College of Professional Programs

Divisions Within the College

• Computing and Mathematics  
• Education  
• Graduate Technology and Information Sciences

Mission Statement

The College of Professional Programs equips students to pursue academic excellence through professional programs with a biblical worldview in a caring environment.

Vision Statement

The College of Professional Programs strives to be the premier provider of professional programs among evangelical Christian universities, preparing Christ-centered servant leaders who leverage their academic experience for Kingdom service.

Core Values

The core values of the College of Professional Programs are:

1. Integrity: Practicing the highest moral standards.
2. Service: Helping others through academic, professional, and community activities.
3. Respect: Honoring others through words and actions.
4. Charity: Loving one another.
5. Faithfulness: Remaining committed to God and biblical principles.
6. Truthfulness: Pursuing honesty through the Word of God.
7. Humility: Approaching all situations with a humble attitude.
8. Perseverance: Persisting in the face of challenges.
9. Professionalism: Exhibiting compassionate competence.
10. Excellence: Striving for greatness.

Specialized Accreditation

The Computer Science and Cybersecurity programs at Southwest Baptist University have been accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) has accredited the following program within the College of Professional Programs: Computer and Information Sciences, B.S.

Faith Integration

Faculty in the College are committed to the University mission statement and to the College mission statement, which explicitly direct instruction of the College disciplines from the context of a Christian worldview. In addition to providing a strong and rigorous curriculum in each of our specialties, our duty as Christian scholars is to help frame both our discipline and the practice of that discipline within a biblical and, more specifically, a Christian context. This commitment to integrate discipline with Christian faith and practice occurs throughout the courses taught within the College. Furthermore, the College has adopted Psalm 15 as a guiding principle for our students. The College is specifically dedicated to producing “Psalm 15 Professionals” for servant leadership roles in professional programs. Using Psalm 15 as a basis, eight character traits that should be hallmarks of students and graduates of the College have been identified. These character traits include: Integrity, Service, Respect, Charity, Faithfulness, Truthfulness, Humility, and Perseverance.