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Master's Degree Admissions Policies

Admission to the master’s programs is open to individuals who have attained bachelor's degrees from regionally accredited colleges or universities. 

Applicants to the master’s programs are expected to have a cumulative GPA in past academic work of no less than 3.00 on a four-point scale. All applicants are given opportunities to discuss their professional experience in the areas of their desired programs via the personal statement. 

Admission to the Business and Technology Management, Communication Studies, Community-Based Education and Leadership, Crime Scene Investigation, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, Forensic Investigation, Forensic Studies, and Integrative Learning programs requires the following:

  • Completed Graduate Application.
  • A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

  • Official college transcripts from all previous academic work. If the transcripts are from an institution located outside of the United States, students must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the NACES website.

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale in past academic work.
  • Personal Statement.

Admission to the Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics program requires the following:

  • Completed Graduate Application.
  • A bachelor's degree in technical or quantitative field or study from a regionally accredited institution or related professional work experience (highly recommended).
  • Official college transcripts from all previous academic work. If the transcripts are from an institution located outside of the United States, students must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the NACES website
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale in past academic work.
  • Personal Statement. 

Admission to the Forensic Accounting program requires the following:

  • Completed Graduate Application.
  • A bachelor's degree in accounting from a regionally accredited institution or advanced coursework/work experience in accounting.
  • Official college transcripts from all previous academic work. If the transcripts are from an institution located outside of the United States, students must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the NACES website 
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale in past academic work.
  • Personal Statement.

Admission to the Forensic Science program requires the following:

  • Completed Graduate Application.
  • Official college transcripts from all previous academic work. If the transcripts are from an institution located outside of the United States, students must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the NACES website
  • Personal Statement.
  • Completion of coursework and/or a bachelor's degree in a natural science field such as biology or chemistry from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Cumulative and math/science GPA in past academic work of no less than 3.00 on a four-point scale.
  • Completion of the following course prerequisites: 
    • General chemistry I and II and lab (8 credit hours)
    • Organic chemistry I and II and lab (8 credit hours)
    • Biology I and lab (4 credit hours)
    • Calculus or statistics (3 - 4 credit hours)
    • Physics I and II for science majors and lab (8 credit hour)

Admission to the Healthcare Management program requires the following:

  • Completed Graduate Application.

  • A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale in past academic work.
  • Official college transcripts from all previous academic work. If the transcripts are from an institution located outside of the United States, students must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the NACES website. 
  • One letter of recommendation from a current or past supervisor.
  • Résumé of professional experience.
  • Personal statement. 

Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching program requires the following:

  • Completed Graduate Application. 
  • Official college transcripts from all previous academic work. If the transcripts are from an institution located outside of the United States, students must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the NACES website. 
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale in past academic work.
  • Completion of bachelor's degree in a science or math discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Analysis of transcripts to determine if all required content coursework has been met to satisfy field of licensure (biology, chemistry, earth/space science, mathematics, physical science, or physics) requirements.
  • Two letters of recommendation—academic or work-related.
  • Personal statement.

Admission to the Nursing program requires the following:

  • Completed Graduate Application.
  • Current registered nurse's license in good standing.
  • Completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Official college transcripts from all previous academic work. If the transcripts are from an institution located outside of the United States, students must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the NACES website
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale in past academic work.
  • Personal Statement.
  • One letter of recommendation from a current or past supervisor. 
  • Résumé of professional experience.

Admission to the RN to MS option requires the following:

  • Current registered nurse's license in good standing.
  • Completed application for Online Undergraduate Degree Admissions.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale.
  • Satisfactory completion of ENG 151 or equivalent.
  • Official college transcripts from all previous academic work. If the transcripts are from an institution located outside of the United States, students must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the NACES website. 
  • Personal Statement.

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