Graduate Admissions Requirements
Graduate Admissions Process
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the graduate programs must submit the following:
- A graduate application.
- An official transcript with a conferred bachelor’s degree in a related field. (See Chart Below for Details)
- An official graduate degree transcript will be permitted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree transcript.
In addition to the above requirements, applicants with an undergraduate CGPA of 3.0 or higher
- One letter of recommendation required, 2 suggested.
In addition to the above requirements, applicants with an undergraduate CGPA of less than 3.0
- One letter of recommendation required, 2 suggested.
- A personal statement.
- Permission from the Dean.
Program specific prerequisites:
Master of Science in Counseling and Human Services
| Program Name | Prerequisite |
| Master of Business Administration | Bachelor of Science in business-related subject. A student with a Bachelor of Science in a non-business related field must take BUS501 – Economic Foundations of Accounting and Finance or ACC111, ECO201, FIN201 and LAW204. BUS501. BUS501 will be waived for students with a Bachelor of Science in a business related field. Please contact a Graduate Admissions Representative for details. . |
| Master of Science Accounting | Bachelor of Science in Accounting or a Bachelor of Science in a non-accounting field and the successful completion of 3 semester credits in Financial or Managerial Accounting. Students interested in becoming a CPA, please contact a graduate Admissions Representative for details. |
| Master of Science in Counseling and Human Services | For applicants with an undergraduate CGPA of 3.00 or higher: one year of full-time work and/or volunteer experience. For applicants with an undergraduate CGPA of 2.50-2.99: three years or more of full-time experience. For applicants with an undergraduate CGPA of 2.00-2.49: five years or more of full-time experience |
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 be considered for admission. Students are required to provide resumes, transcripts, or other acceptable documentation to support the experiential requirements. Your Admissions Representative will provide additional information on the types of experiential experiences that are acceptable.
| Program Name | Years of Experience |
| Master of Business Administration | Three Years |
| Master of Science in Project Management | Three Years |
| Master of Science Accounting | None |
| Master of Public Administration | Three Years |
| Master of Education | One Year |
| Master of Science in Higher Education Leadership | One Year |
| Master of Science in Counseling and Human Services | One Year |
Admission to Graduate Certificate Programs
Applicants to a graduate certificate program must meet and maintain the same admissions criteria appropriate to the program of study that grants the certificate. Applicants may not transfer any credits into a certificate program.
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
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