Admission to a PhD program is selective. Admission is based upon student vocational goals as well as a variety of background, skill sets/aptitudes, and dispositional factors that indicate potential success in the program. A hallmark of the program is the integration of Christian faith and learning, and students are expected to model this outcome.
All applicants must submit scores from the General Test of the GRE taken within the last five years, official transcripts of baccalaureate and master’s degrees from regionally accredited institutions, a curriculum vitae/résumé, a professional goals statement, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. Each applicant will be evaluated by a committee of faculty members from their selected program.
Each PhD candidate must first apply to the Baylor University Graduate School in order to enroll in the PhD program. As part of the application process, applicants must submit:
- A letter of intent: Describe your perspective on the importance of leadership and why you want to pursue this program
- Certified university transcripts documenting all degrees conferred (minimum 3.0 GPA required for undergraduate and master's degree)
- GRE is required and cannot waived.
- Two targeted professional reference letters (one from a recent educational leader/supervisor)
- Current professional résumé
- Any other evidentiary documents
- To earn superintendent certification, principal certification is required. Therefore, we highly recommend principal certification prior to applying to the PhD program.
For more information, contact Program Director Dr. Bill Sterrett
william_sterrett@baylor.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does your program require the GRE? The answer is yes (and we do not waive it). The admissions committee will usually be expecting a score of 300 or above.
- Is your program online or residential? Our program is purely residential.
- What about funding? If you are accepted into the program, you receive full tuition remission. Plus, you will work as a graduate assistant for 20 hours a week and about $30,000 a year stipend.
- Can international students apply? With more than 40 countries represented by our international graduate student population, Baylor has the resources you need to make your transition to graduate life a success. Learn more here: https://graduate.baylor.edu/admissions/international-applicants
- See other frequently asked questions here: https://graduate.baylor.edu/admissions/admission-faqs
- When is the Deadline? The next deadline for applications is February 1, 2025, for entry in Fall of 2025. You can start your application here: https://grad.baylor.edu/apply/.
THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FEBRUARY 1ST.