Graduate Degrees Offered

Overview

Baylor University offers graduate degrees in five cities in Texas; Fairfield, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; Tacoma, Washington; and West Point, New York. The Waco campus offers thirty-two Doctor of Philosophy degrees, five doctoral-level professional degrees, twenty-two Master of Arts degrees, fifteen Master of Science degrees, twenty-one master’s-level professional degrees, and eleven joint degrees. Dallas, Texas is the site for the Doctor of Nursing Practice. The United States Army Medical Center of Excellence, located at Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio, Texas, offers two individual masters degrees (Nutrition, MHA), one joint degree (MBA/MHA), and two doctoral degrees (DNP, DPT). We also offer five doctorate degrees at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, two doctorate degrees at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington as well as William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Killeen, Texas; David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California; Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center, Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada; and the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, each offer one doctoral degree.

The Graduate School encourages faculty to invest in the lives of gifted graduate students, equipping them to pass on a vision of inquiry, scholarship, teaching, and service. Students participate in classroom tutorial, collegial modes of learning, and in systematic independent inquiry, in a setting that allows them to see scholars at work as an important means of learning the scholar’s art.

Students may not pursue two or more graduate degrees concurrently unless the degrees are part of a University approved “Joint Degree” program, also called “dual degree” program. In “Joint Degree” programs, since both degrees are awarded simultaneously, all requirements in both programs must be completed in order to receive either degree. Additionally, the University offers accelerated bachelor's/master's programs.

Waco, Texas

Doctor of Philosophy Degrees

  • Anthropology
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Church Music
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • Computer Science
  • Curriculum and Teaching
  • Ecological, Earth and Environmental Sciences
  • Educational Psychology
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • English
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Science
  • Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
  • Geosciences
  • Health Services Research
  • Higher Education Studies and Leadership
  • History
  • Information Systems
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Preaching
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Religion
  • School Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Statistics

Professional Doctoral Degrees

  • Doctor of Education (Educational Administration (K-12 Educational Leadership) and Learning and Organizational Change1)
  • Doctor of Musical Arts
  • Doctor of Occupational Therapy1
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Doctor of Psychology
1

The program is offered in an online/hybrid format only.

Master of Arts Degrees

  • American Studies
  • Biology
  • Classics
  • Communication
  • Curriculum & Instruction
  • Earth Science
  • Education Psychology
  • English
  • Film & Digital Media
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Journalism1
  • Museum Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology3
  • Religion
  • School Leadership2
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Theatre Arts
1

The program is offered in both an on-campus format and an online/hybrid format.

2

The program is offered in an online/hybrid format only.

3

See special conditions in Psychology section.

Master of Science Degrees

  • Biology
  • Business Analytics1
  • Chemistry
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders1
  • Computer Science1
  • Environmental Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Geosciences
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Nutrition Sciences
  • Physics
  • School Psychology
  • Sport Pedagogy
  • Statistics
1

The program is offered in both an on-campus format and an online/hybrid format.

Professional Master's Degrees

  • Master of Accountancy
  • Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Master of Athletic Training
  • Master of Business Administration1
  • Master of Engineering
  • Master of Environmental Studies
  • Master of Fine Arts
  • Master of International Journalism
  • Master of Music
  • Master of Public Health1
  • Master of Public Policy and Administration
  • Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Clinical Psychology2
  • Master of Science in Economics
  • Master of Science in Education3
  • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Master of Science in Information Systems
  • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Medical Science
  • Master of Taxation
  • Education Specialist
1

The program is offered in both an on-campus format and an online/hybrid format.

2

See special conditions in Psychology section.

3

See School of Education for majors.

Joint Degrees

  • Master of Arts (Curriculum and Instruction)/Master of Divinity
  • Master of Business Administration/Juris Doctor
  • Master of Business Administration/Master of Divinity
  • Master of Business Administration/Master of Engineering
  • Master of Business Administration/Master of Science in Business Analytics
  • Master of Business Administration/Master of Science in Information Systems
  • Master of Business Administration/Master of Social Work
  • Master of Music (Church Music)/Master of Divinity
  • Master of Public Policy and Administration/Juris Doctor
  • Master of Science in Education (Curriculum and Instruction)/Master of Divinity
  • Master of Taxation/Juris Doctor

Accelerated UG/GR Programs

  • Bachelor of Arts for Select Majors1/Master of Arts in Museum Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Art History/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Arts in Classics/Master of Arts in Classics
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication/Master of Arts in Communication
  • Bachelor of Arts in English/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Arts in History/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Arts in Religion/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Arts in University Scholars/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Business Administration/Master of Accountancy
  • Bachelor of Business Administration/Master of Science in Economics
  • Bachelor of Business Administration/Master of Taxation
  • Bachelor of Fine Art/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Science/Master of Athletic Training
  • Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology/Master of Science in the Biology of Global Health
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders Deaf Education/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering/Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering/Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering/Master of Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Master of Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Science/Master of Public Health
  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Master of Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Public Health/Master of Public Health
  • Bachelor of Science in Statistics/Master of Science in Statistics
  • Bachelor of Science in Education/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Science in Education/Master of Science (Sport Pedagogy)
  • Bachelor of Science in Education All Level Special Education/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Science in Education Elementary Education/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Science in Education Elementary Education with Supplemental Gifted and Talented/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Science in Education Middle School Education/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Science in Education Recreation and Leisure Services/Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Bachelor of Science in Education Secondary Education/Master of Arts in Teaching
1

For undergraduate majors in American Studies, Anthropology, Art and Art History, Journalism, or History who decide that they wish to apply their undergraduate knowledge to work in museums, the department offers a joint bachelor and master degree.

Dallas, Texas

Louise Herrington School of Nursing

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice1
1

The program is offered in an online/hybrid format only.

Various Locations

U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence1

San Antonio, Texas - Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Brooke Army Medical Center

  • Master of Health Administration
  • Master of Health Administration/Master of Business Administration (joint degree)
  • Master of Science (Nutrition)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (Anesthesia Nursing)
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Doctor of Science in Occupational Therapy
  • Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy
  • Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (Emergency Medicine, Orthopaedics, General Surgery)

El Paso, Texas - Fort Bliss, William Beaumont Army Medical Center

  • Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (Emergency Medicine, Orthopaedics)

Killeen, Texas - Fort Hood, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center

  • Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (Emergency Medicine)

Tacoma, Washington - Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Madigan Army Medical Center

  • Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (Emergency Medicine, Orthopaedics)

Fairfield, California - Travis Air Force Base, David Grant Medical Center

  • Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (Orthopaedics)

Las Vegas, Nevada - Nellis Air Force Base, Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center

  • Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (Emergency Medicine)

West Point, New York - United States Military Academy, Keller Army Community Hospital

  • Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy
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These programs are for specifically targeted Federal personnel.