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Frequently
Asked Questions.
What adult education degrees are available?
The adult education program at DBU leads to one of four baccalaureate
degrees — Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
(BAS), Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS), Bachelor of Arts (BA),
or Bachelor of Science (BS). The Portfolio Degree Program allows
students to earn up to 30 hours of credit for knowledge gained through
life and work experience.
 How
will I decide on my major?
DBU's College of Adult Education offers 15
different majors. Your area of expertise from your portfolio
usually will become your major. For example, a police officer would
major in criminal justice or a business personnel director would
major in business administration. The interdisciplinary studies
major offers additional flexibility, allowing you to study in two
concentrations, one of which is your area of expertise.
How
many transfer hours will DBU accept from other colleges?
DBU will accept an unlimited number of hours in transfer from regionally accredited four-year institutions and up to 66 hours from regionally accredited two-year colleges. All classes must carry a grade of "C" or higher and be college level. Selected hours from nonaccredited institutions or training programs may also be accepted as credit. Check with a College of Adult Education academic counselor for more information. More...
What
is the difference between my major and the academic programs?
DBU offers two ways for you to step back into the college flow and
achieve your desired academic
degree - the Portfolio Degree Program or
the Inverted Degree Program. For the mature
adult who has previous credit hours, college-level learning achieved
through life and work experiences, and has been away from the college
pace for a few years, these academic programs get you started on the
right foot. What's more, CAED
3301: Lifelong Learning for Adult Students is the only required
course for all adult education students. This course lays the foundation
for the adult education program and will explore major value systems
or world views; study current issues in the philosophy of Christian
higher education; examine personal career goals; introduce servant
leadership and critical thinking; and seek to develop various academic and professional
skills. No doubt about it, DBU's academic programs get you on track
toward achieving your planned degree.
What
is the Portfolio Degree Program?
At DBU, we give you the opportunity to gain up to 30 credit hours
for college-level learning you've achieved through life and work
experiences. If you have four years of significant work experience
and are 25 or older, the Portfolio Degree Program
can help you advance toward your academic degree. The formal portfolio
class takes you through the process of developing a comprehensive
written academic portfolio that describes in detail the college-level
learning and competencies you achieved experientially. Your completed
portfolio will include a full student profile section, individual
course petitions (requests to the University to grant college credit
for specific courses), and documentation demonstrating your competencies.
Will
I be charged tuition for the credits I receive through the Portfolio
Degree Program?
You are not charged tuition for the hours that are earned through
the portfolio process. You merely pay for the portfolio course itself and the onetime portfolio evaluation, and a transcription fee.
How
long will it take me to finish my degree at DBU?
At DBU, it's up to you! While you might typically take six or nine
credit hours during a traditional semester (Fall, Spring, Summer),
our condensed semester options enable you to schedule classes in
a concurrent, overlapping, or linear fashion throughout the year.
Talk with your academic counselor to determine the pace that's right
for you.
Since
I live far from DBU and often travel for my company, what are the
alternatives to taking classes at DBU's main campus?
DBU has numerous extension sites in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, including DBU-Tarrant in Colleyville and DBU-Mansfield.
In addition, DBU-North in Frisco offers a full complement of courses and student services and a wide variety of courses leading to bachelor and master's degrees.
DBU also offers online courses. You can complete
a bachelor's degree in several majors entirely
over the Internet. Other alternatives to classroom time are CLEP
tests and departmental examinations.
When
and where can I go to get information?
DBU makes it easy for you to attend information sessions, schedule
meetings with academic counselors, or complete registration at
the main campus, DBU-North, DBU-Tarrant in Colleyville, or DBU-Mansfield.
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