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Graduate Programs
Explore 100+ Majors, Minors, Pre-Professional Programs, and Graduate Degrees
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Graduate
Graduate Nursing Programs
Graduate
Master of Arts in Sports Administration & Leadership
Graduate
Master of Business Administration
Graduate
Master of Education
Graduate
Master of Education in Special Education
Graduate
Master of Professional Accountancy
Graduate
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
Graduate
Master of Science in Athletic Training
Graduate
All Augustana University graduate programs are accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The Augustana-Sanford Genetic Counseling Graduate Program (ASGCGP) is also accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC)
. The Augustana University Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) Program is also accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
.
A student interested in working toward a graduate degree needs to obtain, complete and file an official application with the Office of Graduate Education. The following documents must be submitted:
Official application (program-specific*)
Official transcripts from each college or university attended sent directly to
graduate@augie.edu
(transcripts must come directly from the college/university via a secure site)
Two recommendation forms testifying to the applicant's character and ability to do graduate work (program-specific requirements)
A 2- to 3-page typed essay in which the applicant discusses his or her academic interests, educational goals and plans for graduate study (program-specific*)
Non-refundable application fee of $60 (Students enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at Augustana at the time of application to the program are exempt from paying this fee.)
A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better
Sufficient undergraduate work in the proposed field of study to satisfy specific program admission requirements and graduate credit course prerequisites (See admission requirements for specific programs. For example, applicants for the Master of Education hold or are eligible for licensure.)
Augustana University invites international students, and those whose primary language is not English, to apply. Admission is granted to those who have excellent academic promise and achieved a minimum score on one of the following English proficiency exams.
TOEFL
(550 PBT or 79 iBT),
IELTS
(6.0 overall band),
Duolingo English Test
(minimum 105/160) or equivalent scores on the,
MET
,
PTE
,
GTEC CBT
or
EIKEN
exams. For applicants who earned a degree from an institution whose language of instruction is English, and those who earned a degree from an institution within the United States, the documentation of English proficiency requirement is waived.
* Refer to specific program prerequisites for additional requirements.
Augustana University graduate program costs can be found on the
Graduate Tuition & Fees page.
For information on funding options, contact the
Office of Financial Aid
.
A maximum of nine semester hours of graduate credit earned at other accredited institutions may be transferred to Augustana and applied to a student's graduate program providing that:
An official transcript is provided
The credit is approved by the Program Director and Director of Graduate Education
The credits have not been utilized in earning an undergraduate degree
A grade of B- or better was earned for the credits
The credits are not outdated (more than seven years old)
Transfer requirements for the Augustana Master of Education (M.Ed.) are specific to the program.