APPLICATION APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION. Long Island Campus 155 West Roe Boulevard Patchogue, NY

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1 APPLICATION APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ADMISSION Long Island Campus 155 West Roe Boulevard Patchogue, NY

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3 About St. Joseph s College S T. J O S E P H S C O L L E G E OVERVIEW Since 1916, St. Joseph s College has been committed to scholarship, service and our community. Our highly regarded undergraduate and graduate programs provide our students with the opportunity to pursue knowledge and acquire skills that combine to produce a better understanding of themselves, their communities and the world in which they live. St. Joseph s College provides an exceptional education that is rooted in the core values of integrity, service, social responsibility, and spiritual and intellectual values. Independent, private and coeducational, St. Joseph s emphasizes career preparation and represents an affordable opportunity for the diverse population that lives within commuting distance of the Long Island Campus. St. Joseph s College is committed to providing a transformative education that gives our students the knowledge and skills for personal and professional success in today s complex world. To this end, innovative learning programs are a hallmark of a St. Joseph s College education. LONG ISLAND CAMPUS Our lovely campus is situated on 30 acres adjacent to the Great Patchogue Lake. The campus features the multipurpose O Connor Hall, the Callahan Library, the Clare Rose Playhouse, the John A. Danzi Athletic Center and the Business Technology Center. ENROLLMENT Undergraduate: 4,529* Graduate: 825* *Statistics taken from both campuses, Brooklyn and Long Island. AFFORDABILITY St. Joseph s is one of the most affordable private colleges in the New York metropolitan area.

4 S T. J O S E P H S C O L L E G E Graduate Programs at St. Joseph s College BUSINESS Executive M.B.A. (now also online) The Executive M.B.A. (E.M.B.A.) enables students to develop the abilities associated with superior management performance and applies theoretical and quantitative knowledge to on-the-job situations in a global context that supports ethical behavior and responsibility. This 36-credit degree promotes business leadership competencies of adults with substantial work experience. M.S. in Management The 36-credit M.S. in Management was designed for working adults holding leadership positions in the public service, private and nonprofit sectors. The degree, with concentrations in organizational management, health care management and human resources management, promotes managerial effectiveness and the enhancement of human performance in organizations. M.B.A. in Accounting The M.B.A. in Accounting is a 36-credit program with classes ranging from Leadership and Managerial Development to Advanced Auditing. The program includes eight graduate management courses and four graduate accounting courses. This program was introduced as a result of the new license requirements for CPAs, which took effect in New regulations stipulate that accounting students must have 150 hours of education in professional accountancy, general business and liberal arts and sciences, rather than the 120 hours previously required. Several undergraduate accounting, business and other prerequisites are required before enrolling in the M.B.A. program. M.B.A. in Health Care Management The M.B.A. in Health Care Management provides health care professionals with a comprehensive business education that focuses on current health care issues. This 36-credit program emphasizes the financial, legal, regulatory, managerial, political, social and historical aspects of the health care industry to prepare practitioners for senior managerial positions in health care management. Throughout the curriculum, the program will support the development of ethical behavior and social responsibility, including diversity within the workplace. Central to the program is the self-directed managerial applications component of each course, which addresses an appropriate, student identified issue/problem/task within an actual organizational environment. Students are encouraged to work on these projects as part of teams in a way that replicates today s business world. M.B.A. in Health Care Management with a concentration in Health Information Systems This 36-credit program develops students expertise in the planning, development and implementation of health information systems. The concentration focuses on how health information systems can improve the delivery of health care with the latest methods and technologies for the collection, organization, use and evaluation of health care information. EDUCATION M.A. in Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Special Education The courses offered in this program are appropriate for teachers who wish to augment their expertise in teaching by acquiring the knowledge and developing competencies working with infants, toddlers and young children and their families. This program leads to certification in early childhood and early childhood special education, birth to grade two. M.A. in Literacy and Cognition This program responds to the No Child Left Behind Act and provides students with basic core classes that link literacy instruction to the New York State Learning Standards. The program addresses the challenges teachers face in the area of literacy as they work with students and families of diverse cultures. The program leads to certification in literacy and cognition, birth through grade six or grades five through 12. (Optional 9-credit extension through grade 12 available.) M.A. in Childhood or Adolescence Special Education with an annotation in Severe and Multiple Disabilities This program leads to certification in childhood or adolescence special education in the content area of undergraduate degree and in multiple and severe disabilities from birth to 21 years. The courses in the special education program are specifically directed to the No Child Left Behind legislation. The courses offered link special education to the New York State Learning Standards in the area of special education as well as severe and multiple disabilities. MATHEMATICS M.A. in Mathematics Education The M.A. in Mathematics Education leads to professional certification for mathematics grades seven through 12. The degree prepares students to become accomplished math teachers. Particular attention is focused on integrating technology with the teaching of mathematics. This program enhances math skills while providing the tools necessary for classroom management and curriculum planning. HUMAN SERVICES M.S. in Human Services Leadership This 30-credit program provides human services professionals with a comprehensive education in leadership development specifically addressing those competencies needed in the field of human services. This program will emphasize the financial, legal, regulatory, managerial, political, social and historical aspects of the human services industry to prepare practitioners for advancement. NURSING M.S. with a major in Nursing The program offers two concentrations: clinical nurse specialist in adult health and nursing education. The graduate curriculum, consisting of a core and specialty concentrations, builds on the knowledge base and practice competencies of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse and readies the graduate for advanced professional practice. Graduates of the clinical nurse specialist in adult health concentration (38 credits) will be prepared to actualize the multi-faceted role of the CNS in a variety of health care settings, reflecting the three spheres of patient/client, nurses and nursing practice and organization/systems. Graduates of the nursing education concentration (37 credits) will be ready to assume nurse educator positions in either academic or service settings or in patient education.

5 OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS A P P L I C A T I O N F O R G R A D U A T E A D M I S S I O N S (Please type or print neatly.) PART I BIOGRAPHICAL DATA Social Security number - - Title q Mr. q Ms. q Mrs. Other Name Last First Middle Former or other name Last First Middle Home address Apt. Number and Street City State ZIP Mailing address (if different from above) Home phone Cellphone Business phone TTY/TDD (if applicable) address Citizenship status q U.S. citizen q Permanent resident q Refugee q Other Country of birth Mark the box with an X to indicate: Is English your native language? q Yes q No If no, indicate primary language Are you a New York State resident? q Yes q No If yes, in which county do you reside? Gender: q Male q Female Date of birth / / Month Day Year Financial aid information: Do you plan to use Veterans Educational Benefits? q Yes q No If yes, under what law? Are you an active member of the military? q Yes q No Optional Information Race/ethnicity information is optional. Information you provide will not be used in a discriminatory manner. Are you Hispanic or Latino? q Yes q No (country of family s origin ) How would you describe your racial background? (select one or more of the following categories) q Asian (country of family s origin ) q Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander q Black or African-American q American Indian or Alaska native (enrolled, tribal affiliation ) q White q Do not wish to respond

6 PART II ADMISSIONS DATA Have you previously applied to SJC? q Yes q No If yes, when? Have you ever taken a course at SJC? q Yes q No Application type (Please indicate graduate program for which you are applying.) Graduate Programs in Business: Graduate Management Studies q E.M.B.A. Executive Master of Business Administration q E.M.B.A. online q M.B.A. in Accounting q M.B.A. in Health Care Management q M.S. in Management (please choose a concentration) q M.B.A. in Health Care Management with a concentration in q Organizational Management Health Information Systems q Human Resources Management q Health Care Management Term q Fall 20 q Spring 20 q Summer 20 Graduate Program in Human Services q M.S. in Human Services Leadership Term q Fall 20 q Spring 20 q Summer 20 Graduate Certificates q Health Care Management q Human Resources Management q Human Resources Management (online) q Management of Health Information Systems q Human Services Leadership q Human Services Leadership (online) Term q Fall 20 q Spring 20 q Summer 20 Graduate Programs in Education: Master of Arts q Literacy and Cognition (birth-grade 6)* q Literacy and Cognition (grades 5-12)* q Literacy and Cognition (birth-grade 12) [45 credits]* q Mathematics Education (grades 7-12) q Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Special Education* q Childhood Special Education: Severe and Multiple Disabilities q Adolescence Special Education: Severe and Multiple Disabilities * Fall term only Term q Fall 20 q Spring 20 q Summer 20 Do you presently possess New York State Teaching Certification? (required) q Yes Certificate No. q No q Pending Type of certification: q Initial/provisional q Professional/permanent Field of Certification (please check all that apply) q Early Childhood Education q Childhood Education q Students with Disabilities Area of certification q Adolescence Education q Other: please specify Graduate Programs in Nursing: M.S. with a major in Nursing q Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health q Nursing Education Term (fall only) q Fall 20 New York State R.N. Certification License No. Year obtained Do you have a B.S. in Nursing? q Yes q No Do you have a degree in a discipline other than nursing? q Yes q No Degree and discipline

7 PART III EDUCATIONAL DATA List in chronological order all colleges and universities attended, including professional and nursing schools. School Name and Address Major Degree Received/Expected and Date Please arrange to have all official transcripts sent directly to St. Joseph s College. Do you wish to transfer graduate credits for courses taken? q Yes q No If so, from which college/university? Note: The maximum number of graduate credits that may be transferred into a master s program at St. Joseph s College is 6 credits. The director of the graduate program will determine course equivalencies. What or who influenced your application to a St. Joseph s College graduate program? q College representative/admissions counselor q Internet q Friend/relative q Co-worker q Mailing/advertisement q Other PART IV EMPLOYMENT HISTORY All graduate applicants are required to submit a current résumé. Please list all positions held. Employing Agency/Company Position/Title Dates of Employment PART V VISA REQUIREMENT DATA Students who are neither U.S. citizens nor permanent residents of the U.S. must complete this section. All other applicants please proceed to next section. Country of citizenship Country of birth What type of visa do you require? q F-1 q J-1 q M-1 q Other: please specify Are you currently residing in the United States? q Yes q No If yes, which visa do you hold? Expiration date / / If you currently hold an F-1 visa, name of institution that issued your I-20

8 PART VI Have you ever been suspended, expelled or required to withdraw for disciplinary reasons from any collegiate institution? q Yes q No (If yes, attach a detailed explanation.) Have you ever been charged with, convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a felony charge? q Yes q No (If yes, attach a detailed explanation.) PART VII SIGNATURE To be completed by all applicants. I certify that the information I have provided on this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this application must be complete and that all requested documentation must be submitted before an admissions decision can be rendered. I understand that each department may have specific requirements. I further understand that any misrepresentation of requested information may result in admission being rescinded or in dismissal at any time after admission. Applicant s signature Date This application is not a contract. The acceptance by the Admissions Committee of St. Joseph s College does not obligate the College to anything other than to review and decide upon the applicant s eligibility for admission. It is the policy of St. Joseph s College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, handicap or marital status in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid or other school-administered programs. This policy is implemented in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes or regulations.

9 S T. J O S E P H S C O L L E G E STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES St. Joseph s College ensures that all students are afforded fair and equitable access to all of its programs and activities. Please contact the director of counseling, career and disability services at for appropriate accommodations and services. APPLICATION DEADLINES Please consult with individual departments for information regarding department deadlines. GRADUATE ADMISSIONS A graduate applicant must hold a bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university and fulfill all requirements specific to his/her program of interest. GRADUATE APPLICANT CHECK LIST To apply, please submit the following: q A completed graduate application q A non-refundable application fee of $25 in the form of a check or money order made payable to St. Joseph s College q Official transcripts from all collegiate institutions q Two completed Letters of Recommendation/Reference forms q A current résumé/curriculum vitae* *Curriculum vitae for nursing applicants ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Business/Graduate Management Studies Programs q Verification of Employment letter q Verification of Employment form q MMR/Meningitis Response form Education Programs q Copies of your New York State teaching certificates Human Services Program q Verification of Employment letter q MMR/Meningitis Response form Nursing Programs q Verification of Employment form q A personal statement q Verification of Employment form q Proof of Professional Malpractice (1/6 million) q Current proof of New York State R.N. licensure All nursing applicants will be required to submit a completed application packet to the graduate admissions office. Each graduate applicant will be contacted to schedule a department interview and to complete a writing sample if required. Please contact the department to verify any additional requirements.

10 S T. J O S E P H S C O L L E G E Visiting St. Joseph s College The Long Island Campus is easily accessible from south shore locations via the Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, and from central and northern Long Island via the Long Island Expressway, Patchogue-Holbrook Road, Nicolls Road, Veterans Memorial Highway or Route 112. We encourage you to visit our campus and meet with current students and faculty members. VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY. (EXIT 57 OFF L.I.E.) Travel south on Veterans Highway (Route 454) to Sunrise Highway (Route 27). Take Sunrise eastbound to Waverly Avenue (Exit 52). The College entrance and parking facilities are located 1,000 feet beyond the traffic light on Waverly Avenue. PATCHOGUE HOLBROOK RD. (EXIT 61 OFF L.I.E.) Take Patchogue Holbrook Road (Route 19) south. This road will eventually become Waverly Avenue. Take Waverly just over the Sunrise Highway overpass and make a left at the light, onto the Sunrise Highway service road. The College entrance and parking facilities are located 1,000 feet ahead on the right. Directions to Long Island Campus Exit 65 E Patchogue Yaphank Road (Rt. 101) Exit 55 Bellport Avenue Station Road St. Joseph s College Athletic Complex 155 West Roe Boulevard 246 Sunrise Highway South Service Road Exit 56 Exit 66 NICOLLS ROAD RT. 97 (EXIT 62 OFF THE L.I.E.) Take Nicolls Road south to Sunrise Highway, heading east. Travel to Exit 52 (Waverly Avenue). Take service road to College entrance on right. VIA SUNRISE HIGHWAY FROM THE EAST Travel west on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) to Exit 52. Turn left at the first light onto Waverly Avenue, then turn left again at the next light onto the Sunrise Highway service road. The College entrance and parking facilities are located 1,000 feet to the right. St. Joseph s College Long Island Campus FROM THE WEST Travel east on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) to Exit 52, Waverly Avenue. Continue on the Sunrise Highway service road. The College entrance and parking facilities are located 1,000 feet beyond the traffic light, past Waverly Avenue.

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12 TRANSFORMING LIVES ONE STUDENT AT A TIME For more information: Rev./07.14/2518 LONG ISLAND CAMPUS 155 West Roe Boulevard Patchogue, NY