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Non-Degree Areas of Study
Please allow for a minimum of 2 weeks for application processing once all materials are received. Additional time may be necessary for application review in some cases. Minimally, all Non-Degree applications require the submission of a Non-Degree application, $20 application fee and an official transcript showing your highest degree conferred. Some programs have additional materials required and will be noted using the key below:
- (S) - Personal Statement/Statement of Goals
- (B) - Related Program Background
- (R) - Resume
- (W) - Writing Sample
Chart of Areas of Study (PDF document)
Areas of Study in:
College of Computing and Information
College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy
College of Arts and Sciences
Africana Studies
Anthropology
Art Studio (portfolio required)
Atmospheric Science
Biology (S), (B)
Chemistry (B)
Communication
Economics (B)
English (S), (W) - Application must be complete 30 days prior to the start of the semester
Geography
History (S)
Latin American & Caribbean Studies
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Philosophy
Physics (B)
Psychology (S), (B)
Social Studies
Sociology (S), (B)
Spanish (B)
Urban & Regional Planning
Women's Studies
School of Business
Business Administration (R)
College of Computing and Information
Information Science
Informatics
School of Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice (S)
School of Education
Counseling Psychology (B)
Curriculum/Teacher Education (S)
Education – unspecified (S)
Educational Administration (S), (R) - ALL transcripts and Include Concentration with Goals Statement
Educational Psychology
Reading
School Psychology (B)
Special Education
College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
Nanoscale Science & Engineering (B), (R), (S)
Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy
Political Science (R), (S)
Public Administration (R), (S) - ALL transcripts are required, Application deadlines: Fall - August 1, Spring - November 15, Summer - May 1
School of Public Health
Biomedical Science (S), (B) - ALL transcripts
Biometry & Statistics (S), (B) - ALL transcripts
Environmental Health & Toxicology (S), (B) - ALL transcripts
Epidemiology (S), (B) - ALL transcripts
Health Policy & Management (S) - ALL transcripts
Public Health (S), (B) - Please include desired list of courses in Goals Statement, ALL transcripts
School of Social Welfare
Social Welfare
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