School of Education
Baylor School of Education prepares leaders for a changing world, offering degrees at every level for a range of careers focused on education, leadership, and human development. Known for a distinctive blend of theory and clinical experiences, the School’s programs have earned national recognition for exemplary preparation of research scholars, educational leaders, innovators, and clinicians.
The School of Education’s nationally recognized program of teacher preparation uses a model of deep clinical training, coupled with expert faculty guidance, that prepares educators to impact the world.
A robust graduate program offers master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees for aspiring educators, clinicians, K-12 and higher education leaders, sports administrators, and researchers and faculty members.
School of Education global programs offer opportunities on several continents for research and study, exploring comparative education and other disciplines and helping students develop cultural understanding.
Academic Units
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction prepares professional educators for transformative leadership in research-based teaching practice and student learning.
The Department of Educational Leadership prepares exemplary leaders and researchers, offering programs in K-12 and higher education leadership and sport management and an undergraduate program in leadership.
Through academic programs and associated research centers and clinics, the Department of Educational Psychology prepares leaders for high-quality research and training in areas including exceptionalities, learning and development, school psychology, and quantitative methods.
Baylor University’s award-winning Doctor of Education in Learning and Organizational Change (EdD) online program empowers experienced professionals and industry leaders to shape the learning experience in any setting.
Centers & Outreach
The Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities invests in research, training, outreach, and clinical services that promote the flourishing of people with disabilities, their families, and communities.
Baylor’s Center for School Leadership strives to be the most effective leadership catalyst for educators worldwide and to empower educators to live a life of justice, kindness, and humility as they equip students to flourish.
The Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development is committed to transforming potential into excellence through innovative educational opportunities, research, and outreach.
News
See More NewsBaylor University is launching fully online graduate (MS) and certificate programs to prepare professionals for careers in digital learning and instructional design. Classes begin in fall 2025, and applications are now open. The MS can be completed in as few as 12 months, and students can earn a certificate in Learning Design and Technology or in Online Teaching and Learning in just 4 months.
Dr. Joshua Smith, assistant director of the Research and Writing Development Center (RWDC) for Baylor School of Education’s EdD in Learning and Organizational Change (EdD-LOC) and associate graduate faculty member, was named one of the seven recipients of the Baylor 2025 Outstanding Staff Award. Since he joined the RWDC in 2020, Smith has helped equip EdD students with the research and writing skills needed to produce a research dissertation at an R1 university while making an immediate practical impact in their professional practices.
Grace Casper, program coordinator at the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities, received a 2025 Baylor Outstanding Staff Award. This university-wide recognition honors staff members who go above and beyond in supporting Baylor’s mission. Casper's colleagues describe her as a “joyful presence,” and “a deeply committed team player whose work enhances the success of everyone around her.” She brings not only professional excellence but also warmth, integrity, and a deep sense of purpose to all she does.
Five members of the School of Education’s Business Office —Meg Hoefer, Ashleigh Herr, Leone Moore, Emma Stonecipher, and Casey McNeil — received the Baylor University Team Staff Award in a ceremony on April 29.
“We have an extraordinary business team whose expertise and productivity have enabled the School of Education to grow in ways we could not have imagined,” said Dr. Shanna Hagan-Burke, dean of the School of Education.