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Degree Specific Requirements for the Application Process
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Degree specific requirements for
each graduate program are listed below.
ALL of the requirements for your
program need to be fulfilled in order for the
admission process
to be completed and acceptance procedures begin.
Master of
Music
Master in Business
Administration (MBA)
Master of Science in
Accounting (MSA)
Master of Science in Management of Information Technology (MS-MIT)
Master of Science in
Education (MSEd)
Counseling & Human Services
Special Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Education Leadership
Education Non-Degree
Transition To Teaching
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in
Teaching English (MAT)
Master of Liberal Studies (MLS)
Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
Master of Social Worker (MSW)
Master of Science in Nursing
All required documents or writings (Except Education Degrees) can be sent to:
Graduate Admission Office
Room 246B
1700 Mishawaka Ave.
P.O. Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634-7111
Master of Music (MM) 1.
Send a comprehensive resume including a repertoire list.
2. If available, send a VHS or DVD of a recent performance.
3. Send an example of your writing-e.g. a research paper completed for an
undergraduate music course.
4. Continue and complete the
on-line application.
5. Send official transcripts from all the
colleges and universities that you have attended.
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)
Master of Science in Management of Information Technology (MS-MIT)
1. All applicants must take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
Indiana University South Bend School code is (MBA) 82L-WC-58,
(MSA) 82L-WC-76, and (MS-MIT) 82L-WC-92.
We will not consider your application complete until we receive your GMAT
scores.
Your GMAT scores will be valid for
five (5) years.
2. If you are applying for the MS-MIT program, you must submit an essay
describing your specific skills (programming, languages, software packages,
hardware packages, platforms, system analysis methods, telecommunications,
DBMS, CASE tools) and how you acquired these skills. List all
academic training and work experience.
3. Two recommendation letters ( can be completed at the end of the on-line
application)
4. Complete the
on-line application
5. Send official transcripts from all the
colleges and universities that you have attended.
Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
1. Counseling & Human Services Program
ADMISSION PROCEDURES:
1.
Complete the
Indiana University South Bend graduate application online at
on-line application.
2..
Provide three letters of recommendation
using this
form.
3.
Document all experience in a human services related
field.
4.
Submit a personal statement in which you address the
following:
a.
List and
describe your work and volunteer experiences related to the field of
counseling and human services.
b.
List and
describe education and training related to the field of counseling and human
services beyond your formal coursework
which you have
attained as a result of participation in workshops, seminars, professional
meetings, etc.
c.
Why have you
selected Counseling and Human Services as a preferred area of study?
d.
What
characteristics do you have that you believe would make you a successful
counselor?
e.
What
additional information do you wish to bring to the awareness of the
screening committee regarding your application?
5. Demonstrate
computer proficiency.
6.
Complete EDUC-G 500 - Introduction to Counseling and
Ethics - with a grade of B or better.
7.
Complete an
interview with program faculty.
8.
Provide official transcripts from all
graduate and undergraduate institutions attended (Transcripts from any
Indiana University campus need not be sent.)
a.
Preferred
grade point average of 3.0 (cumulative GPA of an earned degree program) or a
3.25 GPA in the final 60 credits of that degree.
b.
Those who do
not meet the preferred GPA requirement must complete the Graduate Record
Exam (GRE) and score at
least
450 on the Verbal Reasoning and at least a 3.5 on the Analytical Writing
section. Information can be found online at
www.ets.org/gre.
RETURN ALL REQUESTED MATERIALS TO:
Indiana University South Bend
School of Education (GL 120)
1700 Mishawaka Ave. P.O. Box 1117
South Bend, IN 46634-1117
ADMISSION STATUS:
You may be considered for conditional admission upon receipt of your
application, application fee, and official transcripts. You may complete
up to six
credit hours of
coursework prior to formal admission to your program.
ACCOUNT CREATION:
To create your
information technology account required for online registration, visit
http://itaccounts.iu.edu. You will need your student ID which
can be obtained by contacting the Education Student Services Office once
your application has been processed.
INITIAL REGISTRATION:
You may register for
classes at
www.onestart.iu.edu once your application,
transcripts, and
application fee have been submitted.
ACADEMIC ADVISING:
Academic advising for Indiana University South Bend
graduate programs may be obtained by making an appointment with an academic
advisor
in the Education Student Services Office, Greenlawn Hall room 120, (574)
520-4845 or (877) 462-4872 ext. 4845.
2. Special Education
ADMISSION PROCEDURES:
1.
Complete the Indiana University South Bend graduate
application online at
on-line application.
2.
Provide two letters of recommendation that can be
found at the end of the on-line application.
3.
Submit a written statement of your teaching
philosophy of educating students with special needs.
4.
Answer the following four questions (up to one
type-written page per question).
a.
How do you
think children and youth learn?
b.
What is the
value and purpose of special education?
c.
Describe your
comfort level with technology. What types of technology do you use daily?
When you have difficulty
with
technology, what do you do?
d.
Discuss what
is meant by “we believe in the value of learning for all students in
collaboration with others.”
5.
Demonstrate computer proficiency.
6.
Provide official transcripts from all graduate
and undergraduate institutions attended (Transcripts from any Indiana
University campus need not be sent).
a.
Preferred
cumulative GPA of 3.0 in an earned degree program or a 3.25 GPA in the final
60 credits of that degree program.
b.
Those who do
not meet the preferred GPA requirement must:
i.
Complete the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and
score at least 450 on the Verbal Reasoning and at least a 3.5 on the
Analytical
Writing section. Information can be found online at
www.ets.org/gre.
ii.
Complete an
interview with program faculty.
RETURN ALL
REQUESTED MATERIALS TO:
Indiana University South Bend
School of Education (GL 120)
1700 Mishawaka Ave. P.O. Box 1117
South Bend, IN 46634-1117
ADMISSION STATUS:
You may be
considered for conditional admission upon receipt of your application,
application fee, and official transcripts. You may complete
up to six
credit hours of coursework
prior to formal admission to your program.
ACCOUNT CREATION:
To
create your information technology account required for online registration,
visit
http://itaccounts.iu.edu. You will need your student ID
which can be
obtained by contacting the
Education
Student Services Office once your application has been processed.
INITIAL REGISTRATION:
You may register for
classes at
www.onestart.iu.edu once your application, transcripts, and application
fee have been submitted.
ACADEMIC ADVISING:
Academic advising for Indiana University South Bend graduate programs may be
obtained by making an appointment with an academic
advisor in the Education Student Services Office, Greenlawn Hall room 120,
(574) 520-4845 or (877) 462-4872 ext. 4845.
3. Elementary Education
ADMISSION PROCEDURES:
1.
Complete the Indiana
University South Bend graduate application online at
on-line application.
2.
Provide two letters of
recommendation using the recommendation form at the end of the
on-line application.
3.
Submit a personal statement.
4.
Demonstrate computer
proficiency.
5.
Provide official transcripts
from all graduate and undergraduate institutions attended (Transcripts from
any Indiana University campus need not be sent.)
a.
Preferred cumulative GPA of
3.0 in an earned degree program or a 3.25 GPA in the final 60 credits of
that degree program.
b.
Those who do not meet the
preferred GPA requirement must:
i.
Complete the Graduate Record
Exam (GRE) and score at least 450 on the Verbal Reasoning and at least a 3.5
on the
Analytical Writing section.
Information can be found online at
www.ets.org/gre.
ii.
Complete an interview with program
faculty.
6.
Those pursuing the combined
Master of Science in Education/Educational Leadership Program must obtain a
recommendation from
their corporation
superintendent or the Educational Leadership program coordinator.
RETURN ALL REQUESTED MATERIALS TO:
Indiana University South Bend
School of Education (GL 120)
1700 Mishawaka Ave. P.O. Box 1117
South Bend, IN 46634-1117
ADMISSION STATUS:
You may be considered for conditional admission upon receipt of your
application, application fee, and official transcripts. You may complete
up to six credit hours of coursework prior to formal admission to your
program.
ACCOUNT CREATION:
To create your information
technology account required for online registration, visit
http://itaccounts.iu.edu. You will need your student ID which
can be obtained by contacting the Education Student Services Office once
your application has been processed.
INITIAL REGISTRATION:
You may register for classes at
www.onestart.iu.edu once your application, transcripts, and application
fee have been submitted.
ACADEMIC ADVISING:
Academic advising for Indiana University South Bend graduate programs may be
obtained by making an appointment with an academic
advisor in the Education Student Services Office, Greenlawn Hall room 120,
(574) 520-4845 or (877) 462-4872 ext. 4845.
4.
Secondary Education
ADMISSION PROCEDURES:
1.
Complete the Indiana University South Bend
graduate application online at
on-line application.
2.
Provide two letters of
recommendation using the
recommendation form at the end of the on-line application.
3.
Submit a personal statement
4.
Demonstrate computer proficiency
5. Provide
official transcripts from all
graduate and undergraduate institutions attended (Transcripts from any
Indiana University campus need not be sent.)
a.
Preferred cumulative GPA of
3.0 in an earned degree program or a 3.25 GPA in the final 60 credits of
that degree program.
b.
Those who do not meet the
preferred GPA requirement must:
i.
Complete the Graduate Record
Exam (GRE) and score at least 450 on the Verbal Reasoning and at least a 3.5
on the
Analytical Writing section.
Information can be found online at
www.ets.org/gre.
ii.
Complete an interview with program
faculty.
6.
Those pursuing the combined
Master of Science in Education/Educational Leadership Program must obtain a
recommendation from
their corporation superintendent or the
Educational Leadership program coordinator.
RETURN ALL
REQUESTED MATERIALS TO:
Indiana University South Bend
School of Education (GL 120)
1700 Mishawaka Ave. P.O. Box 1117
South Bend, IN 46634-1117
ADMISSION STATUS:
You may be considered for conditional admission upon receipt of your
application, application fee, and official transcripts. You may complete
up to six credit hours of coursework prior to formal admission to your
program.
ACCOUNT CREATION:
To create your information technology account required for online
registration, visit
http://itaccounts.iu.edu. You will need your student ID
which can be obtained by contacting the Education Student Services
Office once your application has been processed.
INITIAL REGISTRATION:
You may register for classes at
www.onestart.iu.edu once your application, transcripts, and application
fee have been submitted.
ACADEMIC ADVISING:
Academic advising for Indiana University South Bend graduate programs may be
obtained by making an appointment with an
academic advisor in the Education Student Services Office, Greenlawn
Hall room 120, (574) 520-4845 or (877) 462-4872 ext. 4845.
5. Educational Leadership
Certification Program
NOTE: All Educational
Leadership Certification Program applicants must possess a graduate degree.
ADMISSION PROCEDURES:
1.
Complete the Indiana University South Bend
graduate application online at
on-line application.
2. Provide
official transcripts from all
graduate and undergraduate institutions attended (Transcripts from any
Indiana University campus
need not be sent.) Preferred
cumulative grade point average
of 3.0.
3.
Complete an interview with program faculty.
4.
Obtain a recommendation from their
corporation superintendent and the Educational Leadership program
coordinator.
RETURN ALL REQUESTED MATERIALS TO:
Indiana University South Bend
School of Education (GL 120)
1700 Mishawaka Ave. P.O. Box 1117
South Bend, IN 46634-1117
ACCOUNT CREATION:
To create your information technology account required for online
registration, visit
http://itaccounts.iu.edu. You will need your student ID
which can be obtained by contacting the Education Student Services Office
once your application has been processed.
REGISTRATION:
You may register for classes at
www.onestart.iu.edu once you have been admitted.
ACADEMIC ADVISING:
Academic advising for Indiana University South Bend graduate programs may be
obtained by making an appointment with an
academic advisor in the Education Student Services Office, Greenlawn Hall
room 120, (574) 520-4845 or (877) 462-4872 ext. 4845.
6. Education Non-Degree
ADMISSION PROCEDURES:
Return the following application materials:
1.
Complete the Indiana University South Bend
graduate application online at on-line application.
2.
Application fee of $45.00 (unless you have
previously applied as a graduate student to the School of Education at IU
South Bend).
3. Official
transcripts from all graduate and undergraduate institutions attended must
accompany application.
Transcripts from any Indiana
University campus need not be sent
RETURN ALL OF THE ABOVE MATERIALS TO:
Indiana University South Bend
School of Education (GL 120)
1700 Mishawaka Ave.
PO Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634-7111
ACCOUNT CREATION:
To create your information technology account required for online
registration, visit
http://itaccounts.iu.edu. You will need your student ID
which can be obtained by contacting the Education Student Services Office
once your application has been processed.
INITIAL REGISTRATION:
You may register for classes at
www.onestart.iu.edu once your application, transcripts, and application
fee have been submitted.
ACADEMIC ADVISING:
Academic advising for Indiana University South Bend graduate programs may be
obtained by making an appointment with an
academic advisor in the Education Student Services Office, Greenlawn
Hall room 120, (574) 520-4845 or (877) 462-4872 ext. 4845.
Transition to Teaching (T2T) Program
1. Complete the on-line
application. Application fee is $45
2. Send in a resume
3. Send a Self
Assessment form (Secondary applicants only) or
Disposition
Form (Elementary applicants only).
4. You must have a grad point average of 3.0 on a 4.o scale.
5. If your GPA is 2.50 to 2.99, provide this
documentation form of related
work experience, including dates, employers and phone numbers.
6. Send official transcripts from all the
colleges and universities that you have attended.
7. Provide a Limited Criminal History Report using this
criminal history
form. Print out and fill in the blank spaces and send it to the State Police
with your fee. You can also access your criminal history report
on-line at On-line Criminal History.
8. Two letters of recommendation (can be completed at the end of the on-line
application)
9. Take the Praxis I and arrange to have your score sent to the Office of
Graduate Admission. The address is listed at the top of this page. 10. Take the School of Education's content area tests in science and
social studies (Elementary applicants only)
* For Elementary
and Secondary Education Admissions:
Once
the on-line application is completed, applicants will assemble all remaining
materials, i.e., transcripts, recommendation letters, etc. When these
materials are all complete and assembled in one admission packet, you will
mail or deliver in person this completed packet to the:
Indiana University South Bend
School of Education (GL 120)
1700
W. Mishawaka Ave.
South
Bend, IN 46634
Applicants will not be considered
until all materials are submitted.
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and Computer
Science
Please provide the following:
1. Complete the
on-line application.
Application fee is $45 ($55 for International Students)
2. Send official transcripts from all the
colleges and universities that you have attended.
3. Three (3)
letters of recommendation ( can be completed at the end of the on-line
application)
4. Hold a
bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a
minimum of a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
5. If your GPA
is below 3.0 and you completed your undergraduate degree too long ago or
have no work experience in the field of study,
you will be required to complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test
and score a 600 or above on it.
6. Applicants
whose native language is not English should submit a TOEFL test result of
550 before they can be admitted.
7. Students who
do not have a background in computer science and/or mathematics will be
required to take appropriate prerequisite course work.
Master of Arts in English (MA)
Master of Arts in Teaching English (MAT)
Please provide the following:
1. A statement of purpose identifying the your goals
and interests in pursuing graduate work in English and describing the
educational and
work experiences that contributed to that sense of purpose.
2. A copy of your teaching certificate (For MAT applicants only).
3. A recent writing sample that
demonstrates your analytical skills, research abilities, and command of
clear and fluent prose (Optional).
4. Two recommendation letters ( can be completed at the end of the on-line
application)
5. Complete the
on-line
application.
6. Send official transcripts from all the
colleges and universities that you have attended.
Master of Liberal Studies (MLS)
* All students wishing to enter the
program should contact the director of the graduate studies of the Liberal
Arts at 574-520-4185.
1. Each applicant must submit an
essay ( between 2 and 3 pages, typed, double spaced) to help the admission
committee consider whether the student's
background
and intellectual interest constitute a good match for the MLS program. Since
the MLS program has a strong emphasis on writing,
the admission committee
also uses the essay as evidence of a student's ability to write at a
graduate level.
You are encouraged to take the time to write clearly and
effectively. In your essay, please discuss the following topics:
a. Introduce us to your intellectual interests and goals
b. Discuss how have you continued your education beyond your undergraduate degree?
c. Discuss how certain artist, writers, thinkers, or experiences influenced your
intellectual development.
d. Explain why you've decided to undertake graduate work and how the MLS
program fits your future plans, both personal and intellectual.
e Discuss what personal and professional experiences have prepared you for
success in this graduate program.
2. Two recommendation letters ( can be completed at the
end of the on-line application)
3. Complete the
on-line
application
4. Send official
transcripts from all the colleges and universities that you
have attended.
Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
1. If your undergraduate GPA
is lower than 3.0 ( on a 4.0 scale), you must take the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE).
IUSB's
code is 1339, have best results sent to:
Graduate Admission Office
Room 246B
1700 Mishawaka Ave.
P.O. Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634-7111
The GRE results must be sent in and received before the deadline of the
application in order to be reviewed for acceptance.
A score of 900 verbal /
quantitative is required for acceptance into the program.
2. Three recommendation letters (can be completed at the end of the on-line
application)
3. Complete the
on-line application
4. Send
official transcripts from all the colleges and
universities that you have attended.
Master of Social Work (MSW)
1. Write a personal
narrative, typically 6 - 8 pages, double spaced, typed, and 12 font. It will
aid the Admission Committee in assessing the applicants
qualifications
for professional social work practices among these qualifications are:
ability to think analytically and conceptually;
clarity in self-expression;
responsiveness and
sensitivity to diversion; commitment to improving social conditions; and the
ability
to function creatively, responsibly and independently.
Your narrative should address the following:
a. How do you account for your interest in social work?
b. How do you see the experience you have had in paid or volunteer work as
relating to your choice of social work profession?
c. What is your perception or understanding of social work as a profession?
d. How do you see social workers intervening with individuals, families,
groups, organizations, communities, and political entities?
e. How do you believe the mission of social work is different from other
disciplines such as psychology and psychiatry?
f. The concept of cultural pluralism emphasizes respect for diversity
of values, heritages, customs, and lifestyles.
(1) what experiences have you had which make you feel that you can work
effectively with people from diverse populations
reflecting ethnic, age, disability, socio-economic, gender and sexual
orientation differences?
(2) What difficulties, if any, do you feel that you might have in working
with any of populations listed above?
g. Describe an ethical dilemma you have experienced. What alternative
actions did you consider and why?
DO NOT revel names of individuals or organizations
h. Recount one significant experience in which you have been involved in
giving either formal or informal helping services.
In addition, recount one significant experience in which you were involved
in receiving either formal or informal helping services.
i. Social work is committed to social justice. What do you understand social
justice to mean? How do you think you can help advance it?
What experiences or factors shaped your interest in advancing social
justice.
j. Discuss why you think you are ready to attend graduate school at this
time in your life / career. Please include:
(1) Educational preparation
(2) Emotional preparation
(3) Time management plan: Please outline your preliminary plan to
participate in the program, taking into account coursework, preparation,
an ability to excel in 2 separate field practica of approximately 20 - 24
hours a week for 3 semesters (keep in mind that very few practicum sites
offer night / evening hours.
(4) Beyond scheduling, how do you intend to manage / balance these time
demands.
2. Provide a original formal writing sample, no more than 3 pages in length
excluding bibliography, in which you describe a major social problem of
great
concern or interest to you. Recommend a course of action for social change.
Discuss the potential benefits, drawbacks, and unanticipated consequences
of your plan. Provide citations and include a bibliography. Please use 12
font, double spaced, and typed lines. This should not be a paper written
previously
for a classroom assignment.
3. Two
recommendation letters ( can be completed at the end of the on-line
application)
4. Complete the on-line application.
5.
Send official transcripts from all the colleges
and universities that you have attended.
Master of Science
in Nursing
Admission
to the Indiana University South
Bend School of Nursing
master’s program requires approval by the faculty and is based
on the applicant’s qualifications as evidenced by grade point
average, statement of professional aspirations, official
transcripts, references, etc. A personal interview may be
requested. Acceptance into the program is competitive. The
following criteria must be met for
unconditional admission:
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Official transcripts from all
post-secondary coursework.
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Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0
scale from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program.
-
GRE testing is not required.
-
Copy of current Indiana RN license:
Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
in Indiana. Applicant must also complete a form
statement
attesting that there is no action pending or have been taken
against their licensure in Indiana or any other state they
have currently hold or have held a license to practice
nursing or health care.
International applicants not yet licensed by any
state in the U.S. will need to submit evidence of passing the
CGFNS
exam before applying for an RN license in Indiana. A copy
of your license must be submitted at the time of application.
-
Statistics grade (by transcript or current
completion at IU South Bend): Applicants need to have a grade of
B- or higher in a three credit,
300 level (or higher) class, and it must have been taken within
the last five years of the date of application. If the applicant
took
a course that is not 300 level, he/she may check with a graduate
counselor or submit a course syllabus (not course description)
to be reviewed for acceptability.
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Essay (goal statement): A 250-word essay
describing and explaining professional career aspirations as an
advanced-practice nurse.
-
Computer skills: Verification of ability to
use computer technologies including accessing, retrieving,
receiving, and communicating
information.
-
A test of English as a Foreign
Language: Applicants whose native language is not
English must take the Internet-based version
of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL),
which has a speaking portion. The applicant’s score must meet
the requirements
of the IU South Bend Office of Graduate Admissions.
International students must apply through the Indiana University
South Bend Office
of International Student Services.
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Essential abilities: Applicants must agree to
the essential abilities policy of the School of Nursing. The
policy states that students must demonstrate essential abilities
in a variety of areas (judgment, neurological function,
emotional coping skills, intellectual/ conceptual skills,
and other behavioral attributes) as well as meeting
all progression criteria. References:
Applicants need three professional references. References
must use the online reference form.
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Criminal background check: Applicants must
provide verification of a federal criminal background check
within the past 12 months.
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Clinical practice: Two years of relevant
clinical practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the past
five years. Application may be made during the cycle when
the two years of experience as an RN will be reached.
Ready to Apply? To
accurately complete the application and facilitate smooth and
timely processing, please make sure that all of
the following requested information is submitted:
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Complete
the
Online Application
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Two letters of recommendation (can
be electronically filed at the end of the on-line application)
Note * Application will not be considered complete unless all recommendation letters have been received
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Copy
of current, active, unencumbered
Indiana RN licensure
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Signed Essential Abilities form
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Official transcripts from all
colleges and universities that you have
attended, send to:
School of Nursing (MSN Program)
1700 W. Mishawaka Ave.
P.O. Box 7111
South Bend, IN 46634-7111
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Criminal background documentation, signed
Criminal Background form with verification of check
completed.
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ESL students:
TOEFL score as
required by the Office of Graduate Admissions.
-
International Students: appropriate
identification and immigration status documents submitted to the
Office of International Students in the Administrative Building
Room 147.
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Application Fee $45 ($55 for International Students).
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Personal Essay (There
is space for a 750 word personal statement at the end of the
on-line application)
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Form statement completed attesting
to knowledge of current and previous actions against
professional licensure in all states where licensure has been
obtained
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