Master of Arts in Social, Nonprofit & Public Leadership
Baylor's online Social, Nonprofit and Public Leadership program cultivates professionals qualified to make lasting, meaningful impact in social and public service sectors in an effort to enhance human flourishing. Choose between a master's degree or two certificates.
Face global challenges with compassion and confidence
In partnership with the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, the Social, Nonprofit and Public Leadership degree and certificate program empowers leaders to drive social change and enhance human flourishing both globally and locally. It seeks to develop character-driven leaders who can address complex social challenges, including poverty, while examining how faith shapes institutional and personal responses to these issues. This program is designed for emerging leaders who seek focused training in organizational leadership and policy development.
Why choose Baylor University?
Flexible pathways and timelines.
Choose between a full- or part-time master's degree or two-semester professional certificates (2 available).
Equip your passion.
Gain knowledge and skills related to policy, organizations, data and affecting change.
Find your potential.
Projected job growth for nonprofit and public sector careers is poised to soar up to 12% over the next decade.
This new program is positioned at the intersection of Baylor Social Work and the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, providing students unique educational and networking opportunities."
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Social, Nonprofit and Public Leadership Program Information
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An application for the Master of Arts in Social, Nonprofit and Public Leadership will be considered complete when the following materials have been received:
- a completed online application and $45 application fee
- official transcripts from all institutions attended*
- resume
- recommendations: three letters of recommendation are required, and at least one must be from an academic professor who has direct knowledge of your academic work.
At $34,100 for the master's degree, Baylor ranks in the top five most affordable degrees in the social, nonprofit and public leadership space. Admitted students can qualify for 10%+ in departmental aid to help fund their education.
Learn from diverse faculty experts at the Garland School—renowned scholars and practitioners who bring real-world experience, cutting-edge research and a deep commitment to social impact into every classroom.
Baylor University's Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty takes a collective impact approach to pioneer research, test and evaluate innovative models for ending hunger, and collaborate with leaders to scale those ideas for maximum impact. The Baylor Collaborative envisions a world without hunger, and through collaboration and partnership, this vision can become a reality.
Students in our Social, Nonprofit and Public Leadership program will learn from these leading practitioners through our partnership with the Baylor Collaborative. This connection extends to major institutions like the United States Department of Agriculture and the United Nations’ World Food Programme, offering students unprecedented access to global change-makers.
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