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Admissions: Graduate
Email
718-960-8777
Shuster Hall, Room 161Office Hours
Mon - Thurs: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fri - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Extended Hours:
Until 6:00 PM on Tuesdays
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ADMISSIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS
Graduate Programs
- A&H: School of Arts and Humanities
- HS2N: School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing
- NSS: School of Natural and Social Sciences
- SoB: School of Business
- SCPS: School of Continuing and Professional Studies
- SOE: School of Education
| DOCTORATES | ||
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| Programs | Advisor | Contact Information |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (BS to DNP) HS2N |
Sheila Hankin Darlene Dickson |
Sheila.Hankin@lehman.cuny.edu darlene.dickson@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (PNP or FNP to DNP) HS2N |
Sheila Hankin Darlene Dickson |
Sheila.Hankin@lehman.cuny.edu darlene.dickson@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-Master’s to DNP) HS2N |
Sheila Hankin Darlene Dickson |
Sheila.Hankin@lehman.cuny.edu darlene.dickson@lehman.cuny.edu |
| Ed. D. Organizational Leadership, Development and Change | Gaoyin Qian | gaoyin.qian@lehman.cuny.edu |
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Application Deadlines
| BUSINESS | ||
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| Schools | Fall | Spring |
| Accounting M.S. |
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| Business M.S. |
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| CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES | ||
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| Schools | Fall | Spring |
| Liberal Studies M.A. |
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No Enrollment |
| EDUCATION | ||
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| Schools | Fall | Spring |
| Art Education, Art Teacher, (Pre-K - Grade 12) M.A. |
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November 15 |
| Bilingual Extension (Grades B-6 or 5-12) (Online) |
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| Childhood Ed. M.S.Ed. |
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No Enrollment |
| Childhood Ed. Bilingual Extension M.S.Ed. |
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No Enrollment |
| Computer Science Education M.S. Ed. & Adv. Cert. (Online) |
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| Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S. | March 15 | No Enrollment |
| Counselor Education: School Counseling M.S. Ed. | March 15 | No Enrollment |
| Early Childhood Education M.S.Ed. |
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No Enrollment |
| Early Childhood Ed. Bilingual Extension M.S.Ed. |
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No Enrollment |
| Educational Leadership School Building Leader M.S.Ed. & Adv. Cert. (Online) |
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No Enrollment |
| Educational Leadership District Level Adv. Cert. (Online) |
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No Enrollment |
| English Education (Grades 7 - 12) M.S. Ed. & Adv. Cert. |
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| Human Rights Education and Transformative Justice Adv. Cert. (Online) |
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| Literacy Studies (Birth - Grade 6 & Grades 5 - 12)M.S. Ed. & Adv. Cert. |
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| Math Education (Grades 7 - 12) M.S. Ed. & Adv. Cert. |
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| Mindfulness and Contemplative Studies Adv. Cert. |
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| Organizational Leadership M.S. (Online Asynchronous) |
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December 1 |
| Organizational Leadership M.S. (Online Synchronous) |
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No Enrollment |
| Organizational Leadership, Development and Change Ed. D. (Online) | March 1 | No Enrollment |
| Science Education (Grades 7 - 12) M.S. Ed. & Adv. Cert. |
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| Social Studies Education (Grades 7 - 12) M.S. Ed. & Adv. Cert. |
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| Spanish Teaching M.A. |
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| Special Education Adolescence M.S. Ed. |
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No Enrollment |
| Special Education Bilingual Childhood Programs Dual Cert. M.S. Ed. |
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No Enrollment |
| Special Education Bilingual Early Childhood Dual Cert. M.S. Ed. |
April 15 |
No Enrollment |
| Special Education Childhood M.S. Ed. | April 15 | No Enrollment |
| Special Education Early Childhood M.S. Ed. | April 15 | No Enrollment |
| Special Education Adv. Cert. |
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| Teacher Leadership Adv. Cert. (Online) |
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No Enrollment |
| Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (T.E.S.O.L) M.S. Ed. & Adv. Cert. |
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| Teaching Languages Other than English Adv. Cert. |
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| HEALTH SCIENCES, HUMAN SERVICES, AND NURSING | ||
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| Schools | Fall | Spring |
| Health Education and Promotion M.A. (Online Program) |
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| Health Education M.S.Ed. & Adv. Cert. (Online Program) |
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| Human Performance and Fitness M.S. |
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| Nursing DNP | May 15 | No Enrollment |
| Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner M.S. & Adv. Cert. | March 15 | No Enrollment |
| Nursing Pediatric Nurse Practitioner M.S. & Adv. Cert. |
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No Enrollment |
| Nutrition M.S. |
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No Enrollment |
| Recreation Education M.S.Ed. (Online Program) |
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| Social Work M.S. | February 15 | No Enrollment |
| Speech Language Pathology M.A. |
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| NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||
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| Actuarial Mathematics Adv. Cert. |
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| Biology M.A./M.S. |
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| Computer Science M.S. |
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| Geographic Information Science (G.I.S.C.) M.S. & Adv. Cert. |
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| Pure Math M.A. |
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| Math Instruction M.A. |
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| SPECIAL PROGRAMS | ||
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| Schools | Fall | Spring |
| Mercy College Programs | April 15 | October 15 |
Application Process
Application Types
Graduate Degree Seeking Application - for those applying to begin a master's degree program.
Doctoral Application - for those applying for the most advanced level of academic study in a specific field where in-depth research is conducted and contributes to new knowledge.
Advanced Certificate and Extension Applications - for those applying for a short program of study in a particular subject. Most require the completion of a Master's Degree prior to applying. Financial Aid is not available.
Graduate Application for Non-Degree Admission - for those not applying to a master's degree program.
- For those who wish to complete the teacher certification process independently with the Department of Education (DOE), must apply as a non-degree student through one of the following pathways:
- An initial certificate through the Individual Evaluation
- An additional initial certificate through the Classroom Teaching Certification
- Advancing certificate level through the Certificate Progression
Please complete the pathways form and submit to the Program Advisor.
*Non-matriculated graduate students must reapply to the College by submitting the Graduate Application for Non-Degree Admission and pay the application fee following an absence from the College of any length.
Graduate Application for Readmission - for those on a leave-of-absence of 3 semesters to 3 years (3+ years must reapply).
Change of Graduate Curriculum (PDF) - for currently enrolled students requesting a change in certification, subject area, and/or graduate degree program. Complete and submit the form to the Office of Graduate Studies or Registrar.
Before submitting application
- Ask individuals to complete the online Recommendation Form (two or three recommendations - depending on your program of interest). Reference letters submitted on your behalf: should be from instructors or supervisors who can attest to your past academic performance and capacity for graduate work; must be written on official letterhead and signed; and submitted to the graduate admissions office electronically through the application system.
- Upload supporting documents (programs may have additional requirements)
- Application essay: Type a career objective essay of 500 words describing your intellectual and academic interests, accomplishments, and goals. If there is anything anomalous in your academic record(s), please explain.
- Refer to the application for specific academic program supplemental forms additional essay questions or required supporting documents.
- Additional Documents you may need to upload:
- Resume (required for all programs except those leading to teacher certification)
- Professional License
- Professional Certificate
- Admissions tests (GRE, TOEFL, IELTS)
- Proof of Name
- Proof of Graduation
- Proof of Citizenship
- Proof of New York State Residency
- Proof of Status
- International Students
Pay your non-refundable $75.00 (advanced certificate/ degree-seeking / extension/ non-degree) or your $20.00 (readmit) application fee online by credit card or e-check.
- Make sure you have submitted your application and have requested official transcripts simultaneously.
- Request official transcripts for all college credits obtained during and after high school.
- Transcripts are considered official only when sent via a digital credential company (ex. Parchment, E transcript, National Clearinghouse) to graduate.admissions@lehman.cuny.edu or U.S. Postal Service to:
Lehman College/CUNY
Office of Graduate Admissions
Shuster Hall, Room 158
250 Bedford Park Blvd. West
Bronx, New York 10468 - Applicants who attended institutions outside the United States must submit foreign credit evaluation. Evaluations and translations should be completed 8-10 weeks prior to the deadline.
- Once the application is complete, the Advisor for your program of interest will be alerted.
- Applications are reviewed and decisions made by the academic program admissions committee.
- Upon acceptance, you will receive registration and enrollment information via e-mail.
- Immunization Requirements – All students 6 or more credits in-person or hybrid are required to submit MMR and Meningitis (MEN) immunization records. For questions regarding immunization, contact the Student Health Center regarding immunization.
We have provided answers to frequently asked questions for your perusal.
CONTACT
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Admissions: Graduate
Email
718-960-8777
Shuster Hall, Room 161Office Hours
Mon - Thurs: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fri - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Extended Hours:
Until 6:00 PM on Tuesdays - Admissions Directory