Graduate Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the graduate programs must submit the following:

• A graduate application.
• An official transcript with a conferred bachelor’s degree is required. Some programs require a degree in a related field; others accept degrees in any field. (See Chart Below for Details)
• An official graduate degree transcript will be acceptable in lieu of a bachelor’s degree transcript.
• Students are encouraged to complete the Professional College Advisory Session and have a telephone interview with their admissions advisor.  In some instances, a video interview may be required.  
• Applicants to the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program must submit a personal statement addressing the following questions:
  • What are your career goals and interests upon completing the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling? 
  • Discuss your experience working with individuals from differing cultural backgrounds. How might this experience inform your perspective as a future counselor?
  • As adult learners, students need to balance program requirements and personal obligations. Discuss your plan for successfully balancing these two aspects. 

In addition to the above requirements, applicants with an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of less than 3.00 must provide:

• A personal statement.
• Permission from the Dean.

For Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program applicants who have a GPA below 3.0, please complete the following in addition to the items above.

• What obstacles did you face during your previous educational experience that affected your GPA, and how will circumstances differ if you pursue a Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Post?

Our Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) program is designed as a gateway for both traditional and non-traditional students, aligned with our institutional values of accessibility, equity, and academic excellence.  The following additional admissions requirements are specific to this program. 

1. Direct Entry – Technical Degree Holders:

Applicants who possess a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a related field are eligible for direct admission. These students may begin the MSCS core curriculum immediately.

2. Career Changers – Non-Technical Degree Holders:

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a non-computer science field may be admitted based on:

• Demonstrated technological fluency and computing experience (via transcript review)
• Aptitude for graduate-level study
• College-level math proficiency (Algebra, Calculus, or Statistics)
• Relevant professional, self-directed, or project-based experience

These applicants must complete MCS500 Foundations of Computing for Graduate Study (3 credits) with a grade of B or better before progressing into the MSCS core curriculum. The course is described above. The syllabus for MCS500 is provided as supporting documentation with this response.

3. Technologists with Industry Experience:

Applicants without a formal technical degree but with substantial professional computing experience may be admitted based on:

• Transcript review
• Evaluation of professional background and technical skills
• Optional interview with the Program Chair and Academic Advising

These applicants must also complete MCS500 Foundations of Computing for Graduate Study (3 credits) with a grade of B or better before beginning the MSCS core curriculum.

All applicants in this category must submit a professional resume outlining their technical background. Letters of recommendation may be requested at the discretion of the Program Chair when additional context is needed to assess readiness.

Program specific prerequisites:

In addition to the requirements stated above, the programs listed in the chart below have additional experiential admissions requirements. Post University feels strongly that students possessing real world experience elevate course and program dialogue and lead to a more meaningful learning experience. Relevant experience encompasses anything from part- or full-time employment to internships, research projects, and publications. Applicants with less work experience, but otherwise exceptional applications will receive consideration for admission. Students must provide resumes, transcripts, or other acceptable documentation to support the experiential requirements. Your Admissions Advisor will provide additional information on the types of experiential experiences that are acceptable.

Students pursuing the following enrollments must speak with a credentialing specialist and sign a disclosure (for MSA students- Texas residents only) prior to matriculation:

Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)

Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Language Learners

Master of Science in Counseling and Human Services

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling¹ 

Graduate Certificate in Alcohol & Drug Counseling

Graduate Certificate in Professional Counseling

^{1Federal Financial Aid is not offered to students in this program.}  

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Graduate Certificate Programs Admissions Requirements

Applicants to a graduate certificate program must meet and maintain the same admissions criteria appropriate to the program of study that grants the certificate with the exception to the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Certificate. IPC Certificate applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field (public health, nursing, dietetics, microbiology etc.) with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale), as shown on the applicant’s college transcript. IPC Certificate students must meet all other admission requirements stated in the Master of Science Nursing admissions requirements except for the degree requirements and the RN License requirement.  The Graduate Certificate in Professional Counseling requires students to have already earned 21 graduate credits.

Applicants may not transfer any credits into a certificate program.

Applicants applying to any of the counseling programs, the TELL certificate, or Texas students applying to the Master of Science in Accounting must speak to a Credentialing Specialist and sign a disclaimer.

Alternative Credit Options

Post University provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate college-level proficiency in certain subjects where learning has occurred in non-traditional ways, such as advanced placement courses, on-the-job training, standardized examinations, or work experience. Learn more about the Alternative Credit Options