Students entering the
Master's programs are reviewed based on the following criteria:
- Graduate Application for admission and
application fee.
- Two- to three-page scholarly essay summarizing
the motivation for entering our Master's program.
- Official academic transcripts from each
institution previously attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from
each institution to Clarkson College.
- Two professional recommendations using the
Graduate Professional Reference Forms. Supervisors or recent nursing
faculty are recommended reference sources. Personal friends and co-workers
are not acceptable reference sources.
- Current resume.
Additional admission
criteria are required for the following programs:
- Master
of Science in Nursing:
Baccalaureate degree in nursing from a professionally accredited
institution by NLNAC or CCNE. A 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. A valid
state unencumbered RN license. License must be effective in the state
where practicing or where clinical experience will occur. One year of
professional RN work experience prior to registration for MSN option
courses.
- Post-Master's
in Nursing Certification:
Master's degree in nursing from a professionally accredited institution by
NLNAC or CCNE. A 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. A valid state
unencumbered RN license. License must be effective in the state where
practicing or where clinical experience will occur.
- Master's
in Health Care Administration: Baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited institution. A 3.0 cumulative on a 4.0
scale.
