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 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

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.

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 health care-related field (public health, nursing, dietetics, microbiology etc.) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale), as shown on the applicant’s college transcript. IPC Certificate students must meet all other admission requirements stated in the Master of Science in Nursing requirements with the exception of the degree requirements and the RN License requirement.

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