GRADUATE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION

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1 GRADUATE ADMISSIONS APPLICATION

2 How to Apply GRADUATE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES Application for admission Complete an application for admission. We highly recommended that you apply online at Applications are also available at each College of Professional Studies campus location. Statement of Purpose Statement of Purpose: Write a 500- to 1,000-word Statement of Purpose that identifies your educational goals and expectations from the program. Current Résumé Required of all applicants. Academic Transcripts Admission to any graduate programs requires satisfactory completion of a baccalaureate degree at an accredited U.S. university or its equivalent. Submit official bachelor s degree bearing transcript and any post-bac calaureate transcripts to the Office of Admissions Graduate Programs. Two Letters of Recommendation (for degree applicants only; not required for certificates unless specified in additional requirements) Mail two letters of recommendation on your behalf from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities to the Office of Admissions Graduate Programs. If mailing any of the above requirements, please send to: Office of Admissions Graduate Programs 50 NI College of Professional Studies Northeastern University 360 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA If you have additional questions, please contact the College of Professional Studies Office of Admissions at: , or cpsgraduate@neu.edu. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: In addition to the above requirements: Educational documents, such as academic transcripts, from outside the U.S. will need to be submitted in English or in official English translation. If a document evaluation had been completed by an approved credentials evaluator, please submit an official evaluation as part of the application. Completed Declaration and Certification of Finances Original supporting financial documents Please note: To allow time for the visa application process, it is highly recommended that the application for admission to the school be submitted and complete at least 6 weeks prior to the anticipated start term. Any applications received less than 6 weeks prior to the start term may affect a timely issuance of the proper visa for enrollment with valid immigrations status. This may then delay the enrollment term. To learn more about the visa application process and the required documents to apply for a visa, please go to: THE FOLLOWING ARE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS MS in Nutrition, also needed: Evidence of prior college-level coursework in the areas of anatomy and physiology, human biology, and chemistry MS in Respiratory Care Leadership, also needed: Proof of credentialing from the National Board for Respiratory Care (for all U.S. applicants) Master of Education Interpreter Pedagogy, also needed: Three letters of recommendation from the following (this should be specified within the recommendation): * Deaf colleague recommending your work in the community * Interpreter (Deaf or hearing) recommending your work as an interpreter * Professional colleague recommending your work in the field Evidence of interpreting qualifications. Please Note: Applicants must have five years' experience as interpreters. You must respond to question 1 and choose either question 2 or 3 below: 1) Reflecting on your work as an interpreter, discuss the three most important questions you have about your own work and the three most important questions you have about the field of interpreting in general (this is a required question). Choose either 2 or 3, and explain the reason for your choice: 2) In your opinion what is the greatest obstacle or challenge facing new graduates of Interpreter Education Programs? What specific suggestions would you make to new graduates to overcome the obstacle/challenge? 3) Prepare a brief presentation designed to recruit high school students into the field of interpreting. Methods of submission (choose 1): * Submit your original responses in written English, and add an ASL translation of those responses. * Submit your original responses in ASL, and add a written English translation. * NOTE: Your signed versions need to be submitted in digital format as a CD, (Real Player or Quicktime only) or as a DVD. These can be no longer than 5 minutes each. Your written versions should be added to your CD as Word.docs. * Applicants accepted into this program must have access to mini-dv camcorder and the ability to generate video in Quick Time format. MMCP (Interpreter Education Master Mentor Certificate), also needed: Language and interpreting portfolio (for further directions, please visit One to two page proposal for a mentoring project that the applicant would like to implement during the fourth and final course of the program Three letters of recommendation, including one letter from a former or current mentor, as well as one letter from an interpreting educator Doctor of Physical Therapy, also needed: TOEFL scores of 580 or better (for International Students whose primary language is not English) Optional: If you wish your credentials to be evaluated for advanced standing within the transitional DPT program, then you can complete a petition, portfolio OR the Physical Therapy Examination Tool (PTET). It is recommended that you contact Dr. Mary Ann Wilmarth for further information: m.wilmarth@neu.edu Doctorate of Education, also needed: Official graduate academic transcript Three letters of recommendation from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities, such as an employer, graduate faculty member, colleague, or mentor

3 Application for Admissions Office of Admissions Graduate College of Professional Studies 360 Huntington Avenue 270 Ryder Hall Boston, MA Phone: Applicant First Name Last (given/family) Name Maiden Name Personal ID Social Security # Date of Birth I do not have a SS# Sex Male Female Visa Status Are you a U.S. Citizen? Yes No Are you a Permanent Resident? Yes No Are you authorized to study in the United States? Yes No Will you need Northeastern University s assistance in securing/maintaining authorization to study in the United States? Yes No Country of Citizenship Country of Birth Address Current Mailing Address Street City/State/Zip Permanent Mailing address (if different than current mailing address) Street City/State/Country Postal Code Which address do you want us to mail info to? Current Permanent Communication Daytime Phone Cell Phone Evening Phone Address Employer Information Your Title/Position Company Name Street City/State/Zip Work Phone I am currently not employed Language Is English your primary language? Yes No If No: Primary Language Have you taken TOEFL? Yes No If Yes: TOEFL date Score When do you intend to take the TOEFL again?

4 US Civil Rights Questions The United States Office of Civil Rights requires that schools report enrollment by selected minority groups. This is to determine compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and continued eligibility of Northeastern University for federal funds such as student financial aid. Race or Ethnic Group: American Indian, Alaskan Native Foreign National Black, Non-Hispanic White, Non-Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander Hispanic/Latino(a) Do Not Wish To Respond Education High School/Secondary School: Name of School Year of Graduation/Completion Postsecondary Schools: Please list (in chronological order) all college, universities, professional schools you have attended and/or are still attending: School State/Country Dates Attended Degree Earned Major School State/Country Dates Attended Degree Earned Major School State/Country Dates Attended Degree Earned Major Do you have any licenses/certificates (teacher/educator, nursing, EMT/paramedic, etc)? Yes No If yes, from what state? What type and level? Financial Aid Do you wish to apply for Financial Aid? Yes No Enrollment I am applying for Fall Winter Spring Summer Private/Custom program* Start Year 20 * Program code for the Private/Custom program is. I prefer to attend classes at: (check all that apply) Burlington Boston Main Campus Boston Downtown What level of academic program are you applying for: Graduate Certificate Master s Degree Doctoral Degree Dedham Online No Preference Have you ever attended classes at Northeastern University? Yes No If yes, when? What was your student ID? I certify that the information supplied by me on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature Date

5 Graduate Programs Please check the program to which you are applying: DOCTORAL PROGRAMS Doctor of Education Doctorate in Law and Policy Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy GRADUATE DEGREES Elementary Education (MAT) Secondary Education (MAT) Liberal Arts (MLA) Sports Leadership (MSL) Geographic Information Technology (MPS) Informatics (MPS) Digital Media Geographic Information Systems Healthcare Informatics Information Security Management Project Management Master of Education: Adult and Organizational Learning (MEd) K-12 - Special Education (MEd) K-12 - Science (MEd) K-12 - Mathematics (MEd) K-12 - Literacy (MEd) Higher Education Administration (MEd) TESOL (MEd) Distance Education (MEd) Educational Leadership Master of Education Interpreter Pedagogy Master of Science: Applied Nutrition (MS) Obesity and Eating Disorders Nutrition Education Nutrition and Fitness Business and Entrepreneurship in Nutrition Corporate and Organizational Communication (MS) Organizational Communication Public Relations Global Studies and International Affairs (MS) Conflict Resolution Studies Global Development Human Services (MS) Community Justice Studies Global Studies Conflict Resolution Leadership (MS) Financial Services Health Management Human Resources Management Public Management Law Enforcement Leadership Conflict Resolution Studies also available online (MS) Cultural Arts Administration Project Management Project Management (MS) Construction Management Geographic Information Systems Clinical Trial Design Information Security Management Intellectual Property Respiratory Care Leadership (MS) Health Management Higher Education Administration Adult and Organizational Learning Regulatory Affairs Clinical Trial Design and Project Management Advanced Leadership Regulatory Affairs For Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices (MS) Criminal Justice Leadership (MS) Technical Communication (MS) Fast Track Executive Master of Science in Leadership (MS) Executive Master of Science in Corporate and Organizational Commuication (MS) GRADUATE CERTIFICATES 3D Animation Adult and Organizational Learning Biopharmaceutical Domestic Regulatory Affairs Biopharmaceutical International Regulatory Affairs Certified Public Manager Conflict Resolution Studies Community Justice Studies Construction Management Cultural Arts Administration Digital Photography Digital Video Distance Learning Financial Markets and Institutions Forensic Accounting Game Design Geographic Information Systems Global Studies and International Affairs Healthcare Informatics Health Management Higher Education Administration Human Resources Management Information Security Management Interactive Design (formerly Digital Media) Interpreter Education Master Mentor Leadership Medical Devices Regulatory Affairs Music Industry Management Organizational Communication Project Management Remote Sensing Security Management Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Workforce Development

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