FAQ - SNPL
We know you will have questions as you embark upon your educational journey. We are here to answer those questions! Feel free to dig around on the FAQ below to find answers to many of your questions. If you have additional questions, reach out to our Admissions team, and we can help you find the answers.
While not required to apply to the SNPL degree program, students requesting financial aid are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Financial Aid Profile (for international students). All of these documents are submitted online.
Visit our Tuition and Financial Aid page for more information and links to the required forms.
The two sources of financial assistance we offer for the SNPL program are:
- Tuition Remission- these awards are a direct offset a percentage of tuition costs charged to you by Baylor. These funds are credited to your student account at the beginning of each semester and not available for personal expenses.
- Scholarships- these awards are based on need and/or merit. While there are not specific SNPL scholarships at this time, students may explore scholarships outside of the program based on the link below.
- Graduate Assistantship Stipend- A stipend is defined as a fixed sum of money paid periodically for work. A graduate assistant is a person who serves in a support role in the School of Social Work. Graduate stipends are considered income. These opportunities are not promised or guaranteed.
Information and resources for financial aid and scholarships can be found here.
The total cost for the Master of Arts in Social, Nonprofit and Public Leadership degree is $34,100.
A full list of tuition and other associated costs can be found here.
Our Admissions Committee takes a holistic approach when reviewing applications.
Many factors enter into the admission decision for a professional school; there is not one single indicator for admission.
No, the GRE is not an admissions requirement for the MA in Social, Nonprofit, and Public Leadership program.
Visit our How to Apply page for more information on application requirements.
Attain a minimum of 550 on the paper-based, a 213 on the computer-based or an 80 on internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) OR 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Information regarding required documents for international applicants can be found here.
English proficiency exam requirements are detailed here.
Three letters of recommendation are required.
At least one of the three recommendations must be from an academic professor who has direct knowledge of your academic work.
The other two references should come from a supervisor or colleague who can attest to your professional achievement and ability.
Visit the How to Apply page for more information
The SNPL program is built on an intimate cohort model of 15-30 students annually, providing unique networking and career development opportunities.
The program's deliberate cohort model, launching each fall, ensures an intimate learning environment that maximizes peer interaction and professional opportunities.
Admission to the certificate program is conducted by a formal online application.
The admissions review team will conduct a holistic review that considers all aspects of the admission requirements.
Information about applying for the two online certificate programs can be found here.
Yes, a non-refundable $250 deposit is required to enroll in the Social, Nonprofit, and Public Leadership program.
The SNPL program offers two, in-person intensives: The first will be an orientation experience at our campus in Waco in Term 1 and the second will be in advance of the program Capstone with local policy makers in Term 3 of the Full-Time track.
The intensives are consistent for both the Full-Time and Part-Time tracks. For more information on the progression of the program, see the Program Pathways page.
Our program design emphasizes accessibility through evening classes, asynchronous options, and flexible scheduling.
Some courses may have synchronous elements, or be a split synchronous and asynchronous model.
A certificate or master’s degree in Social, Nonprofit and Public Leadership opens the door to a wide range of leadership and management roles in mission-driven organizations.
Discover the wide range of possible career fields over on the Career Outlook page.
The MA in Social, Nonprofit, and Public Leadership is designed to be completed in one year of full-time study, requiring 31 credit hours.
A part-time degree plan offers students the opportunity to complete the degree across two years, split into six trimesters.
Take a look at the various Program Pathways for more information.
The regular schedule for live, synchronous class sessions will take place Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 4:00pm and 9:00pm CST.
Any class sessions around the two in-person intensive learning experiences will be Monday evenings.
The MA in Social, Nonprofit, and Public Leadership curriculum scaffolds content related to knowledge and skill related to policy, organizations, data, and affecting change.
You can find more information about the academic journey of this unique program over on the Curriculum page.
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