Dallas Christian College will offer 8 new degree programs in the 2023-2024 academic year, including the first graduate degree offered in the history of the school! Students will now be able to earn credentials in Sports Science (Athletic Coaching, Sports Management, or Sports and Recreation Ministry), Criminal Justice with a Pre-Law option, as well as an innovative new online Master of Transformative Ministry degree. The undergraduate programs begin in August 2023, and the graduate program will begin in January 2024. Additional new programs are under development.
To take the gospel to all people and all nations, Christian colleges need to equip people to serve in high-impact areas of society as ambassadors of Christ. The sports industry continues to grow and offers a multitude of opportunities for coaching, mentoring, and discipleship. The criminal justice system (from policing to corrections to juvenile justice) needs well-trained people who will bring a biblical worldview to those social structures. The Master of Transformative Ministry prepares emerging church leaders to learn to evaluate their sphere of influence in an increasingly post-Christian age and to open the door for the life-changing power of Christ to transform it.
Sports Science
The B.S.S. in Athletic Coaching develops foundational knowledge and skills needed to flourish as a coach in any context from youth to high school to college athletes to community programs to sports professionals.
The program includes coursework in sports physiology and nutrition, sports psychology, coaching and mentoring, sports leadership and management, and legal and ethical standards. Students learn general principles of athletic coaching and then specialize in one or more sports, such as basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, or volleyball. They gain hands-on field experience and build their résumés through internship and practicum opportunities under seasoned coaches.
The B.S.S. in Sports Management equips students for entry-level managerial professions within the unique context of sport, recreation, and fitness organizations in various sectors, including youth, community, scholastic, collegiate, and professional.
The program includes coursework in sports leadership and management, sports psychology, coaching and mentoring, marketing and public relations, facilities management, financial management, and legal and ethical standards. Students gain hands-on field experience and build their résumés through internship and practicum opportunities under seasoned field supervisors.
The B.S.S. in Sports and Recreation Ministry focuses on how to use sports as a tool for evangelistic outreach and discipleship within the local church, parachurch settings, and in global mission contexts.
The program includes coursework in biblically-grounded sports and recreation ministry, coaching and mentoring, spiritual formation and discipleship, cross-cultural communication, sports management, sports psychology, and legal and ethical standards. Students gain hands-on field experience and build their résumés through internship and practicum opportunities under seasoned sports ministers.
The A.S. in Sports Science equips students with knowledge and skills for lifelong learning, biblical foundations for spiritual growth, and fundamentals of Sports Science for professional development. If they so desire, A.S. graduates may move seamlessly into one of the baccalaureate programs shown above.
Criminal Justice
B.S. in Criminal Justice prepares students to assume a variety of entry-level positions in law enforcement organizations and to pursue graduate studies in related disciplines. The program can launch students on a variety of career pathways, such as entry-level service in local, state, or federal law enforcement; public safety and security; the department of corrections; probation officer; crime scene technician; legal assistant; law enforcement management; and various government agencies.
Students who aspire to become a police officer must meet entry requirements and graduate from the local police academy. In many jurisdictions, earning a college degree qualifies graduates for professional and career advancement in criminal justice and related fields.
B.S. in Criminal Justice/Pre-Law prepares students to assume a variety of entry-level positions in law enforcement organizations and to pursue graduate studies in related disciplines. The program can launch students on a variety of career pathways, such as entry-level service in local, state, or federal law enforcement; public safety and security; the department of corrections; probation officer; crime scene technician; legal assistant; law enforcement management; and various government agencies.
The Pre-Law Emphasis offers further preparation for students interested in pursuing careers in legal professions. Coursework on government, legal and constitutional issues, and judicial processes help students prepare for applying to graduate schools of law.
The A.S. in Criminal Justice equips students with knowledge and skills for lifelong learning, biblical foundations for spiritual growth, and fundamentals of Criminal Justice for professional development. If they so desire, A.S. graduates may move seamlessly into one of the baccalaureate programs shown above.
Ministry
The Master of Transformative Ministry program equips students for strategic leadership roles in churches and organizations that embrace the emerging Kingship of God within shifting cultures.
The program is designed for men and women entering Christian leadership as a second career, experienced pastors who desire to upgrade their knowledge and skills, and young ministers seeking a deeper foundation for effective Kingdom work.
*Master of Transformative Ministry Degree launching January 2024.