Argosy University Online MAed Program Admissions Requirements
MS in Health Services Management online program
Admissions Requirements
- A bachelor?s degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Health Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
- A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for the last 60 hours of coursework (including graduate work) OR a 2.7 cumulative grade point average.
- A minimum written TOEFL® score of 550 (paper version),
213 (computer version), or 79 (Internet version) for all
of applicants whose native language is not English or who
have not graduated from an institution at which English
is the language of instruction. All applications for admission must be submitted to the
Admissions Department. An admissions representative is
available to help interested applicants complete the following
required documentation:
- Completed Application for Admission Form
- Application fee (non-refundable, except in California)
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended
- Prior to matriculation applicants will be required to submit a personal/professional goal statement (the statement is used for advisement purposes and does not become part of the academic file)
- Students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement will
also be required to submit the following:
- Personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
- Current résumé (or career summary)
- The names and contact information of three professional/and or academic references.
Exceptions to the Minimum Grade Point Average
Applicants with grade point averages lower than the stated program minimums may be considered for admission on an exception basis with significant evidence of academic and professional potential. This potential may be demonstrated by the career and/or personal accomplishments indicated in the statement of academic and professional goals, the career summary, and academic or professional letters of recommendation. Exceptions must be recommended by the Admissions Committee and approved by the campus dean or program chair. Exceptions must be justified, documented, signed, placed, and retained in the student?s academic file. Students admitted on an exception basis will be admitted as regular students on first term probation. See ?Exceptions to Admission Requirements? in section 5 of this catalog under “Admission Policies.”
Graduation Requirements
- Successful completion of all academic requirements set forth by the school and the HSM Department, with a minimum grade point average of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Forty-five credits are required for award of the degree, which includes an integrated field work experience.
- A completed petition to graduate
- The program committee on academic progress is responsible for making final recommendations regarding award of the degree.Most students can complete the program in less than two years.
