Graduate School of Education

Dean's Welcome

Purpose

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor offers the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree with majors in Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Reading Education, Exercise Sport Science, and General Studies (fields of study: Educational Administration (EDAD), Early Childhood Education (EDEC), Special Education (EDSP), Reading (READ), Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), English (ENGL), and Business Management (BMGT). Professional certification programs are available for Educational Diagnostician, Educational Administration (Principal and Superintendent), Reading Supervisor, Master Reading Teacher, and Special Education.

Mission

The mission of the Graduate programs in Education at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is to develop educational practitioners and service professionals who exemplify leadership in value-centered education, and to develop leaders for the successful operation of public and private schools in Texas, within a Christian framework, in the areas of school administration, educational psychology, reading, special education, English, biology, chemistry, exercise and sport science, and business management.

Vision

Within a Christian environment, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's Graduate Programs in Education in the College of Education strive to provide preparation and certification for highly qualified professional educators who are then able to transform lives and serve through excellence in academics, practical application, and professional collaboration.

Program History

The graduate program in the College of Education began in 1983 with a collaborative with Houston Baptist University. Since 1983, the graduate program has continued to expand its offerings and serve central Texas area schools.

Currently, the graduate programs have been expanded to include:

• Special Education (EDSP)
• Reading (READ)
• Exercise and Sport Science (EXSS)
• Educational Administration (EDAD)
• Doctoral Program