Missouri Baptist University APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE GRADUATE PROGRAM

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1 Educational Specialist Students Missouri Baptist University Admission Procedures: Degree-Seeking Students A Master of Science in Education (or related degree) or a Master of Educational Administration degree from an accredited college or university (a Master of Educational Administration is required for pursuit of the Superintendent track). Cumulative grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. (Applicants with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.24 who meet all other admission requirements may be admitted on probation with the approval of the Graduate Business Office Master Promissory Note Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges, universities, and post secondary institutions which official. Students graduating from Missouri Baptist University s masters or specialist programs do not need to resubmit transcripts that are already on file. Letter of recommendation from an employer or professional in the Education field Statement of Release of Information NOTE: Educational Specialist students pursuing the Superintendent track must show proof of teacher certification. MSE, MAT, MET, MAC*, MEA** MSCJ *** Students Cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. (Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.74 who meet all other admission requirements may be admitted on probation with the approval of the Graduate Business Office Master Promissory Note Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges, universities, and post secondary institutions which official. Letter of recommendation from an employer or professional in the Education field A statement of professional experiences and goals; this is an essay of approximately two pages, typed, and double-spaced, detailing what you have done professionally up to this point, why you have chosen your professional field, and what professional plans you have for using your degree or certification when you have completed your course of study. (MAC candidates should include their strengths and weaknesses and answer the question, What will I contribute to the counseling profession? ) Statement of Release of Information

2 * MAC students must submit a current background check. This must be a national background check. Background check results must be sent directly from the institution performing check to the Director of Public Safety, Missouri Baptist University, One College Park Drive, St. Louis, MO (See Graduate Bulletin for additional information). ** MEA applicants must provide proof of Teacher Certification. Students seeking add-on certifications must apply as Graduate Certification Only students, however, they are still required to fulfill the admission requirements for degree-seeking students if they will be seeking financial aid. ***MSCJ applicants must have an earned bachelor s degree in the Criminal Justice field. For students wishing to pursue this degree without a Criminal Justice major, prerequisite courses are required. MSSMGT, MSFMGT Students Cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. (Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.74 who meet all other admission requirements may be admitted on probation with the approval of the Graduate Note: Students applying for the Master of Science in Sport Management who do not meet minimum grade point average requirements have the option of taking the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). The following stipulations apply: A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in the last sixty (60) units attempted A minimum GRE score of 750 (verbal plus quantitative) A minimum GMAT score of 500 (verbal plus quantitative) A minimum GRE formula score of 1700 (GPA*GRE) A minimum GMAT formula score of 1500 (GPA * [200+GMAT]) Business Office Master Promissory Note Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges, universities, and post secondary institutions which official. Letter of recommendation from an employer or professional in the Education field A statement of professional experiences and goals; this is an essay of approximately two pages, typed, and double-spaced, detailing what you have done professionally up to this point, why you have chosen your professional field, and what professional plans you have for using your degree or certification when you have completed your course of study. Statement of Release of Information MBA Students Cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. (Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.74 who meet all other admissions requirements may be admitted on probation with the approval of the Graduate

3 Missouri Baptist University Graduate Application $35 non-refundable application fee Business Office Master Promissory Note Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges, universities, and post secondary institutions which official. Letter of recommendation from an employer or professional in your current field A statement of professional experiences and goals; this is an essay of approximately two pages, typed, and double-spaced, detailing what you have done professionally up to this point, why you have chosen your professional field, and what professional plans you have for using your degree or certification when you have completed your course of study. Statement of Release of Information MACM Students Cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. (Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.74 who meet all other admissions requirements may be admitted on probation with the approval of the Graduate Business Office Master Promissory Note Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges, universities, and post secondary institutions which official. Letter of recommendation from a pastor Letter of recommendation from an employer or professional in your current field A statement of professional experiences and goals; this essay should include a statement of faith and your spiritual autobiography; this is an essay of approximately two pages, typed, and double-spaced, detailing what you have done professionally up to this point, why you have chosen your professional field, and what professional plans you have for using your degree or certification when you have completed your course of study. Statement of Release of Information Admission Procedures: Non-degree-seeking Students

4 Non-Degree-Seeking Students Missouri Baptist University Students wishing to take classes of interest only Business Office Master Promissory Note A photocopy of your PCI Teaching Certificate or an official transcript, from an accredited college or university, showing a bachelor s degree (or master s degree, if applicable) Statement of Release of Information NOTE: A non-degree-seeking student may take classes of interest; however, those classes will not result in the awarding of a master s degree. Some of the classes taken MAY count toward elective credit if the student chooses to pursue a master s degree at a later time. If a student does decide to pursue a master s degree, all materials listed above in the degree-seeking section will be required for acceptance into the program. NOTE: Non-degree-seeking students WILL NOT RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID. Visiting Students Admission Procedures: Visiting Students Students wishing to take one class only at Missouri Baptist University NOTE: A visiting student may take only one class at visiting student status. Upon completion of one class, a student must apply to the graduate program as either a non-degree or a degree-seeking student. All materials listed in the above applicable section will be required for acceptance into the program. NOTE: Visiting students WILL NOT RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID. ALL REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE: Your financial aid can be processed or applied. You will be fully admitted into the University. Your registration can be moved from unofficial to official status. You take more than one semester of sixteen-week courses or two eight-week courses. Explanation of terms

5 Master Promissory Note: This note guarantees you will be responsible for any charges incurred by you while a student at Missouri Baptist University. This is not a payment plan and there is no charge associated with the document. Please complete (print) the (1) date, (2) top line Maker, (3) Maker name, address, city, state, zip, (4) social security number, (5) the bottom half. Only sign where it says Maker(s) signature. An MBU rep will sign the lower left hand corner. Your classes will not be moved to official status until this note is completed and received by the Business Office. Classification: 1st Time Graduate Student please select if this is the first time you have ever taken a graduate course within a particular level of degree (ie: taking your first specialist level class). Graduate Transfer please select if you have taken graduate classes previously regardless of whether you and Missouri Baptist University determine that transfer credit will be applied to the degree/certificate you are pursuing. Graduate Readmit please select if you have previously taken classes at Missouri Baptist University and are returning after an absence from classes of over one year. Status: Graduate Degree-Seeking select if you will be pursuing a master s or specialist s degree. If you are seeking Initial Certification, you must apply as a degree-seeking student. Graduate Certification-Only select if you are pursuing an add-on certification only (ie: Psychological Examiner; Special Reading; Library Media Specialist; Cross-Categorical; Driver Education). Certification only students must have already earned their Initial Certification through DESE, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Certification Only students admission requirements are the same as degree-seeking students. Graduate Non-degree-seeking select if you are taking classes which will not lead to a degree. If you decide to become a degree-seeking student, you must declare a major and submit a new application. Visiting Student select if you are taking only one class that you intend to transfer to a different university. NOTE: Non-degree-seeking and Visiting students are not eligible for financial aid.

6 Please make certain that all sections of this application are completed in their entirety. PRINT the information below and return this form with a non-refundable application fee to: Missouri Baptist University /Graduate Admissions Office / One College Park Drive / St. Louis, MO PERSONAL INFORMATION Social Security Number: - - (Students who do not submit a Social Security number cannot be considered for federal financial aid.) Name: Last First Middle Maiden/Previous CONTACT INFORMATION Address: Telephone: Place of Employment: Street Address City State Zip Code Home Phone Cell Phone* Work Phone *Occasionally, we contact students via text message. May we contact you this way? Yes No Name of Employer City State Zip Code ENROLLMENT PLANS Campus where you intend to complete graduate courses: Main Troy-Wentzville Jefferson College Franklin County Lewis and Clark Distance (Online Programs Only) Mineral Area St. Charles John A. Logan Entry Term: Fall 20 Spring 20 Summer 20 Part-time Enrollment (less than 6 hours) Full-time Enrollment (6 or more hours) Classification: 1 st Time Graduate Student Graduate Transfer Graduate Readmit Status: Graduate Degree-Seeking Graduate Certification-Only Graduate Non-degree-seeking Visiting Student (one class only) (NOTE: Non-degree-seeking and visiting students are not eligible for financial aid.) Are You A Certified Teacher? Yes No If Yes, list area(s): Have You Previously Attended Missouri Baptist University? Yes No If yes, when? Term Year previous name on file in Records (if applicable)

7 PROGRAM OF STUDY EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST (Ed.S.) Superintendent Track (Teacher Certification Required) Curriculum & Instruction Track (traditional) Curriculum & Instruction Track (online) MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION (MEA) Elementary Principal (Teacher Certification Required) Secondary Principal (Teacher Certification Required) MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING (MAT) Classroom Teaching (Currently Certified) Classroom Teaching (Obtaining Initial Certification) Certification desired (please indicate specific subject area desired) MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING (MAC) Counselor Licensure Counselor Certification (traditional) K-8 (certified teachers only) 7-12 (certified teachers only) K-12 (certified and non-certified teachers) Counselor Certification (online) K-8 (certified teachers only) 7-12 (certified teachers only) K-12 (certified non-certified teachers) MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION: CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (MSE) Curriculum and Instruction (traditional) Curriculum and Instruction (online) GRADUATE-CERTIFICATION ONLY Cross Categorical Driver Education (must be certified teacher) Gifted and Talented (must be certified teacher) Library Media Specialist Middle School Principal (must hold Elementary or Secondary Principal Certification) Psychological Examiner (must be a certified teacher or certified School Guidance Counselor with a master s degree in Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, or Education) School Counseling (must have master s degree in Counseling) Special Education Director (must hold a bachelor s degree in Special Education or Student Services or DESE certification in Special Education; must have a master s degree in Educational Administration and a passing score on the Principal exam) Special Reading (must be certified teacher) MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (MET) - online only MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT (MSSMGT) - online only MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FITNESS MANAGEMENT (MSFMGT) - online only SPORT MANAGEMENT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE CERTIFICATES Sport Management Graduate Certificate Only Exercise Science Graduate Certificate Only MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) Master of Business Administration (traditional) Master of Business Administration (online) MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (MSCJ) - online only MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES (MACM) Pastoral Ministry Biblical Counseling Biblical Languages Apologetic Studies Urban Ministries

8 EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION Education: *Cumulative Undergraduate GPA: Cumulative Graduate GPA: List all colleges and universities attended either full- or part-time. (If you run out of room, complete the remaining information on a separate sheet of paper and attach to this application.) Institution City/State Dates Attended Degree Granted (B.A., B.S., M.A.T., etc.) Do you have graduate-level classes that you would like considered for degree-applicable transfer credit? Yes No If yes, full name of college(s) or university(ies) of the transcripts you would like Missouri Baptist University to evaluate. Name Number of hours to be considered Name Number of hours to be considered *NOTE: If an applicant s combined undergraduate and graduate GPA is lower than a 2.5, the applicant may not register for classes. If an applicant s GPA is incorrectly reported on this application and is later determined not to meet university requirements, applicant will not be allowed to register for subsequent semesters. STATISTICAL INFORMATION The following information is requested for reports the University provides to Federal and other agencies collecting data to assure equal opportunity. You are not required to answer these questions; however, your cooperation is appreciated. Information provided voluntarily will not be used in a discriminatory manner. Race/Ethnic Origin: Please reply to all questions: Are you Hispanic/Latino? Yes No If you answered yes, please select from the following: Non-resident alien Hispanic of any race If you answered no, please select from the following: Non-resident alien American Indian/ Alaskan Native Asian Black/African-American Native/Other Pacific Islander White Two or More races Gender: Male Female Birth Date: Veteran: Yes No M M D D Y Y

9 Country of Citizenship: Primary Language Spoken: If English is not primary language: TOEFL Score If not United States citizen, indicate VISA Type: (if you are not a resident alien, you must complete the Application Supplement for International Students) Marital Status: Single Married Divorced Separated Widowed Religious Preference: Religion/Denomination INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH How did you first hear of the MBU Graduate Program? Alumni College Fair MBU Professor Professional Colleague Billboard Ad Current Student Newspaper Ad Radio Ad Brochure Event on Campus Open House Website Campus Visit LinkedIn.com PoliceOne.Com Other Attendance Reason: Location Christian Environment Reputation of Graduate Class Size Cost of Tuition Programs PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS FULLY Are you interested in federal financial aid? Yes No If you are a veteran, are you eligible for VA benefits at the Graduate level? Yes No Have you ever been suspended or dismissed from any school or college? Yes No If you answered Yes, are you eligible to return? (Give details) Yes No Have you ever been convicted of a crime (other than a minor traffic violation)? Yes No PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING AND DATING My signature on this application affirms that all information contained above is complete and true. All Colleges/Universities previously attended have been listed. In the event of enrollment, I agree that I will be subject to all student services, financial, and academic rules and regulations of Missouri Baptist University. I further understand that falsification of information on this application and/or supportive documentation may render me ineligible for admission or subject to separation from Missouri Baptist University. Applicants have one semester in which to submit documentation to complete their graduate file. After one semester, applicant s file will be considered DELINQUENT, and student will not be allowed to register for additional classes until proper documentation is received. Signature of Applicant Date Missouri Baptist University reserves the right to restrict or deny admission to any person otherwise eligible for reasons determined to be in the best interest of the institution by the officers thereof. The University also reserves the right to revoke an offer of admission to any student with a documented disability for which the University is not able to provide reasonable accommodation. These reserved rights shall be administered in a manner strictly consistent with state and federal non-discrimination laws. F Drive/GRAD FORMS/Graduate Applications/Application