Flexible course options
SBU Graduate Education courses are delivered online, face-to-face, or a combination
of the two (hybrid). Some degrees are even offered completely online.
Fall and spring semesters have two 8-week terms, making it easy to take two classes
each term. During the summer semester, June and July terms are four weeks each.
Program Information
Current program announcements
- Currently accepting applications and enrollment up until the start of classes (see upcoming start dates below)
- Enroll in elective courses (Plus hours) for professional development by calling (417) 328-1700. (You can view
available elective courses within the Graduate Education class schedule. Course descriptions are available in the University Catalog.)
- Degrees are offered in fully online or hybrid formats. Check out the map for cohort locations to take classes in-person.
- Educational Administration K-12 certification courses, Educational Administration degree courses and Education Specialist courses are now offered in Springfield, Mo., at the SBU Springfield campus. Request more information or call Todd Earl at (417) 328-1843.
Upcoming start dates
Graduate education courses will begin on the following dates:
- October 14, 2019
- January 13, 2020
- March 9, 2020
- June 1, 2020
- June 29, 2020
Degree options
Southwest Baptist University offers several degree programs for students focusing
on a graduate degree in education. Use the links below to learn more about each program:
Visionary teachers
Aspiring Leaders
Leveling Options
You can choose to level through the Graduate Education degree programs. If your highest
degree is a Master of Science, you will need to complete all three steps to achieve
an Ed.D. through leveling. If your highest degree is a Master of Science in Educational
Administration, you will need to complete the last two steps to achieve an Ed.D. through
leveling.
Leveling Step 1
- M.S. Administration
- Leveling courses
- Time to complete: 1 year
- Credit hours: 22
- Test for Principal Certification
- Course formats: Hybrid and face-to-face
Leveling Step 2
- Specialist of Educational Administration
- Leveling courses
- Time to complete: 1 year
- Credit hours: 21
- Test for Superintendent Certification
- Course formats: Hybrid and online
Leveling Step 3
- Ed.D. courses
- TIme to complete: 2 years
- Credit hours: 30
- Additional semesters may be needed for completion of directed research project
- Course formats: Hybrid and online
Admissions Process
Inquire
Tell us about yourself and your interests. Our dedicated team will follow up with
you with information about how SBU Graduate Education can help you achieve your career
goals!
Request Information
Apply
Once you've found a degree program that interests you, fill out our online application. Then, send us a copy of your transcripts and test scores to help expedite the process.
Use the links below to apply for the program of your choice.
Note: The application fee is waived for all SBU alumni!
Minimum Admissions REquirements
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.75+
- Teaching Certificate, Passing Praxis II score, or Passing GRE score
- Other specific requirements as needed for the Master of Science in Education - Educational
Administration, Education Specialist, and Doctor of Education degrees
Apply now
Enroll
Once you have been admitted to SBU's graduate education program and are ready to sign
up for classes, submit the online Enrollment Form. You will need to know the course number, course section and course title for each
course in which you wish to enroll.
Courses are typically scheduled in eight-week rotations, providing greater flexibility
for students wishing to begin graduate education programs.
Enroll now
Tuition and fees
Master of Science in education and Master of science in educational administration
Tuition (per credit hour):
- Fall 2019 and Spring 2020: $290
- Summer 2020: $295
Technology fee (per course): $35
education specialist
Tuition (per credit hour):
- Fall 2019 and Spring 2020: $299
- Summer 2020: $305
Technology fee (per course): $35
Doctor of education
Tuition (per credit hour): $440
Technology fee (per course): $35
Submit for financial Aid
To receive any financial aid for which you may qualify, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). SBU's recommended deadline for submitting the FAFSA is March 15. If you have questions
about financial aid for graduate students, please call (417) 328-1822.
Submit your FAFSA
Purchase Textbooks
After enrolling in courses, you may purchase any needed textbooks online through the
SBU Bookstore. Use the course numbers to look up which books are required for each course.
Purchase textbooks
Frequently Asked Questions
The Master of Science in Education degrees in Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional
Technology Leadership, and Teacher Leadership are all 100% online.
The Master of Science in Education degree in Athletic/Activity Administration is mostly
online with the exception of a class in the summer terms. Students may attend this
class face-to-face or remotely using Zoom.
We host in-person classes in Bolivar, Springfield, St. Louis, Mountain View, and Salem,
Missouri.
There are three semesters per calendar year: spring, summer, and fall. Each semester
has two terms. Many students take one class per term for a total of two classes per
semester (six credit hours). Fall and spring semesters are 16 weeks, divided into
8-week terms. The summer semester is 8 weeks long, divided into 4-week terms.
You may apply at any time throughout the year; however, we only enroll for the next
upcoming semester and terms. Each semester has two starts (beginning of first term
and beginning of second term).
Tuition is due by the end of the day on the last day of the semester.
