Graduate Professional Education

We Believe in You

Become the leader you were meant to be. Our faith-based, rigorous programs, certificates, and courses welcome students to follow their belief system, find new potential within themselves, and flourish in their chosen fields. 

 

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We believe that open minds open doors to fulfillment. 
That gaining a new perspective - at any stage of life - is an act of bravery.

We Believe in You

Online & Hybrid Programs

Baylor's graduate online and hybrid programs offer the academically rigorous, Christian education you need to get ahead. Our programs provide flexible education opportunities, including degrees and certificates that are backed by over 175 years of experience.
Graduate Certificates

Elevate your career with an online graduate certificate. Gain specialized skills and knowledge to bolster your resume, without committing to a full degree. Baylor's flexible programs are designed to fit your busy schedule, allowing you to advance your career on your terms.
Extended Learning & Workforce Development

Upskill and advance your career with our online non-credit certificates. Get that promotion, or feel more confident in your current role! These programs offer specialized skills and knowledge to advance your professional development Learn at your own pace and balance your studies with your busy life.
Program Development Resources

The Graduate Professional Education team is here to serve you as you look to bring graduate programs online. Our team can provide market research and program development support as you work toward drafting a proposal for approval.
Connected Campus Resources

As a student enrolled in online programs through Baylor University, you are eligible to receive support services from many organizations within the university. Although many services are the same no matter your location, some services are not available in all states. 
New M.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies

Explore limitless possibilities with Baylor University's online Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. Tailor your education across various disciplines like Business, Social Work, Communications, and Theology. With custom course options, craft your academic journey while representing Baylor's Christian identity. Embrace the multidisciplinary workforce with confidence.
Baylor Programs Across Disciplines Ranked by U.S. News

Highlighted by Top 20 graduate programs across disciplines ranging from physical therapy and nursing to entrepreneurship and trial advocacy, Baylor University graduate and professional programs were among those nationally ranked in the 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings, released today by U.S. News& World Report.
Cece Lively Earns Ph.D.

Congratulations to the newly minted Dr. Cece Lively, Graduate Professional Education’s Director of Portfolio Management for Professional Education. Dr. Lively defended her dissertation Set Apart Through Stories: A Narrative Inquiry of Black Women’s Persistence in an Online Doctoral Program on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024. Dr. Lively’s dissertation explored the experiences of black women in higher education, including interviews with students in Baylor’s Ed.D. program.
GPE Sets Ambitious Goal

Graduate Professional Education (GPE) is working in collaboration with Baylor’s colleges and schools to expand the portfolio of offerings and increase enrollment. It is our goal to bring quality Baylor offerings rich in Christian values to professionals from across the nation by providing courses through various mediums. Through Baylor’s academic rigor, professionals will gain skills they can put into practice immediately and graduate from our programs with the knowledge to become leaders in their industry.
New M.A. in School Leadership

Wherever you are being called to be a school leader, take your leadership to the next level. Grounded in Christ, this hybrid program’s flexibility will catalyze your leadership for human flourishing. We will form cohorts of Christian leaders with two tracks—Texas principal certification or school leadership in other states or independent schools. We are better together and united in our calling.

By The Numbers

13
Best Online MBA

Poets and Quants, 2024

11
Best DPT Program

U.S. News & World Report Ranking, 2024

22
Online & Hybrid Programs

Graduate Professional Education

Graduate Professional Education (GPE)
We believe everyone was put in this world for a reason. And those lucky enough to recognize their calling. Know that fulfilling it is a privilege. We believe that the passion that lives inside you should – and can - be put into practice. The greatest disservice is to leave it dormant. You shouldn’t stop chasing your dream until it’s caught, shaken awake, and made a reality.

As we work to grow the University’s portfolio of professional online and hybrid degree programs, GPE seeks to align with the University’s mission to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. As a team, we are committed to furthering the Strategic Plan Commitments and Imperatives highlighted in Baylor in Deeds, the 2024-2030 Strategic Plan. 


 

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