CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION MDiv/EDUCATION JOINT DEGREES The Master of Divinity and Master of Science in
Admission Requirements
Education/Master of Arts [MDiv/MSEd (MA)] joint degrees link the faculties, resources, and education of
To participate in the joint program, students must apply
two of Baylor's premier schools, School of Education and
to and be admitted to both the School of Education's
George W. Truett Theological Seminary. The program
Department of Curriculum & Instruction and Truett
offers students an education that prepares them for
Seminary.
careers in local congregations, in denominational leadership, in private school teaching and administration,
Admission Requirements for School of Education:
or in some combination of these.
n Completed application
Students will have a transformational educational experience, benefiting from the expertise housed in both academic units. Through coursework, mentoring and experiential learning, students will graduate prepared to be leaders and make a significant impact in ministerial as well as in private education.
Program Options These programs are designed to provide a scholarly understanding of the biblical, theological and ministerial
n Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended n Three letters of recommendation n GRE general test scores n TOEFL test scores for international students n Curriculum vita/resume n Professional goals statement Admission Requirements for Truett Seminary: n Completed application n Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended n Four letters of recommendation
foundations related primarily to congregational ministry environments or private educational settings.
Student Opportunities
Master of Divinity/Master of Arts (MDiv/MA) 33 semester hours, including a 12-hour cognate
n Present at national and international conferences
specialization and successful completion and defense
n Pursue creative interdisciplinary study
of a thesis
n Collaborate with faculty and other students
Master of Divinity/Master of Science in Education (MDiv/MSEd) 36 semester hours, including a 15-hour cognate
Contact Trena L. Wilkerson, PhD | Graduate Program Director Department of Curriculum & Instruction Baylor School of Education One Bear Place #97314 | Waco, TX 76798 Email: Trena_Wilkerson@baylor.edu baylor.edu/SOE/ci/graduateprogram
n Receive individual attention from faculty in a Christian environment n Prepare for transformative leadership n Conduct research around key issues n Study abroad in order to explore comparative education
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION GRADUATE FACULTY BROOKE BLEVINS, PhD
SUZANNE M. NESMITH, PhD
GRETCHEN SCHWARZ, PhD
Social Studies Education
Pre-Service and In-Service Teachers'
Media Literacy
Teacher Education
Graphic Novels
Diversity Education
Integration of Literature in the
Teacher Lore/Research
Civics Education
Curriculum Issues
Understanding of Science Content Content Areas
Integration of Mathematics and LARRY BROWNING, EdD
Science
LAKIA M. SCOTT, PhD
Reading and Literacy
Pre-Service Teachers' Field
Urban Education
Urban Literacy
Teacher Preparation Teacher Professional Development
Experiences and Impact on
Learning
Multicultural Education Historically Black Colleges and
Investigating Best Practices
WESLEY NULL, PhD
Universities
SANDI COOPER, PhD
History and Philosophy of Education
Educational Program Evaluation
Early Number Sense
Curriculum Theory
Mathematical Thinking for Young
Teacher Education
Learners
Social Studies Education
Social Justice Curricula TONY L. TALBERT, EdD Qualitative Research Design and
Integrating Children's Literature in DOUGLAS ROGERS, EdD
Analysis
Mathematical Connections in
Videoconferencing as a Means of
Social/Cultural Studies Education
Education as Democracy (Diversity,
Elementary Mathematics Informal Learning Environments
STEM in Elementary Grades
Professional Development
Mobile Computing Configurations
Peace and Social/Economic
Technology Integration Practices of
Justice Studies)
KARON LECOMPTE, PhD
Social Studies Education
Use of Web-Portfolios as
TRENA L. WILKERSON, PhD
Documentation Requirement for
Mathematics Education
Teacher Candidates
Teacher Education
Civics Education Curriculum Studies History of Education
Classroom Teachers
Teacher Efficacy RACHELLE MEYER ROGERS, EdD
Lesson Study
Lesson Study
Teaching and Learning Mathematics
Action Research
Professional Development
Teaching Mathematics Interactive Web-Based
RANDY M. WOOD, PhD
Scenarios
Literacy
Integrating Literature in
Middle Level Education
Mathematics
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