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Baylor University's Professional Education seeks to further the Pillars and Initiatives of Illuminate by promoting non-traditional, innovative, and transformational learning opportunities and building an internal infrastructure that serves and supports the constituents of these various programs.
What’s a Professional Degree?
A professional degree is designed to prepare students for specific careers in fields such as law, pharmacy, medicine, and education. These programs emphasize real-world application and often require internships or practical projects. Some professional degrees are legally required for specific jobs, such as becoming a doctor or lawyer. Below you’ll see a few examples of professional degrees offered here at Baylor.
- Focus: MSW programs prepare students to work directly with vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals, families, and groups. It emphasizes individual, family, and group-level interventions.
- Licensure: An MSW is often required for social work licensure in many states.
- Career Path: Graduates can work in various settings, including social service agencies, healthcare, schools, and mental health organizations.
- Focus: The Ed.D. degree is for educators and professionals who want to drive change within educational organizations. It emphasizes leadership, policy, and educational administration.
- Career Path: Ed.D. graduates often work in educational leadership, administration, or research roles. They may become school principals, superintendents, or higher education administrators.
- Focus: MPH programs focus on public health at a macro level. Students learn to address widespread health issues, promote prevention, and improve community health.
- Career Path: Graduates work in areas such as epidemiology, health policy, environmental health, and global health. They may work for government agencies, NGOs, or research institutions.