Graduate Admission

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The University offers graduate programs in  education, counseling and nursing education. Students are accepted for admission in fall, spring, and summer semesters according to the following deadlines:

Fall Semester, July 1

Spring Semester, November 1

Summer Semester, April 1

Requirements and Procedures

Students applying for graduate admission must submit the following documents. All degree seeking and non-degree seeking must submit the following items to the Admissions Office:

  1. A formal application for admission to graduate studies.
  2. Official transcripts of all colleges/university coursework including evidence of the completion of a baccalaureate degree at a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution. An undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale on all prior college course work.
  3. Domestic and International prospective student who graduated from an educational institution outside the U.S. are required to have transcripts evaluations done through WES.
  4. Evidence of English language proficiency.  
  5. Written recommendations from two individuals knowing the applicant's professional ability, personal character, and intellectual promise for pursuing successful graduate study.

Additional documents may be required by the academic department offering the desired degree program.

Consideration for admission to graduate study is contingent upon the integrity of the information submitted to the University.

Discovery of false information subsequent to the offer of admission is, at the University's discretion, grounds for withdrawal of the offer of admission or for immediate dismissal at any point in the student's course of study. Such dismissal shall result in forfeiture of all charges paid and academic credits earned.

Master of Arts in Counseling (MA)

Students applying for graduate admission to the Master of Arts in Counseling program must also apply to the Department of Education and Psychology. The following materials must be submitted to the department:

  1. Meet all regular admissions including GRE requirements, see requirements and procedures for details.
  2. A departmental application to graduate studies in counseling.
  3. Appropriate documentation for a certified background check.
  4. Candidates will complete an interview with department faculty for final approval.

 

Master of Education (MEd)

Students applying for graduate admission to the Master of Education program must also apply to the Department of Education and Psychology.  Degrees may be earned in Educational Leadership and Curriculum Instruction with an emphasis in Literacy.

  1. Meet all regular admission requirements.
  2. Submit a departmental application for the M.Ed. program to the Education and Psychology department
  3. Provide appropriate documentation for a certified background check
  4. Approval for final admission will be voted by Education department faculty

Master of Science, Nursing (MSN)

Program Admission Requirements

  1. Complete the formal application for admission to graduate studies.
  2. An active unencumbered RN license in the state in which the student participates in any clinical or professional immersion experience.

Graduate Nurse Educator Educator Certificate

Admission to the Graduate Nurse Educator Certificate program follows the standard MSN admission protocol. 

  1. Submit a formal application, a current resume, and a letter of intent.