CARSON-NEWMAN COLLEGE Jefferson City, Tennessee APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO GRADUATE STUDIES INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS: CARSON-NEWMAN COLLEGE operates under a semester calendar. The fall term begins in late August; the spring term begins in early January. Summer term consists of Mayterm, two 3-week terms and one 6-week term which run concurrently during June and July, and one ten week term that runs from May through July. (Consult the current schedule of classes for exact dates.) The Master of Theology program will operate under a separate module based calendar. APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED ONE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT must be submitted directly from the Registrar of all previously attended colleges or universities to Graduate Admissions and Services. Admission will not be considered until the final transcript (showing the university seal and the highest degree attained) is on file. THREE RECOMMENDATION FORMS should be completed by persons able to judge academic, employment, and character qualifications of the applicant. These recommendations should be returned to the address indicated for Graduate Admissions and Services. Respondents should not be relatives. Admission will not be considered until the three references are on file. A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF PURPOSE is required for applicants. A form is provided. Admission will not be considered until the written statement of purpose is on file. Submit official transcripts and application materials to: Graduate Admissions Carson-Newman College C-N Box 71985 Jefferson City, TN 37760 PHONE (865) 471-3224 Toll Free 1-855-481-6926 FAX (865) 471-2013 EMAIL gradenrollment@cn.edu
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CARSON-NEWMAN COLLEGE GRADUATE STUDIES APPLICANT This APPLICATION and $50.00 APPLICATION FEE should be returned to: Graduate Admissions Carson-Newman College C-N Box 71985 Jefferson City, TN 37760 The application form must be completed in BLACK INK. IT IS THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY to assure that all required documents are on file at least 60 days prior to the beginning of the term for which admission is sought. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office if you have any questions about the application process. GENERAL INFORMATION Carson-Newman College grants admission to students who demonstrate adequate preparation and who possess the characteristics necessary for success at a Christian liberal arts college. The admission decision is made by the Graduate Admissions Committee of the program in which you wish to enroll and is based on academic credentials, test scores, and recommendations. Admission requirements for each program are listed in the Carson-Newman College Graduate Catalog. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Carson-Newman College does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, or disability in admissions or in the administration of its education policies, programs, and activities. In order to be admitted, all applicants must meet the academic and other requirements established by the College and the College does reserve the right to deny admission to applicants who do not possess adequate academic preparation and/or those who fail to abide by college policies and regulations. Where possible, the College will seek to reasonably accommodate applicants' disabilities to enhance their ability to qualify for admission. However, the College's obligation to reasonably accommodate applicants' disabilities ends where the accommodation in question would fundamentally alter the academic program. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the college does not illegally discriminate on the basis of sex in the administration of its education policies, programs, and activities.
CARSON-NEWMAN COLLEGE GRADUATE STUDIES APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION APPLICANT INFORMATION Legal Name Last First Middle Other Address City/State/Zip Telephone: Home Cell Business E-mail SSN: Best time and place to be reached (For Financial Aid Purposes Only) PROGRAM APPLYING FOR: Master of Business Administration On-campus Online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (Online) Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading Specialist (Online) Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Coaching Emphasis (Online) Master of Education in Educational Leadership (Online): Licensure Non-Licensure Master of Education Transitional Licensure Program - Licensure Area: (Must have letter of intent to hire from employing school system) Master of Arts in Teaching in Curriculum and Instruction Please indicate your licensure area: Elementary K-6 licensure Middle Grades (4-8) K-12 licensure Circle one: Art Music Physical Education Special Education Chinese as a Second Language Secondary licensure: Content Area: Master of Arts in Teaching - English as a Second Language K-12 licensure non-licensure Master of Arts in Applied Theology Master of Science in Counseling Mental and Behavioral Health Spiritual Guidance and Care School Counseling Certificate Program in Spiritual Guidance and Care (Non-Degree) Graduate Credit Option (Online) Master of Science in Nursing or Audit Option (Online) Post-Master s Certificate Program in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Tract Nurse Educator Tract RN-MSN (ADN-MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Educator Dual Tract Non-degree Seeking Explain:
I am applying for (circle one) FALL SPRING SUMMER YEAR LICENSURE INFORMATION R.N. Licensure: No Yes List states: Professional Nursing experience: Number of years License Number: If currently working in a health care setting, where and what is your role: Teaching Licensure: Certificate Number List states: Licensed in what field(s)? How many years have you been teaching? If currently working in a school, what school and where: Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense of any nature? Yes No If yes, Please explain: Have you ever attended C-N? Yes No Do you have a family member who is an alumnus of C-N? Yes No Relationship How did you learn about the Graduate Studies program at C-N? EDUCATIONAL DATA List all Colleges and/or Universities attended: Institution(s) Dates (to/from) Degree(s) Undergraduate major(s)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: TOEFL Scores: IELTS Scores: Date taken:
REFERENCES Each reference listed should be given a recommendation form which is included in this packet. (Non-degree seeking students in Education and Nursing are not required to provide references except those adding an Administrative certification.) (1) Academic Name Position Address Phone (2) Employment Name Position Address Phone (3) Character Name Position Address Phone I certify that the information provided in this application is true and correct. I understand that misrepresentation of any of the information supplied by me is sufficient cause for dismissal from Carson-Newman College. Signature Date
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE For Admission to Graduate Studies, Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, TN 37760 Name of Applicant: Program for which application has been made: Please submit a clear statement of how this degree will help you meet your personal, professional, and academic goals. SIGNATURE DATE ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEET IF MORE SPACE IS NEEDED.