Moody School of Education
Baylor University's Moody School of Education prepares leaders for a changing world, offering degrees at every level for a range of careers focused on education, leadership, and human development. Known for a distinctive blend of theory and clinical experiences, the School’s programs have earned national recognition for exemplary preparation of research scholars, educational leaders, innovators, and clinicians.
Led by expert faculty, Baylor’s nationally recognized programs of teacher preparation use a model of deep clinical training and rigorous academic preparation to equip educators to impact the world.
With 5 PhDs, 2 EdDs, an EdS, and 9 master’s degrees, Baylor University's Moody School of Education prepares graduates to lead and innovate across K-12 education, community settings, industry, and higher education.
Global programs offer immersion opportunities on several continents for research and practice, exploring comparative education and other disciplines, and helping students develop cultural understanding.
Academic Departments
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction prepares professional educators for transformative leadership through research-based teaching practice and guided clinical experiences, offering BSEd, MA, MSEd, MAT, and PhD programs.
The Department of Educational Leadership is preparing tomorrow’s exemplary leaders and researchers in K-12 education, higher education leadership, and sport management and also offers an undergraduate program in leadership for any major.
The Department of Educational Psychology prepares leaders for high-impact research, teaching, and clinical practice in areas including exceptionalities, learning and development, school psychology, and quantitative methods.
The Professional Online Learning unit provides flexible, high-quality education that develops skills in leadership, knowledge management, and instructional design through programs including the award-winning EdD in Learning and Organizational Change, master's degrees, and professional certificates.
Centers & Outreach
The Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing invests in research, training, outreach, and clinical services that promote the flourishing of people with disabilities, their families, and communities.
Baylor’s Center for School Leadership strives to be the most effective leadership catalyst for educators worldwide and to empower educators to live a life of justice, kindness, and humility as they equip students to flourish.
The Baylor Center for Talent Identification Programs is committed to transforming potential into excellence for high-ability K-12 students from diverse backgrounds through innovative educational opportunities, research, and outreach.
News
See More NewsDr. Eric Robinson, associate professor of educational psychology in Baylor’s Moody School of Education, received the 2026 NASP Presidential Award from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The honor was presented at the organization’s annual convention earlier this year and recognizes professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the field and to advocacy for children.
During a ceremonial sign unveiling, Baylor University celebrated the naming of the Moody School of Education, made possible by a transformational $30 million gift from the Moody Foundation.
More than 6,000 educators from all over Texas filled Baylor’s Foster Pavilion for this year’s Culture of Joy event, hosted by the Baylor Center for School Leadership (SCL). The annual event is designed as a professional learning experience to inspire and educate Christian school leaders in bringing joy into their schools and classrooms through feedback, engagement, and well-being. This year’s pep rally style celebration on Aug. 3 highlighted educator success and explored how joy can be central to daily practice, with inspirational messages from Baylor and school leaders as well as fun activities like the school mascot dance-off.
The Texas Chapter of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDDTX) recognized outstanding leaders and advocates in the field during its 50th annual convention held Aug. 18-21 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Among this year’s honorees was Baylor Center for Disability and Flourishing Director Kristen Padilla, Ph.D., recipient of the 2026 Helen G. FitzSimmons Leadership Award.