Admission Requirements for All Masters Programs
1.
Regular admission, a grade point average of at least 3.0 overall [based
on 4.0 grading scale] or 3.0 for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate work.
For conditional admission, a grade point average of at least 2.5 overall (based on 4.0 grading scale) for undergraduate work, and a score of at least 900 on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or at least in the 40th percentile on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
2. Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
3. Current RN licensure in the United States and eligibility for Alabama license.
Additionally, students applying for the MSN/MA must submit a GMAT score of at least 500.
For specific directions on applying to the Capstone College of Nursing click on How to Apply.
Admission Requirements for the Ed.D. for Nurse Educators
To be admitted into the program, students will meet the criteria for admission to The University of Alabama Graduate School and the Colleges of Nursing and Education. An admissions committee composed of both nursing and education faculty will select students to be admitted to the programs. The doctoral degree is a Doctorate of Education in Instructional Leadership.
General Unconditional Admission Requirements:
- An entrance examination score at or above the 50th percentile. Either of the following examinations may be used: the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE)
- An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, a 3.0 average for the last 60 semester hours in a degree program, or a 3.0 or higher in a completed graduate degree program
- For the MSN/EdD program, a BSN degree from an accredited institution. For the Ed.D. program, an MSN degree from an accredited institution.
- Current unencumbered RN license in the state in which the student will practice.
- Complete the Graduate School application
process:
http://graduate.ua.edu/applicants.html
Note: the Graduate School application process includes an online application, application fee and an online statement of purpose. Before being admitted into the Graduate School, all official transcripts must be sent to the Graduate School, as well as current (within the last 5 years) MAT or GRE scores.
- Complete an Instructional Leadership application process:
http://elpts.ua.edu/admission.html
Conditional Admission:
Applicants who do not meet the GPA or admissions test criteria may be
considered based on a review of the applicant’s qualifications
and space available in the program.
Students applying for either the MSN/EdD or the EdD must
FIRST contact:
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Sarah Acker |
Marietta P. Stanton |
Three Steps:
First Steps in Graduate School Process Admission Process:
- Complete the Graduate School application process:
http://graduate.ua.edu/applicants.html - Statement of Purpose: Completed on line with application @ http://graduate.ua.edu/applicants.html
- Verify that you have Masters preparation in Nursing from an accredited
institution and that you have a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher
in a completed graduate nursing degree program. If you do, you are
not required to take the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) or the Graduate
Record Examination (GRE). If your GPA is less than 3.0, you will be
required to take the MAT or GRE and score in at least the 40th percentile
rank (MAT) or obtain a score of 1200 on the GRE. Arrange for official
transcripts from all higher education courses/programs attempted be
mailed to:
University of Alabama Graduate School
Box 870118
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487
Second Set of Steps in Graduate School Admission Process:
- Verify current and active RN license with Director of the Graduate Program and submit advanced specialty certification where available.
- Provide two satisfactory references from former faculty or professional
colleagues and mail to:
Director of the Graduate Program
Capstone College of Nursing
Box 870358
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487 - Submit a writing sample outlining a potential scholarly project (two pages; typed double-spaced). Send electronically to mstanton@bama.ua.edu.
- Arrange an interview with a DNP faculty member (In person or by phone). Call 205-348-1020 to arrange appointment.
Third Set of Steps:
Upon admission, you will receive written verification of admission from the Dean of the Graduate School. You will also receive a letter outlining requirements for your final entry in the DNP from the Director of the Graduate Program at CCN. Upon admission you will need to:
- Provide verification of current CPR certification; compliance with health requirements including a recent physical exam, a two-step TB test; proof of immunizations; completion of an OSHA briefing on Bloodbourne Pathogens; and, proof of current professional liability insurance coverage.
- Sign a statement verifying that you have not used controlled substances. The forms to be signed will be mailed to you with the admission packet.
- Sign a statement that you will comply with HIPPA requirements
in relation to patient information. The forms to be signed will be
mailed to you with the admission packet.
All of the materials listed in the third set of steps will be mailed
to:
Office of Nursing Student Services
Capstone College of Nursing
Box 870358
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487
The letter provided upon admission from the College of Nursing will include the forms listed above as well as outline computer requirements for the online program completion, information on financial aid, procedures for advisement and enrollment, as well as procedures for obtaining your bama mail account.
- DNP - Graduate Admission Checklist
- DNP - Interview Questions
- DNP - Guidelines for Writing Sample: Potential Scholarly Project
Outline
For more information contact Dr. Marietta Stanton, Director of the Graduate Program at 205-348-1020 or email: mstanton@bama.ua.edu.
Deadline Date for Applications are:
- July 21 for Fall admission
- December 1 for Spring admission
- April 15 for Summer admission