Dec 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog V2 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog V2

Graduate Admissions



Admissions Procedures for Domestic Students

A graduate degree at Goldey-Beacom College can be earned at your own pace. Some students may wish to accelerate their program to finish in as little as a year, while others may take one course at a time during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters to to complete in two years. Courses are offered in multiple formats, ranging from hybrid to fully online asynchronous or synchronous through Zoom. 

 

Graduate Business Programs Admission Requirements

Students who wish to apply for admission to a Business Graduate Program must submit the following:

  • A completed online application.
  • Official academic transcripts, indicating the conferral of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

 

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Admission Requirements

Students who wish to apply for admission to the Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology must submit the following:

  • A completed online application.
  • Official academic transcripts, indicating the conferral of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • A personal statement of objectives and interests. 
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • A resume/CV.
  • Optional official GRE score to enhance the application. 

Admissions Procedures for International Students

The Graduate Programs at Goldey-Beacom College offer international students the unique opportunity to earn a master’s degree in just two years of study!

Each academic term (fall, spring and summer) is divided into two eight-week or seven-week sessions, with graduate courses scheduled one night a week.  Some business graduate courses are also offered on Saturdays, with classes meeting on four designated Saturdays throughout the eight-week session.

Most business degrees offered at Goldey-Beacom College are nationally ACBSP accredited and are taught by dynamic faculty with strong workplace experience and the highest degrees in their teaching areas. Refer to the Recognition and Accredition section of the catalog to learn more about ACBSP accredited degree programs. 

 

Graduate Business Programs Admission Requirements

Students who wish to apply for admission to a Business Graduate Program must submit the following:

  • A completed online application.
  • An official copy of transcripts/statements of marks/academic records, detailing all university-level work. For international degrees, copies of the diploma/certificate should also be submitted. Documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations if students wish to transfer any credits from that degree. 
  • Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores (or other proof of English proficiency). A minimum score of 75 on the TOEFL, an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher, or a Duolingo score of at least 110 is required.
    • Students who have already completed 12 academic credits or more in English and/or have been in the U.S. on an H1B or other working visa do not need to submit English Proficiency documents.
  • A Bank Statement and/or Affidavit of Support, which shows sufficient funds to finance the entirety of the academic program.
    • The Affaidavit of Support is only required if the student is using someone else’s bank account or paystubs to demonstrate sufficient funds. 
  • Current resume

 

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Admission Requirements

Students who wish to apply for admission to the Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology must submit the following:

  • A completed online application.
  • Official academic transcripts, indicating the conferral of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • A personal statement of objectives and interests. 
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Optional official GRE score to enhance the application. 
  • Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores (or other proof of English proficiency). A minimum score of 75 on the TOEFL, an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher, or a Duolingo score of at least 110 is required.
    • Students who have already completed 12 academic credits or more in English and/or have been in the U.S. on an H1B or other working visa do not need to submit English Proficiency documents.
  • A Bank Statement and/or Affidavit of Support, which shows sufficient funds to finance the entirety of the academic program.
    • The Affaidavit of Support is only required if the student is using someone else’s bank account or paystubs to demonstrate sufficient funds.
  • Current resume

For information about Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and graduate enrollment, please consult Graduate F-1 Students and CPT.