Graduate Admissions and Degree Requirements
The following are the admissions and degree requirements for Shippensburg University's graduate programs:
Master of Arts, Applied History
A departmental interview and a 500 word statement of purpose are required only if the applicant's graduating GPA was below 2.75. The program requires either a thesis or internship for graduation. 30 credits are required for graduation. Teacher certification may be obtained through additional coursework and advisement.
Master of Business Administration
Applicants will be evaluated on grade point average, course content, work experience, job level, leadership ability, team skills and whether they graduated from an AACSB-accredited college. If additional evaluation is needed, the applicant will be advised to take the GMAT and achieve a score of 450 or higher. For information on the GMAT go to http://www.mba.com/mba/default.html. Letters of recommendation are optional. A resume and a goals statement are required. A practicum is optional. 30-46 credits are required for graduation. Program can also be completed (via videoconferencing) at the Dixon University Center in Harrisburg and Snyder's of Hanover in Hanover.
Master of Education, Counseling
A graduating GPA of 3.0 or above is required for admission. A resume is required. A Supplemental Data Form and departmental interview are required. Letters of recommendation are required, and recommendation forms will be provided. A practicum and field study are required. The student must apply for candidacy in the program. 48- 51 credits are required for graduation.
Master of Education, Curriculum & Instruction
The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is required only if the applicant's graduating GPA was below 2.75. A departmental interview is required. The application deadline is Sept. 1. for Spring Semester, Feb. 1 for Summer Semester, and June 1 for Fall Semester. Letters of recommendation are required, and recommendation forms will be provided. 36 credits are required for graduation.
Master of Education, School Administration
A departmental interview is required only if the applicant's graduating GPA was below 2.75. Letters of recommendation are required, and recommendation forms will be provided. The student must apply for candidacy in the program. A thesis is optional, and 30- 33 credits are required for graduation.
Master of Education, Reading
A graduating GPA of 3.0 or above is required for admission. A departmental interview is required. The application deadline is Sept. 1. for Spring Semester, Feb. 1 for Summer Semester, and June 1 for Fall Semester. Letters of recommendation are required, and recommendation forms will be provided. An Information Sheet is required and will be provided. A PRAXIS examination, and a practicum are required. 33 credits are required for graduation.
Master of Education, Special Education
The MATor GRE is required only if the applicant's graduating GPA was below 2.75. A departmental interview is required. The application deadline is Sept. 1. for Spring Semester, Feb. 1 for Summer Semester, and June 1 for Fall Semester. Letters of recommendation are required, and recommendation forms will be provided. A practicum are required. 33 to 42 credits are required for graduation.
Master of Public Administration
The General GRE is required only if the applicant's graduating GPA was below 2.75. Either a thesis or an internship is required for graduation. The student must apply for candidacy in the program. 36 credits are required for graduation. The program can also be completed at the Dixon University Center in Harrisburg.
Master of Science, Administration of Justice
The General GRE or MAT is required only if the applicant's graduating GPA was below 2.75. A thesis is optional. An internship is optional. 36 credits are required for graduation.
Master of Science, Biology
A thesis is optional, and 31 credits are required for degree completion. Teacher certification may be obtained through additional coursework and advisement. The program can also be completed at the Dixon University Center in Harrisburg.
Master of Science, Communication Studies
A 400-500 word essay is required. The General GRE or MAT is required only if the applicant's graduating GPA was below 2.75. Two letters of recommendation are required. A thesis or professional project are optional. The student must apply for candidacy in the program. 30- 33 credits are required for degree completion.
Master of Science, Computer Science
The General GRE is required only if the applicant's graduating GPA was below 2.75. The student must apply for candidacy in the program. 36 credits are required for degree completion. The program is run Full-time/Fall, Part-time/Summer.
Master of Science, Counseling
A Supplemental Data Form and a departmental interview are required. Letters of recommendation are required, and recommendation forms will be provided. The General GRE or MAT is required only if the applicant's graduating GPA was below 2.75. An internship or practicum and field study are required. The student must apply for candidacy in the program. 48 credits are required for degree completion. In the Student Personnel track, a research paper or project is required.
Master of Science, Geoenvironmental Studies
The General GRE is required only if the applicant's graduating GPA was below 2.75. Either a thesis or internship is required. A comprehensive examination is required. 36 credits are required for degree completion. Teacher certification may be obtained through additional coursework and advisement.
Master of Science, Organizational Development and Leadership
A goals statement and resume are required. A departmental interview is required only if the applicant's graduating GPA was below 2.75. An internship and research paper or project are required. 30 credits are required for degree completion.
Master of Science, Psychology
A goals statement is required. A thesis is optional. The application deadline is the first Tuesday in April for summer and fall applicants. The deadline is the first Tuesday in November for spring applicants. 30 credits are required for degree completion.
Master of Social Work
This is a joint cohort program with Millersville University. Admission requirements include a graduating GPA of 2.8, a personal statement, a resume, and three professional references (forms will be provided). A General GRE or MAT score is required only for applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement. Students are admitted into the 36-credit Advanced Standing program and the 60-credit program only during the summer term.
Post-Master's Certification, Principal's Certificate K-12
A departmental interview is required. Letters of recommendation are required, and recommendation forms will be provided. A practicum is required. A minimum of 15 credits is required for program completion.
Post-Master's Certification, Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility
A departmental interview is required. Letters of recommendation are required, and recommendation forms will be provided. A practicum is required. 70 credits are required for program completion.
Post-Master's Certification, Supervisory I Certificate
A departmental interview is required. Letters of recommendation are required, and recommendation forms will be provided. A practicum is required. A minimum of 21 credits is required for program completion.
Post-Bachelor's Certification, Certificate in Applied History
A departmental interview is required only if the applicant's graduating GPA was below 2.75. 12 credits are required for program completion.