Baptist General Convention of Texas, Baylor is the oldest institution of higher
learning in the state and the largest Baptist
university in the world.
While
remaining true to its heritage, Baylor has grown
to more than 14,000 students, and its nationally
recognized academic divisions provide 147 baccalaureate
degree programs at the undergraduate level. The
University also offers 23 master's degrees with
75 programs of study, one educational specialist
and 21 doctoral degree programs through the Graduate
School plus the juris doctor through the Law School
and the master of divinity, master of divinity/master
of music and doctor of ministry through George
W. Truett Theological Seminary. The 735-acre campus
is located on the banks of the Brazos River in
Waco, Texas, a metropolitan area of 200,000 people.
Baylor University is accredited
by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools to award degrees
at the baccalaureate, master’s, specialist,
and doctoral levels. Individuals who wish to contact
the Commission on Colleges pertaining to the accreditation
status of the University may write the Commission
at 1886 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097,
or call at (404) 679-4501.
For more information,
visit www.baylor.edu. |