Graduate Admissions

Graduate Admission Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing — RN to MSN

  To apply for the Master of Science in Nursing — RN to MSN program you must have the following:

  • an associates degree in nursing (ADN) or Diploma from an NLNAC, ACEN or CCNE accredited program;
  • a current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the U.S. and its territories;
  • a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.

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• Master of Science in Nursing (FNP, AGACNP, and PMHNP concentrations)

  To apply for the Master of Science in Nursing program with a FNP, AGACNP, and PMHNP concentration, you must have the following:

  • a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an NLNAC, ACEN or CCNE accredited program. For students with foreign transcripts, an evaluation* is required with GPA equivalency and TOEFL score;
  • a current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the U.S. and its territories;
  • a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above in the BSN cumulative GPA.

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• Master of Arts in Religion

  To apply for the Master of Arts in Religion program you must have the following:

  • earned a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale, or the equivalent from a non-U.S. institution;
  • official transcripts of all course work;
  • the names and emails of three persons who can attest to the applicant’s promise for graduate study.

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• Master of Arts in Peace and Social Transformation

  To apply for the Master of Arts in Peace and Social Transformation program you must have the following:

  • earned a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale, or the equivalent from a non-U.S. institution;
  • official transcripts of all course work;
  • the names and emails of three persons who can attest to the applicant’s promise for graduate study.

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• Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance

  To apply for the Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance program you must have the following:

  • a GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0-point scale;
  • a bachelor’s degree;
  • a completed Graduate application

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• Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics

  To apply for the Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics program you must have the following:

  • a minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
  • a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university;
  • successful completion (a grade of “C” or better) in the following courses:
    • Calculus (minimum of 8 credit hours);
    • Statistics (minimum of 3 or 4 credit hours);
    • Programming courses ( minimum of 6 credit hours);
    • A science course with a laboratory (minimum of 4 credit hours).

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• Doctor of Nursing Practice

  To apply for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program you must have the following:

  • a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program;
  • a Master’s degree in nursing or related field from a nationally accredited program;
  • a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in prior graduate-level coursework;
  • current license to practice as a registered nurse in the U.S. and its territories

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• Doctor of Physical Therapy

  To apply for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program you must have the following:

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Cumulative and prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale.
  • Two (2) professional references.
  • Completion of a minimum of forty (40) hours of observation, volunteer, or work experience in a variety of practice settings with a licensed physical therapist.
  • For all applicants for whom English is not their first language, TOEFL (score of 62), IELTS (equivalent score of 6.0), or Duolingo (equivalent score of 90) exams will be required.
  • Two personal statements/supplemental essays.
  • Completion of an admissions online interview with the DPT Admissions Coordinator by submitting real-time responses to pre-recorded interview questions.
  • Completion of a criminal background check prior to matriculation.
  • The citizenship types eligible for admission are U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

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