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Mansfield University's Office of Graduate Admissions operates under a rolling admissions policy. We accept and review applications throughout the year and admission decisions are made daily.
Additional admissions requirements and deadlines for specific majors are listed below. To review the graduate degree programs that we offer, please click on the following link: What can I study?
Graduate Admissions Requirements:
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Evidence of at least one completed undergraduate degree program
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Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (may calculate GPA on the last 48 semester hours)
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Official transcripts from every college/university where coursework was completed
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One professional letter of recommendation indicating student's ability to do graduate level coursework (waived if evidence of successful completion of graduate level coursework)
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Copy of current teaching certificate, if applicable
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Application (ALL applicants must submit an application)
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$25 application processing fee (ALL applicants must submit a processing fee)
Please send all application materials to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
South Hall, Room G-27
71 South Academy Street
Mansfield University
Mansfield, PA 16933
*Applicants that do not meet the minimum admissions requirements will be considered for non-degree status.*
Additional Requirements for Majors:
Dept. Contact: Fran Melchionne, department secretary, 570-662-4560
- Students must send copies of their clearances via US mail to: Ms. Beth McClure, 205 Retan, Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA, 16933. If you have any questions, please call: 570-662-4024. *Students may not register for coursework until their clearances are on file.
- Praxis I scores required for those seeking initial certification. Please submit passing scores to Mansfield University.
- Proof of professional liability insurance required for those seeking certification. Please submit evidence to Ms. Beth McClure, 205 Retan, Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA, 16933.
Dept. Contact: Dr. Peter Chiaramonte, program director, pchiaram@mansfield.edu
- A personal letter of intent, which speaks to the path and progression of lifelong learning in leadership
Dept. Contact: Susan Achey, department secretary, 570-662-4710
- On-campus audition required
- Preferred for Education concentration: Minimum of one - two years K-12 teaching experience
Dept. Contact: Dr. Janeen Sheehe, program director, jsheehe@mansfield.edu, 570-662-4522
- Evidence of a valid professional nursing license required
- A completed BSN degree required OR any bachelor's degree with the successful completion of the following prerequisite courses (must have a minimum grade of C in each course):
- Introduction to Statistics (MA 1125)
- Community Health Nursing (NUR 4471) or Practices and Principles of Community Health (NUR 4417) or equivalent
Dept. Contact: Ms. Cindy Keller, program director, ckeller@mansfield.edu, 717-816-6995
- Initial Certification required for degree + certification program (not required for degree only)
- Students must send copies of their clearances via US mail to: Ms. Jill Scott, 202 Retan, Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA, 16933. If you have any questions, please call: 570-662-4790. *Students may not register for coursework until their clearances are on file.
- Proof of professional liability insurance required for those seeking certification. Please submit evidence to Ms. Jill Scott, 202 Retan, Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA 16933.
Dept. Contact: Fran Melchionne, department secretary, 570-662-4560
- Students must send copies of their clearances via US mail to: Ms. Beth McClure, 205 Retan, Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA, 16933. If you have any questions, please call: 570-662-4024. *Students may not register for coursework until their clearances are on file.
- Praxis I scores required for those seeking initial certification. Please submit passing scores to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
- Proof of professional liability insurance required for those seeking certification. Please submit evidence to Ms. Beth McClure, 205 Retan, Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA, 16933.
Dept. Contact: Jill Scott, department secretary, 570-662-4790
- Students must send copies of their clearances via US mail to: Ms. Beth McClure, 205 Retan, Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA, 16933. If you have any questions, please call: 570-662-4024. *Students may not register for coursework until their clearances are on file.
- Praxis I scores required for those seeking initial certification. Please submit passing scores to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
- Proof of professional liability insurance required for those seeking certification. Please submit evidence to Ms. Beth McClure, 205 Retan, Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA, 16933.
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*For those seeking degree plus certification: Effective August 2013, PDE is only granting special education certification as a second certification. Special education certification will no longer be an initial certification. Therefore, graduate students seeking special education certification must already have certification in another area.
Any variance(s) from the above stated requirements may be considered by submitting a written request to: Dean of Professional & Graduate Studies, 504 North Hall, Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA 16933.
