Graduate & Professional Studies
Graduate and Professional Studies at Ouachita seek to be a source of ongoing intellectual
and spiritual growth for those pursuing lifelong learning or career advancement. Ouachita
fosters community through relationships with classmates and professors in all learning
environments. Through innovative modalities, fields and approaches, these programs
combine the very best of Ouachita’s more than 130 years of Christ-centered learning
with meeting the ongoing and changing needs of the work force.
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“Ouachita offers rigorous academic advancement in flexible formats at reasonable prices. Enrolling in a graduate program at Ouachita also means joining a community of learners that reaches far beyond the classroom. Our rich alumni network offers connections to jobs and employers, opportunities to gather for reunions on campus, and a prayer network with a global family. I encourage you to connect with us to learn more about how we can help you reach your career goals.”
Lori Motl
Director, Office of Admissions Counseling
CURRENT GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Master of Science degree
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Low-residency: 3-day on-campus, in-person intensive followed by online synchronous coursework.
- Five semesters that can be completed in less than two years.
- Applications open on Jan. 1, 2025, for enrollment starting in August 2025. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2025.
A Master of Arts degree option is available to individuals who prefer to pursue practical experience at their own pace; this pathway has no requirement to accrue fieldwork hours and is an ideal option for those whose careers do not focus on autism/intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Learn more at obu.edu/aba.
Master of Business Administration degree
- Fully online, asynchronous courses following one on-campus orientation event.
- 12 months to complete, including a program-long practicum in your location.
- Applications open on January 1, 2025, for enrollment starting in August 2025. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2025.
Learn more at obu.edu/mba.
Master of Arts degree
- Low-residency: students come to campus for four days of in-person learning throughout the program. There are four total intensives completed prior to practicum and internships.
- 63 hours of online, synchronous and asynchronous coursework completed in seven semesters.
- Applications open September 15, 2024, for enrollment starting in August 2025.
Learn more at obu.edu/counseling-ma.
Master of Education degree
- Fully online, asynchronous courses plus optional group sessions with the program director conducted both in-person and via Zoom.
- Can be completed in 12 months.
- Applications are open year-round and must be submitted one month prior to enrollment. Three entry points (spring, summer and fall) are available.
A graduate certificate option is available to individuals with a bachelor’s degree or beyond who are interested in teaching as a calling. It includes a subset of the master’s degree courses.
Learn more at obu.edu/curriculum-instruction.
Master of Science degree
- Required 2-day on-campus, in-person workshop followed by fully online, asynchronous coursework.
- 36 credit hours can be completed in 12 months.
- Applications open on Jan. 1, 2025, for enrollment starting in August 2025. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2025.
Learn more at obu.edu/exercise-science.
- Can be completed in 12 months.
- All coursework is online, except supervised practice.
- Applications open on August 5, 2025, for enrollment starting in June or August 2026. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2026.
Learn more at obu.edu/msdi.
APPLICATION & ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
These preliminary admissions requirements are university wide. Each graduate program will have additional requirements. Please review the program-specific requirements on the webpage of your desired program.
Ouachita General Graduate Admissions Requirements:
If you’re interested in applying to a Ouachita graduate program but are not a U.S. citizen, contact your graduate admissions counselor, Angie Schleiff, at [email protected] before submitting an application. Due to visa requirements, admission requests from non-U.S. citizens are addressed on a case-by-case basis and take extra time. Please inquire early in the process.
Minimum English proficiency requirements for international students are:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
- At least a 79 on the internet-Based TOEFL (iBT)
- At least a 550 on the paper-based TOEFL
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS):
- At least a 6.5 on the IELTS exam
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