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Make today the day you apply to the Gary Cook School of Leadership at Dallas Baptist University! To begin your application, select the links for your desired program below.
Admission requirements and degree plans can be found on the pages for each of our programs.
Master's Programs
Apply to Master's Degree Programs
Use the link above to apply for one of our master's degree programs:
- Master of Arts in International Relations
- Master of Arts in Leadership
- Master of Education in Higher Education
Doctoral Programs
Apply to the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
In addition to the application form, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership applicants must submit the following:
- Admissions Assessment Questionnaire, including a sample of graduate-level writing
- Application fee ($50)
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Three recommendations (submitted by the recommenders listed in the application)
- Headshot of applicant in professional dress (this does not have to be a professional photo, but please make sure it is a high resolution photo)
Application documents, including transcripts, can be submitted through the student's application status page, which may be accessed using the login created upon application.
Applications will be reviewed after the application deadline. Once the application is reviewed, qualifying candiates will be invited for a virtual interview with an interview panel. Final admissions decisions will be made by the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Admissions Committee and confirmed by the Doctoral Council.
Students will be notified of admission decisions at least one month prior to classes starting.
Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Dr. Kimberly Figaro, Director of the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Program at kimberlyf@dbu.edu.
Apply to the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies
In addition to the application form, Ph.D. Leadership Studies applicants must submit the following:
- Admissions Assessment Questionnaire, including a sample of graduate-level writing
- Application fee ($50)
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Three recommendations (submitted by the recommenders listed in the application)
- Headshot of applicant in professional dress (this does not have to be a professional photo, but please make sure it is a high resolution photo)
Application documents, including transcripts, can be submitted through the student's application status page, which may be accessed using the login created upon application.
Applications will be reviewed after the application deadline. Once the application is reviewed, qualifying candiates will be invited for an in-person interview with an interview panel. Final admissions decisions will be made by the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies Admissions Committee and confirmed by the Doctoral Council.
Students will be notified of admission decisions in mid- to late April.
Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Tina Braswell, Assistant of Doctoral Programs, at tinabr@dbu.edu or (214) 333-5484.