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- School Code: 694100
- Phone: (214) 333-7100
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
13.05%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,045Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Christian Counseling Degree
The Christian counseling program at Dallas Christian College prepares students for careers as a non-licensed Christian counselor, administrator, lay ministry Christian counselor, advocate, case manager, or mental health services. The program focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Program courses include: pastoral studies, pastoral leadership, counseling psychology, crisis intervention, individual and group procedures, theological and spiritual counseling, and pastoral care. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer christian counseling degrees.
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Dallas Christian College (DBU)
3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX
Dallas Christian College is an institution located in Dallas, TX that has educational opportunities for its students. Dallas Christian College also maintains a Christian Churches and Churches of Christ affiliation. This school enrolls around 400 students yearly, providing a great atmosphere for learning. Dallas Christian College offers several programs for students to choose from. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:
- Christian Counseling
- Commerce
- Elementary Education
- Biblical Studies
- Intercultural, Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The most common exam scores among applicants admitted to this school are within the range of 21 - 24 for the ACT exam, or 1164 - 1609 for the SAT exam.
Dallas Christian College also offers student services in the form of flexible scheduling for working or busy students and career guidance for students that may require additional help.
Tuition is approximately $15,000 per year for undergraduates and about $6,600 for graduate level programs, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.
This school is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation, having held that accreditation for the last thirty-six consecutive years. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, please visit dallas.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Christian Counseling Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. DBU offers a bachelor's degree program in christian counseling.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Christian Counseling program at Dallas Christian College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Clergy
Description
Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, clergy employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 390
- Average Hourly Rate: $23.36
- Average Annual Salary: $48590
- Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 330
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.01
- Average Annual Salary: $52020
Religious Workers, All Other
Description
All religious workers not listed separately.
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants DBU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Dallas Christian College may offer student services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
DBU is a Member of National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball