Graduate Admissions

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  • No Application Fees
  • No GREs or GMATs required
  • Multiple start terms per year
  • Cohort program formats

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Doctoral Degrees

Master's Degrees

Admissions requirements include the following:

  1. Online application
  2. Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): identifies your educational goals and expectations of the program; please be aware that the University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose
  3. Professional resume
  4. Official undergraduate transcripts: must be provided in a stamped and sealed envelope from the institution(s), stating degree conferral and date
  5. Two letters of recommendation: from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities such as a faculty member, colleague, or mentor, preferably one from your current employer
  6. English Language Proficiency Proof: students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
    • Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S, stating degree conferral and date
    • TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC scores

The following Master’s degree programs have additional admissions requirements. Visit the program pages to learn more:

Graduate Certificates

Admissions requirements include the following:

  1. Online application
  2. Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): identifies your educational goals and expectations from the program; please be aware that the University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose
  3. Professional resume
  4. Official undergraduate transcripts: must be provided in a stamped and sealed envelope from the institution(s), stating degree conferral and date
  5. English language proficiency proof: ONLY for non-native English speakers for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
    • Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S., stating degree conferral and date
    • TOEFL, IELTS or TOEIC scores

Non-Degree

Admissions requirements include the following:

  1. Online application: to take courses without applying to a degree or certificate program select "Personal and Professional Enrichment" on your application
  2. Proof of bachelor's degree completion through the following:
    • Copy of bachelor's degree diploma
    • Copy of bachelor's degree transcript
    • Official bachelor's degree transcript

  3. If you wish to pursue a degree or certificate program in the future, you will be required to complete the formal admissions process for that program. Courses taken outside a designated program may not apply or transfer.

Education Licensure

We offer several educational licensure programs that lead to initial and professional teacher licensure. Each program has unique admissions requirements, visit the program pages below for the specific requirements.



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Northeastern University
             College of Professional Studies
             Office of Admissions
             50 Nightingale Hall
             360 Huntington Avenue
             Boston, MA 02115-9959

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    May 20, 2013 (6-week classes)
  • Summer Term
    July 1, 2013 (4- and 8-week classes)
    July 29, 2013 (4-week classes)

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