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Graduate Admissions

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Graduate Admissions Requirements

Applicants must submit the following as a part of the general admission process: 

  1. A completed Graduate School Application for Admission accompanied by a $50.00 nonrefundable application fee.
  2. Official transcript from institution where undergraduate degree was completed. (NOTE: Some programs may require official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended.) Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, if any. 
  3. Two recommendations. The graduate admissions office will send a recommendation form to two people you list on the application for admission.
  4. A clear picture/copy of a government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, passport, visa, etc.).
  5. A current color photo (Current ETBU Undergraduates do not need to provide this photo):
    • Smooth single-color background (no dark backgrounds)
    • Look straight at the camera, from shoulders up.
    • No border or filter on the photo, no hats, sunglasses, etc. 
    • File type allowed: JPG 
    • Dimensions: 480 x 480 pixels (pixels per inch: 96 x 96) 
    • Max file size: 100 KB
  6. Any additional program admission requirements established by the applicant’s desired program or field of study.

Applicants must meet all University and program due dates for submission in order to receive full consideration for admission. Once an applicant has submitted the required credentials, a decision regarding admission or denial of admission of the student to the University will be made in a timely manner.

Applicant Minimum Criteria

Applicants should meet the following minimum criteria for full admission to all graduate programs:

  1. Hold an earned degree from a U.S college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency or one recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. (Applicants with degrees from foreign universities will have to undergo a transcript equivalency evaluation.) 
  2. Have a minimum cumulative overall grade point average of 2.75 or a minimum grade point average of 3.00 in their last 60 hours of undergraduate course work.
  3. Students who have earned undergraduate degrees from foreign universities may be asked to submit evidence of a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (Internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).Exhibit good character, in the judgment of the University. East Texas Baptist University reserves the right to deny admission to any individual who has been convicted or adjudicated of a felony or a Class A (or equivalent) misdemeanor.
  4. Exhibit good character, in the judgment of the University. East Texas Baptist University reserves the right to deny admission to any individual who has been convicted or adjudicated of a felony or a Class A (or equivalent) misdemeanor.
  5. Be in agreement with the University’s mission.
  6. Meet additional program requirements or criteria established by the applicant’s desired program or field of study.
Transfer of Credit

Admitted students may request acceptance of transfer hours provided:

  1. The student has achieved full University and program admission.
  2. The hours are graduate hours in the desired graduate major or related discipline as determined by the program director and dean, and deemed equivalent to courses in the selected graduate program.
  3. Grades earned are at least "B" or higher.
  4. The student provides the program director complete information about the course including goals, requirements, and assessments.
Cost Information
Tuition and Fees for all Graduate Degrees (2024-25 Academic Year)
Tuition $415 per credit hour
Student Fee $255 on campus only
Online Course Fee $70 per online course
Graduation Fee $75
Meal Plans contact Student Engagement for details
Housing contact Student Engagement for availability

 

Fees specific to certain Master's Degrees
Fees Specific for the Master of Education
Criminal Background Check: $25, applies only to students who are seeking Teacher Certification
Certification Specialization Internship: $150 per semester (2 semesters)
Certification Specialization Student Teaching: $150 per semester (1 semester)

 

Fees Specific to the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Criminal Background Check: $25 
CPC Examination: $75

 

Fees Specific to the Master of Arts in Theological Studies & Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
Thesis Binding (optional): $75      

 

Graduate Restart Admission

Graduate Restart Admission is offered to returning ETBU graduate students who did not maintain the academic requirements to stay enrolled in their initial attempt at graduate work. It allows students a fresh start to earn a degree in the original program or a different program. A Graduate Restart Application must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions and must be approved by the Program Director, Dean of the school to which the student is applying, and the Director of Graduate Admissions.


Graduate Restart Admission:
1. Student may only be admitted through the Graduate Restart Admission process one time during their graduate career at ETBU.
2. Student must wait 3 semesters (fall, spring, summer) after prior enrollment to enroll in courses.
3. Student may enroll in previous program or choose to enroll in a different program. If enrolled in the same program, previous credits may count but lower grades may need to be repeated to achieve required GPA. If enrolled in a new program, no previous coursework or credit may be used. Transcripts will show all courses and grades earned during the first attempt but they will not be calculated in the GPA of the Restart attempt, with the exception of courses used if enrolling in the same program.
4. If admitted through Graduate Restart Admission, student must enroll within 12 months of acceptance.
5. From the beginning of the Restart attempt, failure to maintain required GPA will result in permanent dismissal from the graduate program at ETBU with no appeal.
6. Upon Restart Admission, the student must meet all other requirements in effect under the current catalog at the time of readmission.
7. Student must submit Graduate Restart Application and any supporting documents requested by the office of Graduate Admissions. The application must be approved by the Program Director, Dean of the School to which the student is applying, and the Director of Graduate Admissions.

GRADUATE RESTART APPLICATION

Contact Information

Name/Title Division Phone
Diana Broussard
Director, Graduate Admissions
Academic Affairs 903.923.2079 Send Message View Bio