2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

MATS – Master of Arts in Theological StudiesA B.A. or a B.S. degree from an accredited institution is required. A minimumscore of 900 on the GRE is required. Applicants who have a master’s degree ina field, or are transferring from a master’s program, are not required to take theGRE. Permission for entrance also will be based upon the applicant’s previousacademic record, interview with the program director, career goals, and recommendationsas required by the application process.MBA – Master of Business AdministrationAdmission is based on an evaluation of previous academic work, test scores,recommendations, professional work history and other information indicatingthe probability of a successful career in business. Applicants are expected topresent a GMAT score of least 500 with an Analytical Writing Analysis (AWA)score of at least 3.0. Personal interview may be requested.MEd – Master of EducationEither a GPA of 2.5 or higher or a 3.0 on the last 60 semester hours of undergraduatework is required for all programs. A GRE score of 800 or higher isrequired for all programs except Counselor Education. The GRE General Testmust have been taken within the last five (5) years, and scores must be submittedbefore program admission. The student who scores below 800 (combinedverbal and quantitative) on the GRE may take six (6) hours of course work ina program as a provisionally admitted student. If the student has at least a 3.5GPA for the six (6) hours, the student may be granted full program admission.If the GPA is below 3.5, the student may no longer take graduate educationcourse work unless a GRE score is presented that meets or exceeds 800. Prior toadmission, Counselor Education applicants must submit a score of at least 850on the combined verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE and a minimumscore of at least 400 on the verbal section. A valid Texas teaching certificateis required for certification as a principal or school counselor. For specialrequirements for the Counseling program, see the “College of Education andBehavioral Sciences” section of this Catalog. For GRE scores below 850, seedepartment chair.MLA – Master of Liberal ArtsGPA of 2.5 or higher; writing sample; interview with program director; entrancetest is NOT required; for the degree, students may select thirty-six hours ofcourse offerings from among the courses offered each quarter in various academicdisciplines.MS-HA – Master of Science in Health AdministrationApplicants are expected to present a minimum GMAT score of 500, with anAnalytical Writing Analysis (AWA) score of at least 3.0, or a GRE combinedscore of 1000 on verbal and quantitative portions with an AWA score of at least3.0.MS-HRM – Master of Science in Human Resources ManagementApplicants are expected to present a minimum GMAT score of 500 and a minimumanalytical writing score of 3.0, or a GRE combined verbal and quantitativescore of 1000 with neither of the individual components below 400, and ananalytical writing component score of 3.0.MS-MGMT – Master of Science in ManagementApplicants are expected to present a transcript reflecting an earned MBA froma regionally accredited institution and a GMAT score of at least 500 with anAnalytical Writing Analysis score of at least 3.0.38 / Admissions