Shelton admits learning-different students of any race, color, sex, religion, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national and ethnic origin in the administration of our educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Dallas Baptist University Information

Graduate level credit may be received through Dallas Baptist University (DBU) for MSL courses taken at the teaching or therapy level, and both Montessori Certification courses (Early Childhood and Elementary Level I). The admissions process to the university must be completed prior to registration in a class. Class registration must then be completed through the university and through Shelton School. DBU fees are in addition to Shelton fees.

Please contact the Graduate Office of the School of Education 214.333.7100 for more information about admissions and registration or Dr. Debbye Garner at garnerd@dbu.edu or (214)333-6838.

The following are deadlines for application and registration for DBU credit and Shelton registration:

  • For credit toward a master’s degree at DBU, a complete graduate application packet must be submitted to DBU one month before Shelton class begins.
  • For course credit only, a special application packet must be submitted to the University at least one week before class begins.
  • Enroll in class at Shelton one month before the class begins.
  • Enroll in class at DBU as late as the last University working day before the class begins.

Masters Degree Programs Offered Through Dallas Baptist University

Each of the programs listed below is a 36-hour, non-thesis program.

Masters of Arts in Teaching, Multisensory
For guidance and course selection contact Chris Bedenbaugh at cbedenbaugh@shelton.org. To enroll at DBU contact Dr. Debbye Garner at garnerd@dbu.edu or (214)333-6838.

Masters of Arts in Teaching, Montessori Early Childhood
For guidance and course selection contact Gulzar Babool at gbabool@shelton.org. To enroll at DBU contact Dr. Debbye Garner at garnerd@dbu.edu or (214)333-6838.

Masters of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Level I
For guidance and course selection contact Gulzar Babool at gbabool@shelton.org. To enroll at DBU contact Dr. Debbye Garner at garnerd@dbu.edu or (214)333-6838.