One of the requirements of all graduate programs at Bridgewater State University is a personal statement. Click on your program of interest below to view the specific questions you should address.
Prepare a detailed statement explaining research interests and experience.
For the Biology, MAT click on the Education: Professional Licensure MAT section
Your essay should be well-structured, double spaced, and 600-800 words.
Prepare a 750-word statement of purpose that describes the experiences that have influenced your decision to study or work within the discipline of criminal justice or criminology. Also, include the following:
- Academic topics of interest
- Your commitment to social justice
- How you see these issues reflected in the areas of criminal justice
Personal Statement (Most Certificates)
A short essay on the value of the Graduate Certificate Program for the applicant
Online Course Design Certificate
Please begin by addressing how your personal background and experiences influenced your decision to pursue this certificate. Take some time to think about yourself as a learner when you answer the questions below.
- Describe the skills and knowledge you wish to obtain in this certificate program.
- Discuss the variety of applications that you use on a regular basis and your familiarity with each application. For example, applications could be web browser(s), Office Productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft Office), Design & Creativity (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite), Software Development, Management and/or Workflow.
- When you are faced with a technology issue, how would you work through this problem?
Personal Statement (Required of every applicant)
A statement of personal and professional goals (suggested page length of 5-7 pages, double-spaced) which responds to each point below, is required of every applicant.
Field Experience Summary (Advanced Standing Candidates Only)
Advanced Standing candidates must also submit a summary statement of their final semester senior field experience: