Point University offers a variety of degree options for our students. Whether God is calling you to full-time ministry or to serve others through another career, Point's academic programs will prepare you to reach your potential. Below you will find information regarding degree options for both our
Access and
traditional programs.
Degree Plans
Point offers the following types of degrees:
Associate of Arts (A.A.) – A two-year degree of 60-64 semester hours providing a first level of preparation for the student to develop a broad educational foundation, and appropriate for transfer or continuation toward a bachelor’s degree.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – A four-year degree composed of general studies, including the study of a foreign language, biblical studies, professional studies, and electives totaling 128 or more semester hours. Bachelor of arts degrees are only available in the traditional program.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) – A four-year degree composed of general studies, biblical studies, professional studies, and electives totaling 120 semester hours or more (a foreign language is not required).
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) – A fifth-year, undergraduate degree program for those who have completed a bachelor’s degree and who desire further study in Bible, theology, and Christian ministries. Track 1 is for those who have a previous baccalaureate degree with a major in biblical studies; Track 2 is for those who have a previous degree with another major (30 and 64 semester hours, respectively). The bachelor of theology degree is only available in the traditional program.
Majors
A major is the area of professional studies that the student pursues, sometimes with a specialization or emphasis also selected within the major. Depending on the major and the degree, the professional studies requirements can range from 33 to 66 semester hours.
| Program |
Major |
Minor |
Degree Type |
| Accounting |
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| Biblical Languages |
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| Biblical Studies |
• |
• |
BA BS |
| Biblical Studies and Preaching Ministry (dual major) |
• |
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BA BS |
| Biology |
• |
• |
BS |
Business Administration
(Specializations in Accounting, Management,
Marketing and General Business) |
• |
• |
BA BS |
Child and Youth Development
(Specializations in Children's Ministry, Early Childhood Education
and Youth Programs Administration) |
• |
|
BS |
| Children's Ministry |
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• |
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| Christian Ministry |
• |
|
BS
Access Degree Completion Program |
| Communications |
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• |
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| Counseling |
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• |
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| Counseling and Human Services |
• |
• |
BA BS |
| Criminal Justice |
• |
|
BS |
| Developmental Psychology |
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• |
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| Early Childhood Education |
• |
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BA BS
Teaching Licensure |
| English |
• |
• |
BA |
| English and Biblical Studies (dual major) |
• |
|
BA |
| Exercise Science |
• |
|
BS |
| History |
• |
• |
BA |
| Human Relations |
• |
|
BS
Access Degree Completion Program |
| Human Services Skills |
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• |
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| Humanities |
• |
• |
BA |
| Humanities and Biblical Studies (dual major) |
• |
|
BA |
| Intercultural Missions |
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• |
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| Management |
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specialization |
| Marketing |
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specialization |
Middle Grades Education
*pending PSC, NCATE approval |
• |
|
BS
Teaching Licensure |
Music
(Specializations in Worship and Music Ministry, Performance and Pedagogy) |
• |
• |
BA BS |
| Organizational Leadership |
• |
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BS
Access Degree Completion Program |
| Preaching Ministry |
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| Pre-med (Biology) |
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Pre-professional |
| Pre-vet (Biology) |
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Pre-professional |
| Pre-dent (Biology) |
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Pre-professional |
| Psychology |
• |
• |
BA BS |
| Seminary Preparation |
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| Sociology with a social work specialization |
• |
|
BS |
| Sports Management |
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| Youth and Family Ministry |
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