The graduate programs in education are designed to equip individuals with the skills, techniques, and qualities of leadership required for professional excellence as classroom teachers, instructional leaders, curriculum developers, and administrators. The programs provide a purposeful balance between theory, practice, and research. Graduates will be prepared to identify their strengths and make choices regarding their future role in the profession. Knowledge of human growth and development, theories of learning, rationales for curriculum design and research methods will be blended to provide the appropriate preparation to allow these choices.

Admission Requirements

Master of Science in Education Admission Requirements

Admission standards for graduate studies at California Baptist University can be found under Graduate Program Admission in the Online and Professional Studies section of the University Catalog. Specific admission requirements for the graduate program in Education are:

1. Grade Point Average
   • A minimum 3.0 GPA for unconditional admission and a minimum 2.5 GPA for conditional admission
   • Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA may be considered for admission with the presentation of a minimum combined score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
2. Two Recommendations, completed on forms provided, from sources who can address your potential for success. It is preferred that one recommendation be from a professor or instructor. Family members and friends may not complete recommendations
3. Comprehensive Essay of at least 500 words that includes the following:
   • Purpose for entering the program
   • Why you are suited to be an educator
   • Reasons for choosing to study at California Baptist University