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Application Requirements

 

NATURAL, APPLIED, AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Degree and Options

(Program Code)

Test

Reference

Letters

Undergraduate Prerequisites

Special program requirements and guidelines

M.S. Biotechnology     (70960)

GRE

(general)

3

The following with a minimum grade of B:  Biochemistry, Calculus II, Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry, Elementary Statistics

Cumulative GPA of 3.0

M.S. Computing, Statistics and Mathematics     (78860)

GRE

(general)

2

24-27 credits in undergraduate prerequisites:  Calculus through Multivariate Calculus, Elementary Statistics, Linear Algebra, programming in a high level language through data structures.

 

M.S. Management Information Systems     (40960)

GRE

(general)

or GMAT

2

Elementary accounting, elementary microeconomics, statistics, elementary calculus, proficiency in either  COBOL, FORTRAN, C, PASCAL, PL/1 or equivalent

GPA of 3.0 and 2 years work experience

Lower GPA may be considered with more work experience. GMAT’s waived for cumulative GPA’s of 3.4 or higher.

M.A. Mathematics Education

       

Teaching of Mathematics     (78961)

GRE

(general)

2

Major or strong minor in Mathematics

 

Supervision of Mathematics Education   (78962)

GRE

(general)

2

 

Initial teaching certification in Mathematics required.  3 years teaching experience required for certification

Computer Applications     (78963)

GRE

(general)

2

One year of calculus, matrix or linear algebra, statistics or discrete mathematics; Computer background in Assembly Language, Data Structures and either Business Oriented Programming or another high level language

 

M.S.N. Nursing

       

Clinical Management      (84960)

NONE

2

BSN (RN’s with degrees in other fields may be considered for admission with additional course work based on a portfolio assessment)

 

Community Health Nursing  (84961)

NONE

2

BSN (RN’s with degrees in other fields may be considered for admission with additional course work based on a portfolio assessment)

 

School Nurse (84963)

NONE

2

BSN/RN, current liability insurance, completed courses in Basic Health Assessment with Practicum, Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan, Counseling/guidance

 

MSN/MPA Nursing and Public Administration

Clinical Management   (84860)

Community Health    (84861)

NONE

2

BSN (RN’s with degrees in other fields may be considered for admission with additional course work based on a portfolio assessment)

Cumulative GPA of 3.0

Management experience

 M.S. Occupational Therapy     (86960)

GRE

(general)

or MAT

3

General Psychology, Life Span Developmental Psychology1, Psychological Statistics, Abnormal Psychology1, Introduction to Sociology, Essentials of Chemistry (with lab), Anatomy and Physiology1 (with lab).  1These courses must have been taken within 5 years of application. All must be completed with a grade of AB@ or better.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 from all colleges attended; documented observation of occupational therapy services for a minimum of 40 hours.

Admits Fall only – February 1 deadline

Certification Programs

       

School Nursing  (84962C)

NONE

 

BSN, MSN  or RN with current professional liability insurance

Minimum GPA of at least 2.75

Post-Master’s Coursework

(non-degree)

       

Non-degree program (primarily post-master’s)     (00970ND)

N/A

NONE

 

Designed primarily for teachers to complete their +30 (NOT for taking courses that lead to a certification and/or degree)