Application Requirements

• Application for admission with a $45 graduate application fee
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or the evaluated equivalency, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 for unconditional admission and 2.75 for conditional admission. Applicants with a GPA below 2.75 may be considered for admission with the presentation of GRE, work experience, etc.
• Official transcripts from each institution of higher education attended
• Three recommendations from sources who can address the applicant's potential for scholarly and professional success. At least one recommendation should be from their pastor.
• Current résumé documenting all related professional and extracurricular experiences
• A comprehensive essay of at least 500 words that includes the following:
• Purpose for entering the program
• Experiences that have directed your interest toward the M.A. in Worship Arts
• Long-term professional goals
• Reasons for choosing to study at California Baptist University
• A 20-minute video submission of applicant leading worship
• Successful interview with the dean of the School of Music
• An applicant whose first language is not English and/or does not have a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction is required to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting a recent test score from Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing system (IELTS).