Houston Christian University

Houston Baptist University requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Houston Baptist University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Houston Baptist University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 44% of students who start college at Houston Baptist University graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Houston Baptist University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Houston Baptist University?

Houston Baptist University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Houston Baptist University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Houston Baptist University

When choosing a major, Houston Baptist University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Houston Baptist University. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Houston Baptist University false.Houston Baptist University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Houston Baptist University

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Does Houston Baptist University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Houston Baptist University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Houston Baptist University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Houston Baptist University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Houston Baptist University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Houston Baptist University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Houston Baptist University Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Houston Baptist University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Houston Baptist University.

Does Houston Baptist University Require Internships?

🟨 Houston Baptist University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Houston Baptist University

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Houston Baptist University Library

The main library on campus is the Moody Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Houston Baptist University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Houston Baptist University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in social work with BA-to-MA: BA in Psychology to MA in Psychology

•BA-to-MDiv: BA in Christianity to Masters in Divinity

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Houston Baptist University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Houston Baptist University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Houston Baptist University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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