Program Overview

Moody School of Education

The Moody School of Education offers various programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Departments

The school is composed of several departments, including:

• Curriculum & Instruction
• Educational Leadership
• Educational Psychology
• Professional Online Learning

Academics

The school provides a range of academic programs, including:

• Undergraduate Programs
• Graduate Programs
  • Graduate Application Requirements
  • Graduate Tuition & Financial Aid
• Study Abroad programs, such as:
  • Baylor Education in Italy
  • Baylor Interns & Emerging Education Scholars in England
  • Costa Rica Spring Break
  • EdD-LOC Costa Rica Missions
  • Educational Psychology in Costa Rica
  • Interns in Australia
  • Kenya Naomi's Village
  • Liverpool Hope Semester Abroad

Research & Outreach

The school is involved in various research and outreach initiatives, including:

• Gifted Education & Talent Development
• Baylor Center for Disability & Flourishing
• Baylor Center for School Leadership
• Math Teacher Academy
• Math for Early Learners

Faculty & Staff

The school has a faculty and staff dedicated to providing education and support to students.

Students

The school offers resources and support for students, including:

• Prospective Undergraduates
  • Why a BSEd at Baylor?
  • FAQs
  • Visit the Moody School of Education
  • SOE Glossary
  • Transfer Students
  • Leadership, Education, and Development (LEAD) Living Learning Community
  • Meet Your Major Podcast
• Prospective Graduate Students
• Undergraduate Advising
  • Schedule Advising
  • Meet the Advisors
  • Advising FAQs
  • Equivalent Course Tool for Baylor
  • Baylor Undergraduate Catalog
  • Certification Information
  • Complaint Process
  • Undergraduate Degree Plans
• Scholarships for Undergraduates
• Office of Professional Practice (OPP)
  • Certification Information
    • Testing for Certification (all programs)
    • Texas Requirements & Process for Certification
    • Criminal History Evaluations
    • Baylor Process for Admittance to Teacher Education Program (undergraduate & MAT)
    • Baylor Process for Admittance to Superintendent Certification Program (EdD in K-12)
    • Baylor Process for Admittance to Principal Certification Program (MA in School Leadership)
    • Dismissal Policy
    • Transfer Policies
  • Texas Educator Workforce
  • Partnerships
    • Professional Development Schools
      • What is a PDS?
    • The Co-Teach Model
    • Partner School Districts
  • Baylor University Technology Practices in Teaching and Learning
  • Complaint Process
  • Handbook - Educator Preparation
  • Outcomes
    • Consumer Information

Costa Rica Spring Break

The Costa Rica Spring Break program is a service opportunity and educational field experience for undergraduate or graduate students.

Program Details

• Faculty Director: Dr. Lee Anne Brannon
• Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
• Partnership: El Colegio Técnico in Heredia
• Focus: Helping Costa Rica students with English language skills
• Activities: Teaching and practicing conversations and short stories, advising on résumé writing, recreation (e.g., soccer)
• Eligibility: Open to all Baylor students, ideal for education majors
• Benefits: Gain a global perspective on education and language learning
• Cost: Approximately $2000-$2300, covered by the BU Missions Supplement
• Day trips: Explore the beauty of Costa Rica, visit volcanos and waterfalls, try adventure hiking, visit coffee and chocolate production centers