FAQ – CFL Graduate Admissions
- What parts of the GRE should I register for?
- Can the GRE requirement be waived?
- Are Graduate Assistantships available?
- Do I need to have my transcript evaluated?
- How long does it take to finish the Masters Degree?
- I have a degree from a foreign university. Any problems?
- Is the CSU program a part-time or full-time program?
- What are the starting dates for Masters Degree?
- What do I need to submit?
- What is the Application Fee?
- What is the number of recommendation letters required?
- What is the total cost for the online program?
- When is the deadline for application?
What is the required GRE score?
Masters Degree Programs: 800, 700 provisional, 3.5 writing
Specialist Degree Programs: 900, 800 provisional, 3.5 writing
Doctoral Program: 1000, 900 provisional, 3.5 writing
What parts of the GRE should I register for?
You should register for the general verbal, quantitative, and writing portions.
Can the GRE requirement be waived?
Applicants for the Master or Specialist Degree Programs who have a renewable teaching certificate may submit that certificate in lieu of GRE scores. .
Are Graduate Assistantships available?
Graduate Assistantships are available. Contact Ms. Patty Jamieson, at 706-568-2301 for more information.
Do I need to have my transcript evaluated?
If your degree is from a foreign university, it must be evaluated by an accredited service. CSU uses the following services for this purpose: World Education Services, Inc. and Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
The complete list of recognized agencies is at http://www.naces.org/members.htm
How long does it take to finish the Masters Degree?
All work credited towards a graduate degree must be completed within seven years. The maximum course load for any graduate student in a semester is 12 hours, so a student could complete the degree in a minimum of three semesters. However, the typical and recommended load for a fulltime graduate student is nine hours in a semester, which would suggest that most fulltime students would need four to five semesters to complete their degree. Students who are employed will typically only take one - two courses per semester and will require longer to complete the program.
I have a degree from a foreign university. Any problems?
Undergraduate degrees must be 4 years in length to be considered the equivalent of a bachelor's degree. Check with the CSU admissions office for transcript evaluation instructions.
In regards to my professional background and certifications, will I be allowed to transfer credits, if yes how many?
We will accept for transfer a maximum of nine (9) credits of graduate level coursework from accredited universities. We do not accept credit for certification courses. The transfer has to be approved by a graduate student advisor in the department.
Is the CSU program a part-time or full-time program?
Candidates determine whether the program is full or part-time. All course work is offered in the evenings and/or online. The number of courses that you choose to take determines the pace at which you proceed and finish the program.
What are the starting dates for Masters Degree?
Entrance dates vary according to department, so please contact program coordinators for further information. Call the department at 706-568-2301 and ask to speak to the appropriate program coordinator. A list can be seen below.
Dr. Patricia Duttera – Educational Leadership Programs
Dr. Gary Shouppe – Masters in Educational Leadership Online
Dr. Michael Baltimore – Community Counseling
Dr. Lenoir Gillam – School Counseling
In general, you would need to submit the following to the department:
Departmental application
Two letters of recommendation
Resume/Vita
Professional Statement
Background Check Form
Program Entry Information Form
Then all transcripts from other universities, university application, GRE or GACE scores and immunization records should be sent to the CSU admissions office.
$30. (http://www.colstate.edu/future/apply/)
What is the number of recommendation letters required?
Two letters of recommendation, either from college-level instructors or employers, are not required but preferred.
What is the total cost for the online program?
Students who only take online courses are only required to pay tuition and the Technology fee. Tuition for online courses in the graduate school are charged at various rates up to $350 per semester hour depending on the program per semester hour. The Technology fee is $46 / semester.
When is the deadline for application?
See http://academics.colstate.edu/calendars/ for the dates for each semester.
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