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 uploaded transcript showing your highest degree conferred. Official transcripts will be required upon admission. Please note that letters of recommendation are not required for Non-Degree applications. 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 Arts and Sciences

Africana Studies
Anthropology
Art Studio (portfolio required)
Atmospheric Science (S)
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) - Application deadlines: Fall - August 1, Spring - December 1, Summer - May 1
Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (S) (R) - Must have undergraduate degrees in computer security, information assurance, digital forensic, cyber security, computer science, information science, computer engineering, business, MIS/Information Technology Management.


School of Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice (S)


School of Education

Counseling Psychology (B) (S)
Curriculum/Teacher Education (S)
Educational Policy and Leadership (R)

Educational Psychology
Literacy (Reading)
School Psychology (B)
Special Education (S)


College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity - Statement of Goals and Resume are not required but optional
Information Science


College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Computer Science (B)
Electrical and Computer Engineering (B), (S), (R) - B.S., B.Tech, B.E., M.S., M.Tech, or M.E. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related fields required.


Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy

Political Science (R), (S) - ALL transcripts are required, Application deadlines: Fall - August 1, Spring - December 1, Summer - May 1
Public Administration (R), (S) -
ALL transcripts are required, Application deadlines: Fall - August 1, Spring - December 1, 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