Program of Study: Bachelor of Arts - Missouri Baptist University

Apr 02, 2025

Missouri Baptist University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

The general education program is complemented by specific requirements for each of the seven baccalaureate degree programs. The student must complete all requirements for the degree plan selected before graduation. The completion of the general education requirements and the degree requirements comprise a cohesive liberal arts basis, preparing students for study in professional subject disciplines.

Humanities

Two courses, as listed below:

CBIB 113 - Old Testament History Semester Hours: Three
OR
CBIB 213 - Old Testament Theology Semester Hours: Three *
CBIB 123 - New Testament History Semester Hours: Three
OR
CBIB 223 - New Testament Theology Semester Hours: Three *

Total: 6 Hours

Note(s)

*All ministry majors should take CBIB 213 and CBIB 223 in place of CBIB 113 and CBIB 123 . Other students interested in this option must be approved by the instructor.

Foreign Language

Two courses in the same foreign language

Total: 6-8 Hours

Health and Sport Sciences

KHSC 133 - Health and Wellness Semester Hours: Three

Total: 3 Hours

Technology and Information Technology Literacy

One course from the following:^§

BCIS 103 - Survey of Computing Semester Hours: Three
OR
BCIS 203 - Microsoft Office Suite Semester Hours: Three (required for Business Majors)
OR
EDUC 373 - Technology and Instructional Media Semester Hours: Three
OR
MUTC 112 - Music Computer Technology Semester Hours: Two †
OR
Proof of demonstrated competency by exam testing out

Total: 2-3 Hours

Note(s)

§ For transfer credit to be equated to this course the transfer course must have been completed within seven (7) years prior to initial registration at Missouri Baptist University. Former MBU students who are readmitting into the University must also have completed BCIS 103 , EDUC 373 , or an equivalent course within seven (7) years prior to the first semester of returning registration.

† For Music and Worship Arts Technology Majors only

Interdisciplinary Studies

Two courses from the following:

IDST 101 - The Keynote Semester Hours: One (required for students entering MBU as freshmen)
IDST 403 - World Citizen Semester Hours: Three

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Humanities

Total: 6 Hours

Note(s)

Foreign Language

Total: 6-8 Hours

Health and Sport Sciences

Total: 3 Hours

Technology and Information Technology Literacy

Total: 2-3 Hours

Note(s)

Interdisciplinary Studies

Total: 3-4 Hours

Total: 20-24 Hours