Admissions for Masters & Graduate Certificates
Ready to Get Started?
We are honored you are considering enrolling in a master’s degree program or graduate certificate at LBC | Capital! We are confident that your seminary or graduate study at LBC | Capital will be a transformative experience for you and it will continue to build on the foundation you built while earning your undergraduate degree.
Admission to any master’s degree starts here, regardless of whether you want to study online or in a blended format. The master’s admissions process has two parts: the application and the admissions portfolio. We’ll provide a checklist to guide you through each step. You can apply for a master’s degree at any time.
Contact Admissions at:
866.845.6227 | admissions@lbc.edu
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET & Sat 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET
When Can I Start a Master’s Program?
| Masters Degrees | Course Term | When Can I Start? | Deadline for Acceptance |
| Seminary Masters | |||
| 8 weeks | Fall Term (Aug) Spring Term (Jan) Summer Term (May) |
July 31 December 11 April 9 |
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| Masters of Education | |||
| 8 weeks | Fall Term (Aug) Spring Term (Jan) Summer Term (May) |
July 31 | September 25 December 11 | February 5 April 9 | June 4 |
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| Counseling & Social Work Masters | |||
| 16 weeks | Fall Term (Aug) Spring Term (Jan) Summer Term (May) |
July 31 December 11 April 9 |
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| Business Masters | |||
| 8 weeks | Fall Term (Aug) Spring Term (Jan) Summer Term (May) |
July 31 | September 25 December 11 | February 5 April 9 | June 4 |
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| Communication Master | |||
| Strategic Communication Leadership | 8 weeks | Fall Term (Aug) Spring Term (Jan) |
July 31 December 11 |
FIRST STEP
Complete & submit your application!
The application process begins with selecting the “create an account” link under first-time users. Once you have registered for your personalized account, check your email to get your temporary PIN and click “Login.” Now you are ready to start the application.
If they have already created an account, simply log in to complete your application.
NEXT STEPS
After you have submitted your application, you will see in your applicant portal the next steps to complete as part of your admissions portfolio. If you need assistance or have questions, please reach out to your admission counselor.
- Submit an official transcript that reflects a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution.
- References
- If applying to a degree from the Seminary, request a character reference
- If you are applying to a Counseling or Social Work degree, request professional and character references.
- If your program requires an admission interview, you will be contacted by our staff or faculty after your admission documents are received.
All international applicants: An English Language Proficiency Exam is required as a way to demonstrate a satisfactory level of English proficiency. See more details at the bottom of this page.
Can international students apply for masters studies?
LBC | Capital is excited to offer international students the opportunity to earn their masters degrees from their home country through our online programs. No need to uproot your life. If you have internet access, we come to you. Our instruction and coursework for all our degrees are in English, therefore an English language proficiency exam (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo) will be required for any non-citizen international applicant to show proof of your English language proficiency.
Additional Steps for International Students Looking to Study in the United States
International students seeking to study in the United States for their degrees will be limited to hybrid programs available in Lancaster. Please contact the Seminary & Graduate School admissions office or international@lbc.edu for more information.
Email materials to international@lbc.edu | 866.522.4968
This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.