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Rosemont College School of Graduate and Professional Studies offers Rolling Admission- you may apply any time before the start of a session or semester.

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Rosemont College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnic or national origin in the recruitment and admission of students, or in the operation of any of its programs or activities.

All applicants to the School of Graduate Studies must have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited 4-year college or university. Formal admission to any program of graduate study is granted only after all admissions materials have been received and reviewed, and all standards have been met.

The following items must be submitted to Rosemont College:

• Request three letters of recommendation, preferably from those who can address your academic and/or professional competencies
  (Three confidential recommendation forms are included in the Application PDF)

• For applicants whose native language is not English, official copies of TOEFL scores are required

• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
  (Two transcript request forms are included in the Application PDF)

Additionally, you will have to schedule an interview with the Admissions Office of the School of Graduate Studies.

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If yes, last year of attendance

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To satisfy Federal Government requirements, please provide the following information (used for federal statistics, not for consideration in regards to your admissibility to Rosemont College).

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If no, what is your country of citizenship?     Visa status: 

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I understand that I am responsible for the submission and receipt of official transcripts of my records and that the College will accept for its permanent file only those transcripts issued directly by the Registrar.

Consideration for formal admission to Rosemont College is granted only after all admission materials have been received and all standards have been met.

I certify that the statements submitted in this Admission are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further authorize Rosemont College to make appropriate inquiries, when necessary, to certify the accuracy of my records.

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Please read the Following Admission Requirements
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Counseling Psychology

Admission Requirements for the Master's Degree Program

Applicants for the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university, preferably with a major in psychology or a closely related discipline and a GPA of 3.0 or higher (some exceptions may apply).

Prerequisites: All candidates for admission must have had a major in psychology OR satisfactorily completed the following college-level psychology courses: 1) Introduction to Psychology, 2) Personality, and 3) Statistics.

Candidates seeking Certification in School Counseling must have completed 2 college-level courses in English (one in composition and one in literature) and 2 college-level courses in mathematics as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The courses must be at the 100 level or above, and cannot be remedial classes. Math courses must fulfill the general education mathematics requirement. A grade of C- or higher is required for these undergraduate classes. The Pennsylvania Department of Education allows advanced placement (AP) credits or successful completion of a College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examination as fulfillment of the undergraduate prerequisites in math and English. Acceptable CLEP examinations include college mathematics, college algebra, English literature, and English composition.

Application materials may be obtained from the Office of Graduate Admissions. Before the Admissions Committee can make its decision, applications must be complete and include:

1. Application form, including a 2 to 3 page statement of purpose identifying professional goals and explaining what motivates you to seek a counseling degree from Rosemont.
2. Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate (and graduate) studies.
3. Non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (check or money order made payable to Rosemont College).
4. Three letters of recommendation, preferably from former professors and/or professional colleagues or supervisors (please do not obtain letters from family or personal friends
5. For applicants whose native language is not English, an interview with the program director and official copies of TOEFL examination scores are also required.

Candidates seeking the Addictions Counselor Certificate must have earned a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or a closely related field.

Candidates must submit the following:

1. Application form.
2. Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate programs plus photocopies of catalog course descriptions for all graduate courses.
3. Non-refundable transcript evaluation fee of $50 (check or money order made payable to Rosemont College).
4. For applicants whose native language is not English, an interview with the program director and official copies of TOEFL examination scores are also required.
5. Following an individualized transcript evaluation, candidates will be notified of the requirements for the certificate. Required coursework may be waived depending on previous graduate education.

Admission Requirements for Elementary or Secondary School Counseling Certification as a Separate Credential

Candidates must have earned a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, education, or a closely related field. Candidates seeking Certification in School Counseling must have completed 2 college-level courses in English (one in composition and one in literature) and 2 college-level courses in mathematics as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The courses must be at the 100 level or above, and cannot be remedial classes.

Math courses must fulfill the general education mathematics requirement. A grade of C- or higher is required for these undergraduate classes. The Pennsylvania Department of Education allows advanced placement (AP) credits or successful completion of a College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examination as fulfillment of the undergraduate prerequisites in math and English. Acceptable CLEP examinations include college mathematics, college algebra, English literature, and English composition.

Candidates must submit the following:

1. Application form.
2. Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate programs plus photocopies of catalog course descriptions for all graduate courses.
3. Non-refundable transcript evaluation fee of $50.00 (check or money order made payable to Rosemont College).
4. For applicants whose native language is not English, an interview with the program director and official copies of TOEFL examination scores are also required.

Following an individualized transcript evaluation, candidates will be notified of the requirements for Certification. Typically, this includes coursework, Supervised Pre-Practicum, a 2-semester Supervised Practicum, Praxis I and II Assessments, and any additional work deemed necessary to fulfill Pennsylvania State Department of Education standards. Required coursework may be waived depending on previous graduate education.

Creative Writing

All applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university, preferably with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Before the Admissions Committee can make its decision, applications must be complete and include:

1. Application form, including an Artist's Statement, detailing your writing philosophy and your aims in earning an MFA in Creative Writing
2. Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate (and graduate) studies
3. Non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (check or money order made payable to Rosemont College)
4. Three letters of recommendation (at least one should address the student's writing ability), preferably from former professors and/or professional colleagues or supervisors (please avoid obtaining letters from family or personal friends)
5. A writing sample is the major focus of the admissions review process for the MFA program. The applicant should submit three copies of a creative writing sample in his or her genre of interest. For fiction and creative non-fiction, please submit a minimum of 20 manuscript pages; for poetry, please submit a minimum of 6 poems.
6. For applicants whose native language is not English, official copies of TOEFL examination scores are also required.

C&I

Admission Requirements for the Master's Degree Programs
Applicants for the Master's degree must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university, preferably with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (some exceptions may apply).

Prerequisites:

All candidates seeking Certification must have satisfactorily completed 2 college-level courses in English (composition, literature) and 2 college-level courses in mathematics.
Candidates seeking Elementary Certification must have completed the following additional prerequisites at the college level: Basic Psychology, Laboratory Science (including coverage of environmental studies), and American History.

Any deficiency in prerequisites may be fulfilled while candidates are enrolled in the program.
Application materials may be obtained from the Office of Graduate Studies or online at the College website.

Before the Admissions Committee can make its decision, applications must be complete and include:

1. Application form
2 . Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate studies
3 . Non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (check or money order made payable to Rosemont College)
4 . Three letters of recommendation, preferably from former professors and/or professional colleagues or supervisors (please avoid obtaining letters from family or personal friends)
5 . Statement of purpose.
6 . For applicants whose native language is not English, official copies of TOEFL examination scores are also required.

Admission Requirements for Elementary Certification as a Separate Credential

Candidates who have already earned a baccalaureate degree may pursue Certification as a separate credential. Candidates' credentials must be reviewed for completion of all college-level prerequisites; any deficiency in prerequisites may be fulfilled while candidates are enrolled in the program of study.

In addition, candidates must submit the following:

1. Application form
2 . Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate (and graduate) programs plus photocopies of catalog course descriptions for all prerequisite courses
3 . Non-refundable transcript evaluation fee of $50.00 (check or money order made payable to Rosemont College).

Following an individualized transcript evaluation, candidates will be notified in writing of the requirements for Certification. Typically, these include coursework, Student Teaching (for Instructional I Certification), Praxis Assessments, and any additional work deemed necessary to fulfill Pennsylvania State Department of Education standards.

E&P

Admission Requirements
All applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university, preferably with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Before the Admissions Committee can make its decision, applications must be complete and include:

1. Application form, including a Statement of Purpose detailing your aim in earning a graduate degree in Publishing
2. Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate (and graduate) studies
3. Non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (check or money order made payable to Rosemont College)
4. Three letters of recommendation, preferably from former professors and/or professional colleagues or supervisors (please avoid obtaining letters from family or personal friends
5. For applicants whose native language is not English, official copies of TOEFL examination scores are also required.

English Literature

Admission Requirements
All applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university, preferably with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Before the Admissions Committee can make its decision, applications must be complete and include:

1. Application form, including a Statement of Purpose detailing your aim in earning a higher degree in English literature
2. Official transcripts for all previous undergraduate (and graduate) studies
3. Non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (check or money order made payable to Rosemont College)
4. Three letters of recommendation, preferably from former professors and/or professional colleagues or supervisors (please avoid obtaining letters from family or personal friends)
5. A writing sample of 10  15 pages in length (typed, double-spaced) related to the study of literature
6. For applicants whose native language is not English, official copies of TOEFL examination scores are also required.

MBA & MSM

Graduate Admissions Requirements

1. Completed Application
2. $50 application fee (fee waived if application is filed online)
3. Two letters of recommendation (one must be from a current supervisor)
4. Professional resume Official transcript from the institution that granted an undergraduate degree
5. 750-word leadership statement Graduate Interview

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