TRANSFORMING KNOWLEDGE. B AY L O R U N I V E R S I T Y M A S T E R ' S D E G R E E P R O G R A M S
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY IS A PRIVATE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY AND A NATIONALLY RANKED RESEARCH INSTITUTION, characterized as having “high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, and through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest, continually operating university in the state. The mission of Baylor University is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
FAST FACTS n Baylor’s average total enrollment is 14,000 undergraduate students and 2,400 graduate/ professional students n M ore than 40 countries are represented within Baylor’s diverse graduate student population n O n average, graduate students publish over 300 publications per year n E ach year, the Graduate School grants more than 400 travel awards for travel to Professional meetings and presentations
NATIONAL RECOGNITION Every year, Baylor University along with numerous programs and departments in its Graduate School receive national recognition for excellence in education and research. A few of the many awards and outstanding rankings within Baylor Graduate School include:
Top 100 Graduate Programs in U.S. News n U.S. Army-Baylor Master’s Degree Program in Health Administration n U.S. Army-Baylor Doctoral Degree Program in Physical Therapy
Baylor consistently ranks in the top 100
national doctoral-granting universities in “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report.
n Department of Biology n Department of Chemistry n MBA Specialization in Healthcare n Louise Herrington School of Nursing Master’s Degree Program n Department of Physics n Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program n Master’s Degree Program in Social Work n Sociology Graduate Program n Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program n Department of Statistical Science
Baylor is one of only 44 colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain named a “Best Buy” by the Fiske Guide to Colleges.
In the Graduate Writing Center, consultants assist graduate students with writing projects at all stages of the composition process, whether students are working on academic papers, reports, personal statements and applications, papers intended for publication, theses and dissertations or grant proposals. The Center for International Education exists to expand the global perspective of students through The Paul L. Foster Success Center houses the Office of Career & Professional Development, which offers many resources for graduate students. This includes Hire A Bear, an online database that houses active job postings, an employer database, online interview
transformational experiences abroad. The Center offers numerous travel opportunities through Baylor Study Abroad, including exchange programs, mission trips, international conferences and competitions, faculty-led programs and international internships and research.
scheduling and more.
CAREER & ACADEMIC RESOURCES As Baylor graduate students pursue degrees, they have access to the resources needed to maximize success post-graduation. From career advisement to skill-focused workshops, the Baylor Graduate School equips students to make meaningful contributions in specific career fields.
TRANSFORMATIONAL EDUCATION Baylor University is a place where service to others is built into the University experience. For graduate students, handson research and scholarship combine with individual life experiences to open doors to world-changing possibilities. Each field of study – whether it’s teaching children, working as a biomedical engineer or composing music – is ripe with opportunities to make positive contributions in a diverse and interconnected global society.
Civic and Global Nutrition Engagement Master of Science in Nutrition Sciences
Baylor Autism Resource Clinic Collaboration of Baylor Graduate Programs
Nutrition Sciences students assist patients in underserved
At the Baylor Autism Resource Clinic, graduate students
areas with food and nutrition related resource
from communication sciences and disorders, psychology,
management and medical nutrition therapy, addressing
family and consumer sciences, social work and other
some of the key health issues within various cultures.
departments provide programs and services for families
Many students are also involved with Campus Kitchen
and their children with developmental disabilities.
Project, a national anti-hunger program, and engage
The Autism Summer Day Camp, Social Circles
nutrition education and diet therapy skills through the
where children learn and practice social skills, and
Baylor in Guatemala study abroad program.
various cognitive, achievement and social-emotional assessments are just a few of the many services led
Baylor in Brazil Master of Public Health Students pursuing a Master of Public Health degree often participate in the Baylor in Brazil study abroad program. In addition to completing six credit hours, these students partner with faith-based organizations and local public health partners to promote health and impact lives in undeserved Brazilian communities.
by graduate students at the clinic.
CARING COMMUNITY Baylor University is more than an academic institution. It’s a caring community in which students, faculty and staff work together toward professional and academic excellence. Graduate students are provided a variety of opportunities to become involved with the Baylor community and to find support as they pursue degrees and careers.
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) strives to enrich the quality of academic and social life for students of each graduate program at Baylor as well as to advocate for students and voice their concerns. GSA partners with the Graduate School to host orientation for new students and tailgate before Baylor football games in the fall, among other fun and enriching activities. The Graduate Student Housing Community exists to provide housing near the Baylor campus that meets the varied needs of Baylor’s graduate students. The three Baylor-owned apartment complexes within the community each offer a quiet, adult residence with a living area suitable to the professional and family lives that are unique to graduate students. Community hosted events provide occasions for graduate students of all disciplines to come together to share in fellowship, friendship and ideas. Student Intellectual Community Enhancement Money (SIC ‘EM) is a way for graduate students to secure funding for student-initiated events that promote academic and intellectual development outside of the classroom. These student-led events may include a luncheon with faculty and peers to discuss a significant text or a group excursion to a historically significant site.
The 300,000 square foot Baylor Research &
Innovation Collaborative (BRIC) provides a unique blend of university research, industry, workforce development and training, public symposia and business start-up space focused on science and engineering. The Baylor Sciences Building houses the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Physics and Psychology/ Neuroscience and includes 33 classrooms and more than 150 teaching and research labs.
OUTSTANDING FACILITIES
The Paul L. Foster Campus For Business and Innovation seamlessly integrates cutting edge technology to support interactive learning and collaboration accomodating the future of technology, teaching methods and departmental needs. Through the Baylor University Libraries system, graduate students have access to over two and a half million volumes and access to the latest technology in five libraries, including Armstrong Browning Library, which is often listedMayborn as onemuseum of the most beautiful collegiate libraries in the world.
STUDENTS & FACULTY Baylor graduate students are provided with the training and tools necessary to lead, serve and succeed. They are instructed and guided by outstanding faculty who encourage students to think critically, reach informed conclusions and contribute to their chosen academic and research disciplines.
STUDENT, MUSIC - PIANO
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[At Baylor] You have the opportunity to take a wide
Alexander Kostadinov is a master’s candidate in Baylor’s School of Music who has been described by the Boston Herald as “a formidable player with dazzling spirit and driving energy.” A native of Bulgaria, he has won more than 86 prestigious international competitions, and while at Baylor, received the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Musical Performance as well as the Special Award for Outstanding Music and Academic Achievement from the
variety of classes taught by excellent, caring and involved professors, in a conducive environment
fostered by the most helpful and supporting staff
imaginable. But Baylor also allows you to grow and connect spiritually with God; it helps improve the connection with Him through the music and your professors and fellow students.
Bulgarian president.
Michaela J. Ritter, PhD
“Baylor University is committed to the highest
standards of academic excellence as well as to its
Christian mission. In addition to providing students with opportunities to collaborate with our faculty
on transformational research focused on health and quality of life, Baylor encourages and cultivates service to the community at large."
Malory Green, MIJ ‘15 GRADUATE, JOURNALISM Malory Green received her master’s in international journalism from Baylor, and now serves as the missions and ministry consultant for students and young women at Alabama Woman’s Missionary Union. At Baylor, she worked for the Baylor Graduate School and the Journalism Department as a graduate assistant. Green also gave a presentation on the life of Frederick Douglass at the American Studies Association of Texas Conference during her time as a graduate student.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS Dr. Michaela Ritter is an Associate Professor and the Interim Chair of Baylor’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders as well as the Director of the Baylor University Language and Literacy Clinic. She is a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and the Texas Speech-Language and Hearing Association and has served on the editorial boards of a number of scholarly journals. Dr. Ritter’s research is focused on child language and language-based reading disorders.
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Alexander Kostadinov
I loved Baylor because they understood my passion
for nonprofit work and allowed me to tailor my degree to reflect it. I was able to embrace an interdisciplinary
approach that included courses in international business, environmental studies and anthropology. As a result, my skills and knowledge base are well rounded and proved unique among fellow applicants.
WACO, TEXAS BEARATHON
CAMERON PARK
DOWNTOWN WACO
In the heart of Central Texas, the City of Waco provides Baylor is centrally located within two hours of the amenities of a big city wrapped in the comfort of a
Dallas to the north and Austin to the south.
close-knit community. Waco is a regional hub offering
Located along the Brazos River, the city is home
you daytime and nighttime entertainment, fine dining,
to many natural areas for outdoor recreation
shopping, sports activities, and cultural events.
opportunities. This includes the 416-acre Cameron Park, where residents and visitors
As a graduate student in Waco you will have the
enjoy scenic overlooks, towering limestone
opportunity to experience a broad range of activities
bluffs and more than 20 miles of hiking and
such as: kayaking down the Brazos River, trying a
biking trails.
famous Gutpack from Vitek’s Barbecue and exploring history through the halls of the Mayborn Museum or the Waco Mammoth National Monument. McLANE STADIUM
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