Graduate Studies

Two Master's Degrees
Any student completing an MBA or MSLE degree at John Brown University can complete the other as a second degree by taking a minimum 18 additional hours. More information here.

Staff and Administration

Office of Graduate and Professional Studies

Graduate Studies

Richard Ellis, Ph.D.
Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies
rellis@jbu.edu

Missy Swyers
Administrative Assistant
mswyers@jbu.edu

Program Directors

John Carmack, Ph. D.
Counseling Program Director
jcarmack@jbu.edu

Joe F. Walenciak, Ph.D.
Business Program Director
jwalenci@jbu.edu

Cary Balzer, Ph.D.
Ministry Program Director
cbalzer@jbu.edu

Graduate Admissions

Lori Walker
Director of Recruitment
lwalker@jbu.edu

Shawn E. Toenyes
Graduate Program Representative for Counseling programs
stoenyes@jbu.edu

Sue Daugherty
Graduate Program Representative for MBA, Master of Science in Leadership & Ethics (MSLE) Programs
sdaugher@jbu.edu

Chris Ray
Graduate Program Representative for Ministry Programs
cray@jbu.edu

Carol May
Graduate Admissions Systems Manager
cmay@jbu.edu

Financial Aid Office

Sarah DeYoung
Graduate Financial Aid Representative
sdeyoung@jbu.edu

Apply now!

Our new Online Application is fast, easy, and secure! Applications are now being accepted for 2008.

Contact Information

  • Admissions:: 1.866.BE.A.GRAD
  • Fax: 479.524.1830
  • Email: grad@jbu.edu
  • The Soderquist Center
  • The Center for Relationship Enrichment
  • Graduate Christian Fellowship



  • Graduate Counseling Programs (ONLY)

  • Summer 2008 Acceptance Deadline:
  • April 1, 2008
  • Fall 2008 Acceptance Deadline:
  • February 28, 2008 (If you DO want to apply for scholarships)
  • June 30, 2008 (If you DO NOT want to apply for scholarships)
  • Scholarships are ONLY offered to Marriage & Family & Dual Track Counseling students

  • Graduate Business Program Deadlines

  • Summer 2008 Acceptance Deadline:
  • April 7, 2008
  • Fall 2008 Acceptance Deadline:
  • July 14, 2008