Apply for Graduate Admission

Graduate Chair - Dr. Patricia Bancroft and Prof. Caitlin Finning-Golden

Graduate Certificate in Accounting

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A short essay on the value of the Graduate Certificate Program for the applicant
• One appropriate letter of recommendation from an academic or a professional

Graduate Certificate in Finance

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A short essay on the value of the Graduate Certificate Program for the applicant
• One appropriate letter of recommendation from an academic or a professional

Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA)

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment*
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester
_{*International Applicants must adhere to International deadlines}

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from a four year accredited college or university; if the degree has not yet been awarded at the time of application, the successful applicant must be nearing the completion of the bachelor’s degree
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
• A resume which demonstrates the applicant’s potential for leadership and academic achievements as evidenced by activities during his or her professional career or undergraduate business studies.
• Two letters of recommendation, at least one each from academic and professional references
• Personal statement

Graduate Chair: Dr. Christopher Bloch

(For Master of Arts in Teaching Biology-- see "Secondary Education: Professional Licensure" section below)

Biology, MS
 

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment*
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester
_{*International Applicants must adhere to International deadlines}

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Bachelor's degree in Biology or a closely related field
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Personal statement
• Two appropriate letters of recommendation

Early Admissions Pathway

The Biology, MS program offers an Early Admissions pathway for current BSU undergraduate students. Please visit the Early Admissions website for additional information

Graduate Chair: Dr. Kathleen Ferris
 

Business Foundations (Pre- MBA) Certificate

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Personal statement

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• A resume which demonstrates the applicant’s potential for leadership and academic achievement as evidenced by activities during his or her professional career or undergraduate business studies
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university; if the degree has not yet been awarded at the time of application, the successful applicant must be nearing completion of the bachelor’s degree
• One letter of recommendation, either academic or professional
• Official copy of scores from the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
• Personal statement

Applicants to the MBA degree program who meet certain provisions will be considered for admission without submitting the results of a GMAT or GRE. The following provisions qualify an applicant to be considered for the GMAT waiver:

• An advanced degree (e.g. master’s, doctorate, JD, etc.) from a regionally accredited institution.
• A professional business – related certificate or license issued in the United States that requires a test of field-specific knowledge, work experience, and at least a baccalaureate degree (e.g. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Financial Planner (CFP)).
• An earned undergraduate degree within the last 10 years from a regionally accredited institution, with a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0.
• An earned Graduate Certificate in Business Foundations from Bridgewater State University with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and no course grade below a B-.

Early Admissions Pathway

The MBA program offers an Early Admissions pathway for current BSU undergraduate students. Please visit the Early Admissions website for additional information

Graduate Chair - Dr. Haleh Khojasteh

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall and Spring enrollment*
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester
_{*International Applicants must adhere to International deadlines}

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 based upon four years of course work or a 3.0 GPA based upon work completed during the junior and senior years
• A composite score of 290 on the GRE General Test*
• Three appropriate letters of recommendation
• Personal statement .

The Master of Science in Computer Science program seeks to attract individuals from various backgrounds who are highly motivated and prepared to meet the challenges of a rigorous advanced degree curriculum. In addition to a bachelor’s degree, applicants should be familiar with the organization of computers and have competencies in a high-level programming language such as C, C++, or Java; discrete and continuous mathematics; and data structures and algorithms.

*The GRE will be waived for applicants who meet any one of the following criteria:

• Have earned, or are completing, an undergraduate degree from Bridgewater State University
• Have earned, or are completing, an undergraduate degree in Computer Science
• Have earned, or are completing, an undergraduate degree in any major with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
• Were previously enrolled in the MS in Computer Science program and are applying for readmission.
• Have earned an undergraduate degree outside Bridgewater State University and have completed COMP-151 and COMP-152 at Bridgewater State University and earned a grade of B or better in both courses.

Graduate Chair - Dr. Katherine Bender

Master of Education (MEd) in Mental Health Counseling

Application Deadlines

Fall: February 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: February 1
Late applications will not be accepted. Applications will not be reviewed until after the application deadline

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation from professionals or educators
• Personal statement
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.00
  • If undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0, applicant shall either submit GRE scores or complete a low GPA remedy. There is one exception to this rule: if candidate holds a Master’s degree, no further action required
    • If undergraduate GPA is 2.80-2.99, a combined GRE of 291 is required
    • If undergraduate GPA is 2.50-2.79, a combined GRE of 292 is required
  • Low GPA remedy: If undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0 and applicant does not submit GRE scores, if they complete any two (2) of the following courses at BSU and earn a grade of B or above, they will be considered for admission
    • CNGC 500 - Research and Evaluation
    • CNGC 528 - Counseling Theories and Techniques
    • CNGC 529 - Multicultural Counseling
    • CNGC 539 - Introduction to Career Counseling

Applicant Screening Process

Admissions Interview Day is an opportunity for faculty to assess the applicant's potential for employment as a professional helper or counseling professional. The department will host one interview day in each of the Fall and Spring semesters. Admissions interview day is a required part of the application process and applicants should plan to attend the entire day.  Applicants who meet the admission criteria will be invited to participate in admissions interview day and will receive additional information about dates and times directly from the department. 

Admissions Interview Day for Spring 2025 will be 11/1/24
Admissions Interview Day for Summer and Fall 2025 will be 2/28/25
 

Master of Education (MEd) in Mental Health Counseling, Dual License

Application Deadlines

Fall: February 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: February 1
Late applications will not be accepted. Applications will not be reviewed until after the application deadline

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation from professionals or educators
• Personal statement
• A passing score on the Communication and Literacy portion of the MTEL (or MTEL alternative)
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.00
  • If undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0, applicant shall either submit GRE scores or complete a low GPA remedy. There is one exception to this rule: if candidate holds a Master’s degree, no further action required
    • If undergraduate GPA is 2.80-2.99, a combined GRE of 291 is required
    • If undergraduate GPA is 2.50-2.79, a combined GRE of 292 is required
  • Low GPA remedy: If undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0 and applicant does not submit GRE scores, if they complete any two (2) of the following courses at BSU and earn a grade of B or above, they will be considered for admission
    • CNGC 500 - Research and Evaluation
    • CNGC 528 - Counseling Theories and Techniques
    • CNGC 529 - Multicultural Counseling
    • CNGC 539 - Introduction to Career Counseling

Applicant Screening Process

Admissions Interview Day is an opportunity for faculty to assess the applicant's potential for employment as a professional helper or counseling professional. The department will host one interview day in each of the Fall and Spring semesters. Admissions interview day is a required part of the application process and applicants should plan to attend the entire day.  Applicants who meet the admission criteria will be invited to participate in admissions interview day and will receive additional information about dates and times directly from the department. 

Admissions Interview Day for Spring 2025 will be 11/1/24
Admissions Interview Day for Summer and Fall 2025 will be 2/28/25

Master of Education (MEd) in School Counseling

Application Deadlines

Fall: February 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: February 1
Late applications will not be accepted. Applications will not be reviewed until after the application deadline

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation from professionals or educators
• Personal statement
• A passing score on the Communication and Literacy portion of the MTEL (or MTEL alternative)
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.00
  • If undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0, applicant shall either submit GRE scores or complete a low GPA remedy. There is one exception to this rule: if candidate holds a Master’s degree, no further action required
    • If undergraduate GPA is 2.80-2.99, a combined GRE of 291 is required
    • If undergraduate GPA is 2.50-2.79, a combined GRE of 292 is required
  • Low GPA remedy: If undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0 and applicant does not submit GRE scores, if they complete any two (2) of the following courses at BSU and earn a grade of B or above, they will be considered for admission
    • CNGC 500 - Research and Evaluation
    • CNGC 528 - Counseling Theories and Techniques
    • CNGC 529 - Multicultural Counseling
    • CNGC 539 - Introduction to Career Counseling

Applicant Screening Process

Admissions Interview Day is an opportunity for faculty to assess the applicant's potential for employment as a professional helper or counseling professional. The department will host one interview day in each of the Fall and Spring semesters. Admissions interview day is a required part of the application process and applicants should plan to attend the entire day.  Applicants who meet the admission criteria will be invited to participate in admissions interview day and will receive additional information about dates and times directly from the department. 

Admissions Interview Day for Spring 2025 will be 11/1/24
Admissions Interview Day for Summer and Fall 2025 will be 2/28/25

Master of Education (MEd) in Student Affairs Counseling

Application Deadlines

Fall: February 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: February 1
Late applications will not be accepted. Applications will not be reviewed until after the application deadline

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation from professionals or educators
• Personal statement
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.00
  • If undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0, applicant shall either submit GRE scores or complete a low GPA remedy. There is one exception to this rule: if candidate holds a Master’s degree, no further action required
    • If undergraduate GPA is 2.80-2.99, a combined GRE of 291 is required
    • If undergraduate GPA is 2.50-2.79, a combined GRE of 292 is required
  • Low GPA remedy: If undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0 and applicant does not submit GRE scores, if they complete any two (2) of the following courses at BSU and earn a grade of B or above, they will be considered for admission
    • CNGC 500 - Research and Evaluation
    • CNGC 528 - Counseling Theories and Techniques
    • CNGC 529 - Multicultural Counseling
    • CNGC 539 - Introduction to Career Counseling

Applicant Screening Process

Admissions Interview Day is an opportunity for faculty to assess the applicant's potential for employment as a professional helper or counseling professional. The department will host one interview day in each of the Fall and Spring semesters. Admissions interview day is a required part of the application process and applicants should plan to attend the entire day.  Applicants who meet the admission criteria will be invited to participate in admissions interview day and will receive additional information about dates and times directly from the department. 

Admissions Interview Day for Spring 2025 will be 11/1/24
Admissions Interview Day for Summer and Fall 2025 will be 2/28/25

Post-Masters Licensure in School Adjustment Counseling

Application Deadlines

Fall: February 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: February 1
Late applications will not be accepted. Applications will not be reviewed until after the application deadline

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• A master’s degree in counseling or related field (i.e., social work or clinical psychology), which included an applied counseling internship with formal supervision
• Resume that demonstrates successful experience in a counseling capacity
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.5
• Three letters of recommendation from professionals or educators, only 1 letter can be from a professor in the BSU Department of Counselor Education, and at least one of which should be from a supervisor who has knowledge of the applicant’s counseling activities
• Personal statement
• Qualifying scores on the Communication and Literacy Skills portions of the Massachusetts Tests of Educator Licensure (MTEL) (or MTEL alternative)

Applicant Screening Process

Admissions Interview Day is an opportunity for faculty to assess the applicant's potential for employment as a professional helper or counseling professional. The department will host one interview day in each of the Fall and Spring semesters. Admissions interview day is a required part of the application process and applicants should plan to attend the entire day.  Applicants who meet the admission criteria will be invited to participate in admissions interview day and will receive additional information about dates and times directly from the department. 

Admissions Interview Day for Spring 2025 will be 11/1/24
Admissions Interview Day for Summer and Fall 2025 will be 2/28/25

Post-Masters Licensure in School Counseling

Application Deadlines

Fall: February 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: February 1
Late applications will not be accepted. Applications will not be reviewed until after the application deadline

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A master’s degree in counseling or related field (i.e., social work or clinical psychology), which included an applied counseling internship with formal supervision
• A 3.5 cumulative GPA in the master’s program
  • If master’s degree GPA is a 3.0-3.49, candidate must submit GRE General Test with combined score (Verbal & Quantitative) of 297
• Demonstration of successful experience in a counseling capacity
• Three letters of recommendation from professionals or educators outside of the BSU Department of Counselor Education, at least one of which should be from a supervisor who has knowledge of the applicant’s counseling activities
• Personal statement
• Qualifying scores on the Communication and Literacy Skills portions of the Massachusetts Tests of Educator Licensure (MTEL) (or MTEL alternative)

Applicant Screening Process

Admissions Interview Day is an opportunity for faculty to assess the applicant's potential for employment as a professional helper or counseling professional. The department will host one interview day in each of the Fall and Spring semesters. Admissions interview day is a required part of the application process and applicants should plan to attend the entire day.  Applicants who meet the admission criteria will be invited to participate in admissions interview day and will receive additional information about dates and times directly from the department. 

Admissions Interview Day for Spring 2025 will be 11/1/24
Admissions Interview Day for Summer and Fall 2025 will be 2/28/25

Graduate Chair - Dr. Feodor Gostjev

The MS in Criminal Justice offers four optional concentrations:

• Administration of Justice
• Crime and Corrections
• Restorative and Transformative Justice
• Trauma and Victim Studies

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment*
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester
_{*International Applicants must adhere to International deadlines}

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• GRE Scores are optional
• Three appropriate letters of recommendation with preference given to academic letters of reference
• Personal statement .

Early Admission Option
Bridgewater State University offers current students enrolled in the BS in Criminal Justice at Bridgewater State University the opportunity to gain early acceptance into the MS in Criminal Justice program. By meeting certain criteria, early acceptance students can waive the GRE requirement. Details regarding early acceptance can be found here.

Graduate Chair - Dr. Hannarae Lee

Graduate Certificate in Cybercriminology and Cybersecurity

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Personal statement
• One appropriate letter of recommendation from an academic or a professional

Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Justice
(Starting Fall 2025)

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment*
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester
_{*International Applicants must adhere to International deadlines}

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
• A preferred undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• A resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Three appropriate letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• GRE scores are optional

Early Admissions Pathway

The Cybersecurity and Justice, MS program offers an Early Admissions pathway for current BSU undergraduate students. Please visit the Early Admissions website for additional information

Graduate Chair - Dr. Carol Young

Postbaccalaureate/Post-Master's Licensure in Educational Leadership (LEAD Program for Initial Licensure)

Areas of Licensure:

• Principal/Assistant Principal
• Supervisor/Director
• School Business Administrator
• Special Education Administrator (Post-Master's only)
• Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent (Post-Master's only)

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.8
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university (Post-Master's only)
• Three letters of recommendation (one from immediate supervisor)
• Personal statement
• Passing score on the Communication and Literacy Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure® (MTEL)
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Initial licensure in other area dependent upon administrative licensure sought in addition to all Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education administrative licensure requirements (exceptions are granted on a case by case basis)
• Prerequisite experience:
  • Completion of at least three full years of employment in an executive management/leadership role or in a supervisory, teaching, or administrative role in a public school, private school, higher education, or other educational setting accepted by the Educational Leadership Graduate Chair
  • Additional requirements for directors, department heads and curriculum specialists in the core academic subjects at the secondary level (5-12):
    • A master’s degree in the arts or sciences in one of the core academic subjects the candidate will supervise
      or
    • At least 18 credits of advanced graduate studies in one of the core academic subjects (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History, Reading, Foreign Language, Arts) the candidate will supervise
  • Additional requirement for School Business Administrator: a minimum of two years experience in financial planning and/or accounting systems

Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership, Initial Licensure

Areas of Licensure:

• Principal/Assistant Principal
• Supervisor/Director
• School Business Administrator
• Special Education Administrator

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.8
• Three appropriate letters of recommendation (one from immediate supervisor)
• Personal statement
• A qualifying score on the Communications and Literacy Skills Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure®
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Initial licensure in other area dependent upon administrative licensure sought in addition to all Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education administrative licensure requirements (exceptions are granted on a case by case basis)
• Prerequisite experience:
  • Completion of at least three full years of employment in an executive management/leadership role or in a supervisory, teaching, or administrative role in a public school, private school, higher education, or other educational setting accepted by the Educational Leadership Graduate Chair
  • Additional requirements for directors, department heads and curriculum specialists in the core academic subjects at the secondary level (5-12):
    • A master’s degree in the arts or sciences in one of the core academic subjects the candidate will supervise
      or
    • At least 18 credits of advanced graduate studies in one of the core academic subjects (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History, Reading, Foreign Language, Arts) the candidate will supervise
  • Additional requirement for School Business Administrator: a minimum of two years experience in financial planning and/or accounting systems

Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership, Non-Licensure

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment*
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester
_{*International Applicants must adhere to International deadlines}

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8
• Three letters of recommendation (one from an immediate supervisor)
• Personal statement
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Education Specialist (Ed.S) in Educational Leadership, Initial Licensure

Areas of Licensure:

• Principal/Assistant Principal
• Supervisor/Director
• School Business Administrator
• Special Education Administrator
• Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.8
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Three letters of recommendation (one from immediate supervisor)
• Personal statement
• Passing score on the Communication and Literacy Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure® (MTEL)
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Initial licensure in other area dependent upon administrative licensure sought in addition to all Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education administrative licensure requirements (exceptions are granted on a case by case basis)
• Prerequisite experience:
  • Completion of at least three full years of employment in an executive management/leadership role or in a supervisory, teaching, or administrative role in a public school, private school, higher education, or other educational setting accepted by the Educational Leadership Graduate Chair
  • Additional requirements for directors, department heads and curriculum specialists in the core academic subjects at the secondary level (5-12):
    • A master’s degree in the arts or sciences in one of the core academic subjects the candidate will supervise
      or
    • At least 18 credits of advanced graduate studies in one of the core academic subjects (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, History, Reading, Foreign Language, Arts) the candidate will supervise
  • Additional requirement for School Business Administrator: a minimum of two years experience in financial planning and/or accounting systems

Education Specialist (Ed.S) in Educational Leadership, Non-licensure

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8
• Three letters of recommendation (one from an immediate supervisor)
• Personal statement

Master of Education (MEd) in Higher Education Administration

Graduate Chair: Dr. Carol Young
 

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume - A resumé which demonstrates the applicant’s potential for leadership and academic achievement as evidenced by activities during his or her professional career or undergraduate studies
• Transcripts - Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Letters of Recommendation - Three letters of recommendation (one from someone who can speak about your academic background)
• GPA - A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 based upon four years of coursework or 3.0 based upon work completed during the junior and senior years
• Personal Statement - Prepare a brief, but careful statement on how completion of this program will improve the student’s ability to excel in the higher education environment

Higher Education Administration Online Certificate

Graduate Chair: Dr. Carol Young
 

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume - A resumé which demonstrates the applicant’s potential for leadership and academic achievement as evidenced by activities during his or her professional career or undergraduate studies
• Transcripts - Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Letters of Recommendation - Three letters of recommendation (one from someone who can speak about your academic background)
• GPA - A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 based upon four years of coursework or 3.0 based upon work completed during the junior and senior years
• Personal Statement - Prepare a brief, but careful statement on how completion of this program will improve the student’s ability to excel in the higher education environment

Graduate Chair - Dr. Gia Renaud

Postbaccalaureate in Early Childhood Education, Initial Licensure

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A liberal arts or sciences undergraduate degree or its equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.8.
• MTEL® scores from the Communication and Literacy Skills test, the Foundations of Reading test, and the Early Childhood Test
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Postbaccalaureate in Elementary Education, Initial Licensure

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A liberal arts or sciences undergraduate degree or its equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.8.
• MTEL® scores from the Communication and Literacy Skills test, the Foundations of Reading test and the General Curriculum Test
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Master of Education in Elementary Education, Initial Licensure

Priority Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• An undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.8.
• MTEL® scores from the Communication and Literacy Skills test and either the General Curriculum test or the Foundations of Reading test
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement .

Master of Education in Early Childhood Education, Professional Licensure

Includes concentrations in:

• Applications of Technology in Elementary Classroom
• STEM Education

Priority Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• An undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.8 based on four years of coursework, OR 3.0 undergraduate GPA based on work completed in the junior and senior years.
• Qualifying scores on the appropriate Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure® (MTEL) that were required for the applicant's initial teaching license in Massachusetts.
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• An initial teaching license in Massachusetts
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement .

Master of Education in Elementary Education, Professional Licensure

Includes concentrations in:

• Applications of Technology in Elementary Classroom
• STEM Education

Priority Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• An undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.8 based on four years of coursework, OR 3.0 undergraduate GPA based on work completed in the junior and senior years.
• Qualifying scores on the appropriate Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure® (MTEL)
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• An initial teaching license in Massachusetts
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Master of Education in Early Childhood Education, Non-Licensure

Priority Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• An undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.8 based on four years of coursework, OR 3.0 undergraduate GPA based on work completed in the junior and senior years.
• Qualifying scores on the appropriate Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure® (MTEL)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement .

Master of Education Elementary Education, Non-Licensure

Priority Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment. Applications received without adequate time for processing before the start of the semester (usually six to eight weeks prior to the beginning of classes) will be processed for admission in the following semester.

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• An undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.8 based on four years of coursework, OR 3.0 undergraduate GPA based on work completed in the junior and senior years.
• Qualifying scores on the appropriate Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure® (MTEL) OR a composite score of 290 on the GRE general test.
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement .

Graduate Chair - Dr. Kimberly Davis

(For Master of Arts in Teaching English -- see "Secondary Education: Professional Licensure" section below)

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 based upon four years of course work or a 3.0 undergraduate degree GPA based upon work completed in their junior and senior years
• Undergraduate major or minor in English, or at least 5 English courses at the undergraduate or graduate level. Comparable preparation in other humanities fields will be considered.
• Three letters of recommendation. Ideally, at least two of the recommenders should be faculty members, although applicants with relevant and extensive work experience could submit letters from other professionals or supervisors.
• Personal statement

Early Admissions Pathway

The English, MA program offers an Early Admissions pathway for current BSU undergraduate students. Please visit the Early Admissions website for additional information

Graduate Chair - Dr. Jennifer Mead

Postbaccalaureate Licensure in Health - Health/Family and Consumer Sciences

The Postbaccalaureate Licensure Program is not currently accepting applications

Master of Education (MEd) in Health Promotion

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 based upon four years of work or a 3.0 undergraduate GPA based upon work completed during the junior and senior year
• GRE is currently being waived
• Three letters of recommendation; at least two should be from professors and the third can be from a professional employer
• Personal statement

Graduate Chair - Dr. Steven Haefner

Health Professions and Pre-Medical Sciences Postbaccalaureate

Application Deadline

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 from a regionally accredited institution
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Graduate Chair - Ms. Tracy Charbonnier

Supporting All Learners Using Instructional Technology, Graduate Certificate

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• One appropriate letter of recommendation
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work

Teaching in an Online/Virtual Setting Graduate Certificate

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work

Instructional Technology Specialist (All Levels)(Initial Licensure), Postbaccalaureate Licensure

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Possession of a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education active teacher license (Initial or Professional)
• A qualifying score on the Communications and Literacy Skills portion of the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure® (MTEL)
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
• Resume
• Two appropriate letters of recommendation

Graduate Chair: Dr. Rachel Stahl

(For Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics-- see "Secondary Education: Professional Licensure" section)
 

Mathematics, MS

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment*
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester
_{*International Applicants must adhere to International deadlines}

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• At least one semester each of undergraduate real analysis and abstract algebra
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Three appropriate letters of recommendation
• Personal statement (click for details)

Early Admissions Pathway

The Mathematics, MS  program offers an Early Admissions pathway for current BSU undergraduate students. Please visit the Early Admissions website for additional information

Graduate Chair - Dr. Jennifer Mead
Graduate advisor for Professional Tennis Management & Coaching - Dr. Jennifer Mead

Postbaccalaureate Licensure in Physical Education

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8
• Three appropriate letters of recommendation; at least one should be an academic reference from a professor
• A qualifying score on the Communication and Literacy Skills portion of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure® (MTEL)
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Personal statement

MS in Physical Education

Concentrations in:

• Adapted Physical Education and Sport
• Applied Kinesiology
• Human Performance and Health Fitness (not currently accepting applications)
• Individualized
• Strength and Conditioning
• Teaching Games for Understanding
• Coaching Education
• Professional Tennis Management & Coaching

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment*
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester
_{*International Applicants must adhere to International deadlines}

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum 2.75 GPA based upon four years of work or a minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA based upon work completed during the junior and senior years
• Initial Teacher Licensure in Physical Education is required for the Teaching Games for Understanding concentration.
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID) is required for the Teaching Games for Understanding concentration.
• Three appropriate letters of recommendation (one from a supervisor)
• Personal statement
• Evidence of current or past certification through PTR or USPTA is recommended for the Professional Tennis Management & Coaching concentration

Graduate Chair - Dr. Thomas Kling

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 based upon four years of coursework or a 3.0 GPA based upon work completed during the junior and senior years
• Three appropriate letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Graduate Chair - Dr. Sarah Thomas

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment*
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester
_{*International Applicants must adhere to International deadlines}

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum 2.8 GPA
• Three letters of recommendation; at least two should be from professors and the third can be from a professional employer
• Personal statement

Graduate Chair - Dr. Holly Grant-Marsney

Application Deadlines

February 1 for Fall admission only. No late applications will be accepted. Applications will not be reviewed until after the application deadline

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Applicants should possess an undergraduate degree in either psychology or a closely related field
• Field experience is preferred
• Three appropriate letters of recommendation
• Final candidates will receive a personal interview from the Admissions Committee
• Personal statement
• GRE scores can be submitted, but are not required

Graduate Chair - Dr. Melinda Tarsi

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

The MPA program offers an optional concentration:

• Civic and Nonprofit Leadership and Administration

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment*
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester
_{*International Applicants must adhere to International deadlines}

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation should come from professors or practitioners familiar with the student's academic ability
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75
• Personal statement
• Final candidates may be interviewed by the MPA program faculty

Certified Public Manager (CPM)

Graduate Chair - Jodie Kluver

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Personal statement

Graduate Chair: Dr. Thomasena Shaw

Program starting Fall 2024
 

Public Relations, MA

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 based upon four years of course work or a 3.0 undergraduate GPA based upon work completed in junior and senior years
• A résumé demonstrating potential for leadership and academic achievement made evident by activities during undergraduate public relations, communication, other relevant studies, or work in a professional career
• Three letters of recommendation, with preference given to academic letters of reference
• Personal statement (click for details)

Early Admissions Pathway

The Public Relations, MA program offers an Early Admissions pathway for current BSU undergraduate students. Please visit the Early Admissions website for additional information

Graduate Chair - Dr. Marlene Correia

Reading (Initial Licensure), MEd

The MEd in Reading (Initial Licensure) offers two optional concentrations:

• Special Education Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall and Spring enrollment only
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 unless the candidate holds a Master's degree
• Possession of a Massachusetts State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education active teacher licensure (Initial or Professional) 
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Early Admission Option
Bridgewater State University offers current students enrolled in the Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education, Literacy Teacher Professionals Concentration, BSE at Bridgewater State University the opportunity to gain early acceptance into the Reading, Language, Literacy and Culture Concentration program. Details regarding early acceptance can be found here.

Reading (Non-Licensure), MEd

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall and Spring enrollment only
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 unless the candidate holds a Master's degree
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Reading, Language, Literacy and Culture Concentration, MEd

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

Early Admission Option
Bridgewater State University offers current students enrolled in the Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education, Literacy Teacher Professionals Concentration, BSE at Bridgewater State University the opportunity to gain early acceptance into the Reading, Language, Literacy and Culture Concentration program. Details regarding early acceptance can be found here.

Reading, Ed.S

Initial Licensure and Non-Licensure Tracks

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• A master's degree from an accredited college of university
• A minimum graduate GPA of 3.0
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Three letters of recommendation (at least one from an educator supervisor and one that is preferred from a professor in your master's program)
• Initial or Professional Teaching License from the Massachusetts State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

Qualified candidates will be invited to a required interview with Graduate Reading faculty member(s)

Graduate Chair - Dr. Anne Hird

The Accelerated Postbaccalaureate Program (APB) is designed for persons who have a bachelor’s degree and are seeking initial teaching licensure in one of the following fields:

• Teacher of Biology, Grades 8-12
• Teacher of Chemistry, Grades 8-12
• Teacher of Dance (all levels)
• Teacher of Earth and Space Science (all levels)
• Teacher of English, Grades 5-8 or 8-12
• Teacher of Foreign Language: Spanish, Grades 5-12
• Teacher of History, Grades 5-8 or 8-12
• Teacher of Mathematics, Grades 5-8 or 8-12
• Teacher of Music (all levels)
• Teacher of Physics, Grades 8-12
• Teacher of Theater (all levels)
• Teacher of Visual Art, Grades PreK-8 or 5-12

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall and Spring semesters only.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

As part of the admission process, each candidate’s transcripts will be reviewed by the APB Graduate Chair in collaboration with the appropriate departmental Graduate Chair for relevant content area coursework. A list of required topics has been determined by the specialized professional associations -- please see APB Transcript Review document at right for more information. The result of this review may require courses to be taken in the content area in addition to the 15 core APB education credits. Completion of this course work will not be applied to the APB program’s minimum credit requirements.

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8*
• Passing MTEL scores from the Communication and Literacy Skills test, both Reading and Writing subtests
• Passing MTEL scores from subject matter test
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Three appropriate letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

* Candidates with an undergraduate GPA below 2.8 should contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for a Low GPA Remedy.

Graduate Chairs: 
Master's Core: Dr. Sarah Thomas
Biology: Dr. Christopher Bloch
English: Dr. Kimberly Davis
History: Dr. Meghan Healy-Clancy
Mathematics: Dr. Rachel Stahl
Music: Dr. Sarah McQuarrie
Physical Science: Dr. Thomas Kling
Visual Arts - Prof. Amy Lovera

Programs leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) are offered in the following areas:

• Biology
• Visual Arts
• English
• History
• Mathematics
• Music
• Physical Science (MA)

Bridgewater also offers an MAT with a concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), with both an initial licensure and a non-licensure option - please see separate TESOL section for admissions information.

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 based upon four years of course work or a 3.0 GPA based upon work completed during the junior and senior years
• An initial teaching license
• Three appropriate letters of recommendation
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Personal statement

Individual MAT programs may have additional requirements. Please visit catalog.bridgew.edu to view the most up-to-date information

Graduate Chair - Dr. Wendy Champagnie Williams

NEW - Expedited Admission for BSU Bachelor of Social Work Students

Application Deadlines

January 10 for Fall admission only. No late applications will be accepted.

Cohort Options

• Advanced Standing
• Full Time
• Part Time (3 year)
• Part Time (4 year)
• Part Time (Saturday Hybrid)

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Resume
• A personal statement that follows the guidelines provided on the application (click here for details)
• Three letters of reference, ideally from supervisors, faculty members and others able to attest to the applicant's readiness to undertake graduate education in social work (see additional requirements for Advanced Standing references)
• Preferred GPA of 3.0
• Additional requirements for Advanced Standing applicants:
  • Earned a BSW or BA/BS in social work degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program within six years
  • Summary statement of your field experience (click here for details)
  • Faculty Field Instructor Recommendation (this is the person who taught your field practicum (internship) seminar)

The admission committee’s decision will be based on the applicant’s demonstrated academic ability and evidence of interpersonal skills and self-awareness. Special attributes such as linguistic ability, a demonstrated commitment working with underserved populations, and skills such as those in research and policy implementation will be considered.

Expedited Admission for BSU Bachelor of Social Work Students

Expedited admission to the Advanced Standing, MSW cohort is offered to applicants who are current BSW students at Bridgewater. Students will be reviewed for expedited admission as long as they meet the below criteria and adhere to the application deadline

Application Deadline

September 15 at 4:00 pm for Fall admission only. No late applications will be accepted.

Admissions Requirements

• 3.0 minimum BSU GPA, including grades of B or better in all SCWK courses
• Completion of SCWK 338 at the time of application
• Video or audio essay addressing required prompts
  • Comment on your level of personal and professional preparedness to work with vulnerable and marginalized individuals and communities.
  • In what specific ways are you prepared mentally for graduate level social work practice?
  • In what specific ways are you prepared emotionally for graduate level social work practice?
  • In what specific ways are you prepared professionally (including knowledge, skills, prior work experience) for graduate level social work practice?
• Writing Sample
  • Sample of 3-5 pages from a social work class
  • This sample may be extracted from a larger paper or be the complete assignment if it does not exceed the page limit. It must include a minimum of one peer reviewed source using APA format which is excluded from the page limitation.
• Two (2) Letters of Recommendation, one from a BSU SSW faculty member and the other from a professional reference

Graduate Chair - Dr. Ashley Rodrigues

MEd in Special Education - Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12) Initial Licensure

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8
• A qualifying score on the Communication and Literacy Skills (both Reading and Writing subtests) Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure® (MTEL)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Personal statement .

MEd in Special Education - Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (All Levels) Initial Licensure

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8
• A qualifying score on the Communication and Literacy Skills (both Reading and Writing subtests) Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure® (MTEL)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Personal statement
   

MEd in Special Education for Elementary and Early Childhood Teachers - Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) Initial Licensure

This program is intended for teachers who hold an elementary or early childhood education initial license and is designed to provide them with an initial license as a teacher of students with moderate disabilities, PreK-8, and a Master of Education in Special Education, which fulfills the coursework requirements for professional licensure in elementary or early childhood education.

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8
• A qualifying score on the Communication and Literacy Skills (both Reading and Writing subtests) Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure® (MTEL)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID) with evidence of Massachusetts Elementary or Early Education Initial Teacher License
• Personal statement
   

MEd in Special Education, Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12) Professional Licensure

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8
• Three letters of recommendation
• A qualifying score on the Communication and Literacy Skills (both Reading and Writing subtests) Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure® (MTEL)
• An Initial Special Education Teaching License in Massachusetts
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID) with evidence of initial license
• Personal statement
  
   

MEd in Special Education, Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (All Levels) Professional Licensure

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8
• Three letters of recommendation
• A qualifying score on the Communication and Literacy Skills (both Reading and Writing subtests) Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure® (MTEL)
• An Initial Special Education Teaching License in Massachusetts
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID) with evidence of initial license
• Personal statement
  
   

Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education (non-licensure)

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8
• Qualifying scores on the appropriate Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure® (MTEL) OR an acceptable score on the GRE general test.
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
   

Autism Endorsement, Graduate Certificate

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Existing initial or professional license in one of the below areas and a minimum of 3 credits in special education. Qualifications for endorsement by the DESE requires a pre-existing license from which the autism endorsement may be added.
  • Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities
  • Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities
  • Teacher of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
  • Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Social Emotional Learning, Graduate Certificate

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work

Transition Specialist Endorsement, Graduate Certificate

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Existing initial or professional license in one of the below areas. Qualifications for endorsement by the DESE requires a pre-existing license from which the transition specialist endorsement may be added.
  • Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities
  • Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities
  • Teacher of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
  • Teacher of the Visually Impaired
  • School Guidance Counselor
  • School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor

Program Chair - Dr. James Feeney

All applications to our SLP program should be submitted through the CSDCAS system using the link below:

If you have questions regarding submitting an application, please contact CSDCAS support directly

Application Deadlines

January 15 for Fall admission only
Applications will not be reviewed until after the application deadline

Admissions Requirements

• Application in CSDCAS
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work (sent to CSDCAS)
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Three letters of reference (two must be academic)
• Personal Statement (click here for details)
• Personal Interview

Prerequisite coursework is required with a minimum grade of “B-" in each of the below areas

• Introduction to Communication Science and Disorders
• Speech Anatomy & Physiology
• Speech & Hearing Science
• Language Acquisition
• Phonetics
• Introduction to Audiology
• Neurological Bases of Speech, Language and Hearing
• Linguistics
• 25 documented/supervised observation hours
• Biology
• Chemistry OR Physics
• Aural Rehabilitation
• Statistics
• Social or Behavioral Science

Graduate Certificate Program

Graduate Chair - Dr. Yulia Stakhnevich

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Personal statement
• One appropriate letter of recommendation from an academic or a professional

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), TESOL, non-licensure concentration

Graduate Chair - Dr. Yulia Stakhnevich

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Three appropriate letters of recommendation
• Personal statement .

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), TESOL, licensure concentration

Graduate Chair - Dr. Melissa Latham Keh

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Three appropriate letters of recommendation
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)
• Personal statement

Accounting

Graduate Chair - Dr. Patricia Bancroft and Prof. Caitlin Finning-Golden

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Personal statement
• One appropriate letter of recommendation from an academic or a professional

Bilingual Education

Graduate Chair - Dr. Emily Spitzman

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8
• Initial Teaching License
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Personal statement
• One appropriate letter of recommendation from an academic or a professional
• Students must demonstrate advanced language skills (composition and conversation) in the non-English partner language (example: LASP 281 Spanish Conversation & LASP 300 Spanish Composition); or equivalent courses in another language; or consent of the DGCE chairperson or LANG department chairperson

Business Foundations

Graduate Chair - Dr. Kathleen Ferris-Costa

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Personal statement

Certified Public Manager (CPM)

Graduate Chair - Jodie Kluver

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Personal statement

Criminal Justice

• Restorative and Transformative Justice 

• Trauma and Victim Studies

Graduate Chair - Dr. Feodor Gostjev

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Personal statement
• One appropriate letter of recommendation from an academic or a professional

Cybercriminology and Cybersecurity

Graduate Chair - Dr. Hannarae Lee

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Personal statement
• One appropriate letter of recommendation from an academic or a professional

Finance

Graduate Chair - Dr. Patricia Bancroft and Prof. Caitlin Finning-Golden

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Personal statement
• One appropriate letter of recommendation from an academic or a professional

Geographic Information System (GIS) Foundations Certificate 

Graduate Chair - Dr. Darcy Boellstorff

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Personal statement
• One appropriate letter of recommendation from an academic or a professional

Higher Education Administration

Graduate Chair - Dr. Carol Young

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 based upon four years of coursework or 3.0 based upon work completed during the junior and senior years
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Personal statement
• Three appropriate letter of recommendations from an academic or a professional

Professional Tennis Management

Graduate Chair - Dr. Jennifer Mead

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume including evidence of tennis experience, coaching background, participation, recognitions and awards, and/or other related experience
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Two letters of recommendation; one must be from a current or former tennis trainer, tennis coach, or other tennis professional, and must address the applicant’s playing ability (current or in the past), and potential for future success as a tennis professional
• Evidence of current or past certification through PTR or USPTA (recommended)

Special Education - Autism Endorsement

Graduate Chair - Dr. Ashley Rodrigues

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Existing initial or professional license in one of the below areas and a minimum of 3 credits in special education. Qualifications for endorsement by the DESE requires a pre-existing license from which the transition specialist endorsement may be added.
  • Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities
  • Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities
  • Teacher of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
  • Teacher of the Visually Impaired
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)

Special Education - Social Emotional Learning, Graduate Certificate

Graduate Chair - Dr. Ashley Rodrigues

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work

Special Education - Transition Specialist Endorsement

Graduate Chair - Dr. Ashley Rodrigues

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Existing initial or professional license in one of the below areas. Qualifications for endorsement by the DESE requires a pre-existing license from which the transition specialist endorsement may be added.
  • Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities
  • Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities
  • Teacher of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
  • Teacher of the Visually Impaired
  • School Guidance Counselor
  • School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor.
• Massachusetts Education Personal ID (MEPID)

S.T.E.M (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

Graduate Chair - Mr. Paul Cincotta

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work

Supporting All Learners Using Instructional Technology Graduate Certificate

Graduate Chair - Ms. Tracy Charbonnier

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• One appropriate letter of recommendation
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work

Teaching in an Online/Virtual Setting

Graduate Chair - Ms. Tracy Charbonnier

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Graduate Chair - Dr. Yulia Stakhnevich

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
• Personal statement
• One appropriate letter of recommendation from an academic or a professional

Virtual/Online Course Design

Graduate Chair - Ms. Tracy Charbonnier

Application Deadlines

Rolling admission for Fall, Spring and Summer enrollment.
​​​​​​​Applications that are not completed prior to the start of the semester will need to be moved to the next applicable semester

Admissions Requirements

• Online application and $50 application fee
• Resume
• Personal statement
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work

Women’s and Gender Studies

The Women's and Gender Studies Graduate Certificate is not currently accepting applications