FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is tuition?
What financial aid is available?
I want to be a teacher. However, I wasn't an education major in my undergraduate studies. Do you offer a program for me?
Do you offer programs in Special Education?
Do I need to take the GRE?
Can I go part time or full time? What is considered full time?
Can I use a credential file instead of using individual letters of recommendation?
Your entry requirements list a 3.0 GPA. My undergrad GPA is less than a 3.0 is it still possible for me to be accepted?
What are your application deadlines?
When will I find out if I am accepted?
Can I take graduate classes on a non-matriculated basis?
I would like to know where I stand with the 60 credit liberal arts credits need for initial certification education programs before I apply can I have a transcript evaluation?
I already have a Master's degree can I take graduate courses at Nazareth?
Do you accept transfer credits?
Do you have Information Sessions?
I can't attend one of the scheduled Information Sessions. Can I meet with an admissions counselor or take a tour before I decide to apply?
What are my on- and off-campus housing options?

How much is tuition?
Graduate tuition information can be found here.

What financial aid is available?
There are several options for financing your graduate education at Nazareth. Click here for financial aid details.

I want to be a teacher. However, I wasn't an education major in my undergraduate studies. Do you offer a program for me?
Yes, we offer initial certification programs for graduate students that want teaching certification and don't have an academic background in education. At the end of your master's degree you will be eligible for "initial" and "professional" certification in your chosen program.

Do you offer programs in Special Education?
While our programs in Inclusive Education do not specifically use the terminology "special education," the certification you will qualify for when you complete one of our inclusive education programs is "Teaching Students with Disabilities", which equates to the previous language of "special education."

Do I need to take the GRE?
Only our Speech-Language Pathology program requires the GRE.

Can I go part time or full time? What is considered full time?
Yes, do whatever fits your needs. Full time is considered 9 credits; you can take a maximum of 12 credits per semester. Programs such as Creative Arts Therapy - Art Therapy and Physical Therapy require primarily full-time enrollment. However, in Art Therapy, there are occasional openings for part-time status.

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Can I use a credential file instead of using individual letters of recommendation?
Credential files are acceptable in place of letters of recommendation as long as they are for graduate school admission purposes (not employment) and are recent (less than a year old).

Your entry requirements list a 3.0 GPA. My undergrad GPA is less than a 3.0 is it still possible for me to be accepted?
Yes! Address your lower GPA in your personal/professional statement. Discuss specific procedures you will follow in order to meet the rigorous requirements of graduate study. Describe relevant experiences and/or activities that reflect your ability to do graduate work at Nazareth. Explain the reason(s) for your lower GPA.

What are your application deadlines?
Click here to view the detailed list by program.

When will I find out if I am accepted?
Approximately one month after the deadline.

Can I take graduate classes on a non-matriculated basis?
Some programs allow students to take several courses without being matriculated. Most of those students are in the process of applying to a graduate program. Those programs are: Management, Human Resource Management, Liberal Studies, and Music Education. For all other programs, students need to apply and be accepted in order to be eligible to take courses.

I would like to know where I stand with the 60 liberal arts credits needed for initial certification education programs before I apply. Can I have a transcript evaluation?
Transcripts are evaluated when you apply, however if you would like to have your transcripts evaluated before you apply contact our office and we can arrange an evaluation. Please note that transcript evaluations can take up to three weeks so it is usually faster to apply.

I already have a Master's degree can I take graduate courses at Nazareth?
Yes, for information registering as a non-matriculated graduate student (Professional Educator status) contact the Office of Graduate Student Services at (585) 389-2815 or e-mail gradservices@naz.edu

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Do you accept transfer credits?
Yes, up to 6 graduate credits may be transferred into your program pending approval. To determine if the courses you took are eligible for transfer credit consideration, click here to complete the Transfer Credit Approval form.
The Transfer Credit Approval form will be reviewed/considered once a student has been accepted to, and enrolled in, a graduate program at Nazareth.

Do you have Information Sessions?
Yes! We have approximately six Graduate Program Information Sessions a year. Attendees will hear a general overview of graduate study at Nazareth College followed by the opportunity to meet with a departmental representative. Before the program starts, there will also be an opportunity to take a tour. Attendees receive an application fee waiver worth $40.

I can't attend one of the scheduled Information Sessions. Can I meet with an admissions counselor or take a tour before I decide to apply?
If you'd like to meet with a Graduate Admissions counselor and take a tour of our beautiful campus, fill out the Visit form.

What are my on- and off-campus housing options?
There is a limited amount of on-campus housing available to graduate students. For information on on-campus housing, please contact the Office of Residential Life at (585) 389-2480. Information on off-campus housing can be found at the following link: http://www.naz.edu/dept/grad_studies/housing.cfm

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Still have questions? Contact us at (585) 389-2050 [toll free at (800) 860-6942] or gradstudies@naz.edu or stop by in person Smyth Hall, Suite 244.

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