Graduate Studies FAQs
Master of Science in Information Technology
How do I qualify for Full Acceptance?
Full Acceptance to the program requires applicants to have earned a bachelor's degree in IT, MIS, CS, or a closely related field (e.g., instructional technology, computer-based technology, or computer education) from an accredited college or university with a GPA of at least 2.5.
In addition, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. The GRE requirements are scores of 140 on the verbal portion, 140 on the quantitative portion, and 3.5 on the analytical writing portion. GRE Waiver: The GRE requirement can be waived if the student has a 3.0 or above GPA. The institutional GRE code is 5411.
MSIT Program specific application documents:
- A statement of purpose must supply a statement of the applicant’s career goals, citing how the MS in IT would assist them in achieving those goals.
- A current resume must include education, work experience, awards, and any other applicable information.
- Two letters of recommendation must be current and from the applicant’s former professors and supervisors.
What if I do not meet all of the requirements for Full Acceptance?
Acceptance with Academic Requirements (Provisional Acceptance) may be awarded to students who have not satisfied all of the criteria, but who have given evidence that they may succeed in the degree program. A ‘B’ grade or better in the first three courses is required before a student can be converted to Full Acceptance status.
Master of Science in Nursing
MSN Program specific documents:
- Résumé
- Three Letters of Recommendation from Academic or Professional Sources
- Statement of Applicant Goals for Graduate Study
- Official GRE Test Scores
- Criminal Background Check
- Drug Screen and Physical
- Interview
What are the requirements for Full Acceptance?
Full acceptance to the program requires the following:
- One (1) year of experience as Registered Nurse with adult population (preferred)
- Unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from either a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited program
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on all attempted college work
- Grade of "C" or better in an undergraduate statistics course
- Grade of "C" or better in a 3000 or 4000 level physical/health assessment course
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Score of 150 or higher in both verbal and quantitative portions and a level score of 3.5 or higher in the analytical writing portion (Our institutional GRE code is 5411)
- GRE Waived if
- Undergraduate GPA 3.75 or higher
- Earned other graduate degree from a institutionally accredited institution
- Criminal Background Check
- Urine Drug Screen
- Résumé
- Statement of personal and professional goals
- Three letters of recommendation attesting to aptitude for graduate study
- Meet Southern Regional Education Board Council (SREB) on Collegiate Education Nursing Practice Standards/Essential Abilities
- Not eligible for admission if applicant has earned a grade of "C", "D", "F", "WF" in any two or more graduate nursing courses
- Interview
Master of Science in Management
