Programs with Firm Deadlines
*Completed application and all supporting materials must be received by deadline
The following graduate programs have firm application deadline dates and one term of entry, only:
- Nursing (M.S.N./Family Nurse Practitioner) - January 15 for admission beginning fall term
- Social Work - February 1 (and after Feb. 1, until program is full) for admission beginning summer term.
The following master's degree and certification programs have firm application deadline dates and multiple terms of entry:
- Clinical Psychology
- Nursing (M.S.N./Nursing Education)
- School Counseling
- School Psychology
January 15 for admission beginning in fall term
June 1 for admission beginning in fall term (on a space available basis only)
October 1 for admission beginning in winter or spring terms
See chart below for program specific information, regarding timelines and requirements.
Programs Offering Rolling Admissions
The following graduate programs offer rolling admissions (no deadline). When all required application materials have been submitted the application file will be submitted to the academic department for an admissions review and determination. The review and admission process may take up to 4-6 weeks.
- Art
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Emergency Management
- English
- Foreign Language
- Gifted Education
- History
- Integrated Scientific Applications
- Leadership for Teaching & Learning
- Language & Literacy Education
- Mathematics
- Special Education
- Sport Mangement
- Technology Education
See chart below for program specific information, regarding timelines and requirements.
Specific Information for Master's Program Applications
| Program | Deadline Dates | Required Entrance Exam* | Other | Interview Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art (MEd) |
No deadline |
No |
Teaching certificate |
Yes - limited cases |
| Early Childhood Education (MEd) |
No deadline |
No |
Teaching certificate | No |
| Elementary Education (MEd) |
No deadline |
GRE or MAT |
Teaching certificate | No |
| Emergency Management (MS) | No deadline |
GRE or MAT, required only if cumulative gpa is lower than 2.75 |
Resume | Yes - by telephone |
| English (MA & MEd) | No deadline |
GRE or MAT |
No | No |
| Foreign Languages (MA, MEd) - Spanish, German, French |
No deadline |
ACTFL |
No | No |
| Gifted Education (MEd) |
No deadline |
GRE or MAT, |
Teaching certificate | No |
| History (MA) | No deadline |
GRE, |
Writing sample of 8-12 pages showing use of primary and secondary sources and a grasp of historical thinking | No |
| Integrated Scientific Applications (MS) | No deadline |
GRE or MAT or GMAT, required only if cumulative gpa is lower than 3.0 |
Resume | No |
| Language & Literacy Education (MEd) | No deadline |
GRE or MAT, |
Teaching certificate | No |
| Leadership for Teaching and Learning (MEd) | No deadline |
GRE or MAT |
Teaching certificate | Yes - in person |
| Mathematics (MEd) | No deadline |
No |
No | No |
| Nursing (MSN) |
Family Nurse Practitioner Nursing Education |
No |
Resume Copy of RN License |
Yes |
|
Psychology (MS) |
January 15 June 1, if space available October 1 |
GRE |
No | Yes - in person |
| School Counseling (MEd) |
January 15 June 1, if space available October 1 |
GRE |
No | Yes - in person |
| Social Work (MSW)** |
February 1 |
GRE or MAT, required only if cumulative gpa from ALL coursework is lower than 2.8 |
Resume | Yes - limited cases |
| Special Education (MEd) | No deadline |
GRE or MAT |
Teaching certificate | No |
| Sport Management (MEd) | No deadline |
GRE or MAT or GMAT |
No | No |
|
Technology Education |
No deadline |
GRE or MAT, required only if cumulative gpa is lower than 3.0 |
No | No |
* Applicants possessing an earned master's degree from a regionally-accredited institution are exempt from the MAT or GRE entrance exam requirement. Foreign Language applicants with earned master's degrees are not exempt from the OPI/WPT requirement.
**Special MSW forms for goals statement and letters of recommendation are required.