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Applicants that have attended and/or received a degree from a foreign university (Not Study Abroad) must have their transcripts evaluated through a NACES professional evaluation service with a course-by-course evaluation that reflects courses, the cumulative GPA, and credits obtained. The provider will then send the official evaluation directly to us via email, portal access, or postal mail.
Depending on the concentration you choose to pursue, the application for the Master of Arts in Teaching has a few variations. Those applying for the Special Education or Elementary Education programs must have either completed your undergraduate degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. If your GPA was less than 3.0, you must score a minimum of 160 on the verbal reasoning section of the GRE in order to be evaluated.
Applicants pursuing the Autism and Significant Support Needs Certificate must have a completed undergraduate degree in Special Education, a Special Education Generalist license or equivalent from an accredited institution. These requirements can also be met if you’ve been accepted in MSU Denver’s MAT with a concentration in Special Education.
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Semester | Due Date | Semester | Due Date |
Spring | November 15 | Spring | September 17 |
Summer | April 15 | Summer | February 17 |
Fall | July 15 | Fall | May 18 |
Applicants must submit the following:
*For additional information please visit the MAT homepage
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Semester | Due Date |
Spring | November 29 |
Fall | June 4 |
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in any discipline with a minimum 3.0 GPA (in and out of major), but students with a lower GPA may still apply for conditional admission. Applicants must submit the following:
*For additional information please visit the MHA homepage
Applicants who lack the required prerequisites can complete the requirements via Peregrine Academic Services (online learning modules) or students can apply as a Non-Degree Seeking undergraduate student to take the necessary undergraduate courses to meet the requirements. Contact the program coordinator for details.
The mission of the Master of Science in Clinical Behavioral Health emphasis in Addictions Counseling, is to train practitioners with professional competency in the field of addictions and mental health counseling to provide excellence in service delivery along the entire continuum of care. The Clinical Behavioral Health Program will integrate education, research, skills development, treatment and recovery evidence-based practices with experiential opportunities in the pursuit of understanding and treating substance abuse and addictive behavior disorders.
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Semester | Due Date |
Fall Preferred Consideration | Jan 15 |
Fall Regular Deadline | Apr 16
or until the program reaches capacity |
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in any discipline with a minimum 3.0 GPA (in and out of major), but students with a lower GPA may still apply for conditional admission. Applicants must submit the following:
All admission decisions will be made by the Masters of Science in Clinical Behavioral Health Admissions Committee. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applicants will be notified in writing (via e-mail) of their status. Applicants may be accepted, accepted with conditions, waitlisted, or denied admission. Students who do not have a behavioral health undergraduate or graduate degree (e.g. human services, social work, psychology), or 2 years of clinical experience, are strongly recommended to complete a 3 credit course, “Foundations of Addiction and Mental Health Counseling”, with a grade of C or higher in the summer prior to enrollment.” Students should check the Master of Science in Clinical Behavioral Health Program website for application timelines.
Note regarding criminal background checks: While MSU Denver does not require students to complete a criminal background check, students should be aware that certain offences and charges may prevent internship placement and impact post-graduate employment.
*For additional information please visit Master of Science in Clinical Behavioral Health Addictions Counseling Emphasis.
The field of nutrition and dietetics is ever changing. In 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration will require all new Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) to hold a master’s degree, which means the professional standard for the field is moving toward graduate-level qualifications.
MSU Denver’s Master of Science program in Nutrition and Dietetics—the only program of its kind in Colorado taught in a flexible online/on-campus format.
M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics: Includes advanced coursework in nutrition. Graduates of this program will earn a Master of Science degree. Select this program if you want to pursue a master’s degree without a Dietetic Internship, have already completed a Dietetic Internship or plan to pursue one in the future.
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Fall Application Cycle Opens | November 1 |
Fall Priority Deadline | March 1 |
Fall Regular Deadline | June 1 |
Spring Application Cycle Opens | June 1 |
Spring Priority Deadline | October 1 |
Spring Regular Deadline | December 1 |
**Priority deadline will be emphasized as necessary for full consideration into the program**
Acceptance after priority deadline is only granted if space in the program is available. Students who apply after the priority deadline may be waitlisted until space is available in the program.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in any discipline with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit the following:
Prerequisites with a grade of C- or higher in the following:
Regular Admission with Requirements
Acceptance into the program may be granted if a student is lacking up to 2 prerequisite courses. Students lacking prerequisite coursework must successfully complete the required course(s) with a grade of C- or higher within one year of acceptance to the program. Students with a GPA lower than a 3.0 can be accepted into the program. Students accepted into the program with a GPA lower than a 3.0 must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA during the first semester of the program.
*For additional information please visit MS Nutrition and Dietetics
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, regardless of discipline, may apply for MSU Denver’s MBA program. Students are encouraged to gain at least two years experience in the workforce before applying, but it is not required.
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Semester | Due Date | Semester | Due Date |
Spring | October 5 | Spring | September 7 |
Fall | June 1 | Fall | May 7 |
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Semester | Due Date |
Spring | December 6 |
Summer | May 8 |
Fall | June 1 |
Completed online Graduate Admission application Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants must submit the following:
*For additional information visit the MBA homepage
Prerequisites and requirements will vary depending on the type of Master of Professional Accountancy program you are applying for.
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Semester | Due Date | Semester | Due Date |
Spring | October 7 | Spring | September 7 |
Summer | May 8 | Summer | February 17 |
Fall | June 1 | Fall | May 18 |
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Application Deadlines Non-Degree Seeking |
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Semester | Due Date |
Spring | December 6 |
Summer | May 8 |
Fall | August 7 |
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants must submit the following:
*For additional information visit the MPAcc homepage
Prospective MPAcc students can apply to the MPAcc program without having completed any accounting prerequisites. The Accounting Department has developed two (2) graduate leveling courses that the MPAcc Committee may assign to admitted MPAcc students, depending on previous coursework. The courses are:
1. ACCM 5050, Accounting Concepts (a graduate-level course covering both Principles of Accounting 1 and 2); and/or
2. ACCM 5100, Financial Accounting and Reporting (a graduate-level course covering both Intermediate Accounting 1 and 2).
If you have previously taken undergraduate accounting courses at MSU Denver or another college/university, they will be reviewed when determining whether any leveling is needed.
Additionally, these courses are taken sequentially, ACCM 5050 must be taken before ACCM 5100. Both of these courses are offered in the fall and spring terms only.
Please contact the program coordinator for details at [email protected].
The Departments of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics, and Mathematical and Computer Sciences jointly offer the Master of Science in Cybersecurity (CYBM). The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology houses and administers the CYBM Program.
MSU Denver’s Master of Science in Cybersecurity is an interdisciplinary program that combines the knowledge of cyber laws/policies, with a theoretical understanding of cyber-criminal behavior, and advanced computer science and information systems solutions.
Mission and Goals
The mission of the CYBM program is to provide students with in-depth knowledge as well as practical skills in both policy and analysis of computer and network security, privacy, computer forensics, and the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of cybercrime. The CYBM program offers the following:
Competencies
The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) developed the National Cybersecurity Workplace Framework, and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) developed Industry Competency Model. The CYBM competencies use the above framework and model as guides. The CYBM graduates will be able to:
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For full consideration and Scholarships |
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Fall |
April 15Fall start only |
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in any discipline with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit the following:
* Graduate student scholarships are available. For additional information contact [email protected]
The Speech-Language Pathology graduate program converges knowledge with skill-based learning to close the theory-practice gap. Amidst changing landscapes in education and healthcare, our program encourages students to think critically and make informed decisions.
Our vision is to graduate reflective practitioners who serve diverse populations in the clinics and classrooms of the future.
Application Deadlines: Applications are due on January 15 for admission to the program with a start the following Summer semester. Applicants can not apply to start in Fall or Spring semesters. A new cohort will matriculate each summer. Students can expect to finish the standard MS SLP 23 months after program start.
Application Procedure:
To apply for the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, the following items must be submitted by the application deadline. There is one application cycle annually, with a single admissions deadline (January 15, 2022 for Summer 2022 start).
Additional requirements may include:
MSU Denver offers five Alternative Licensure Programs (ALP). Teacher Candidates in the Alternative Licensure Programs may be hired by any Colorado Front Range area public school district, public or private charter school, or an accredited private school.
To enroll, all candidates MUST:
Please Note: access to enrollment forms is restricted to those who meet the requirements.
Individuals who have been hired as a full-time teacher and have submitted their application for Alternative Teaching License, but do not have a status of “alternative license pending” may be given access to the forms on a case by case basis.
Individuals who have an “alternative license pending employment/program” status, but have not been hired as a full-time teacher will not be given access to the forms.
*For additional information please visit the ALP homepage
The Autism and Significant Support Needs Certificate Program is designed for persons holding a current license in special education, or equivalent. It is also available to students in the Master of Arts in Teaching Program with a concentration in Special Education. The goal of the certificate program is to increase the number of well-trained personnel in the areas of autism and significant support needs by providing a culturally responsive curriculum designed to meet the needs of school professionals teaching in these areas. Students completing the Autism and Significant Support Needs Certificate will be well equipped to work with individuals with severe needs.
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Semester | Due Date |
Spring | November 15 |
Summer | April 15 |
Fall | July 15 |
Students applying for the certificate program (only) must have a minimum of an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants must submit the following:
* For additional information visit the Autism & Significant Support Needs Certificate Program homepage
Few things are more elemental to human health than food. Whether you are a healthcare professional, Registered Dietitian or you’re hungry for the latest nutrition science, a Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Science can help you expand your understanding of nutrition and give you foundational knowledge to use in your life or profession.
MSU Denver’s Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Science is the only program of its kind in Colorado taught in a flexible online/on-campus format.
Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Science: Includes 12 credit hours of graduate coursework in nutrition. Upon completion of the course requirements, you will earn a Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Science.
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Semester | Due Date |
Fall Priority Deadline | March 1 |
Fall Regular Deadline | July 1 |
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in any discipline with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit the following:
Prerequisites with a grade of C- or higher in the following:
*For additional information please visit Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Science
Cyber Defense, Cybersecurity Leadership and Cybercrime Investigation
Graduate Certificate Program Application Information for Fall 2021 Class
Important Dates and Deadlines for Application
To be admitted to any graduate certificate programs, candidates must:
We accept international applications for our online only graduate certificates:
International admissions must include the following:
MSU Denver’s Graduate STEMpath Certificate of Cybersecurity is an interdisciplinary program that combines the knowledge of cyber laws/policies, advanced computer science, and information systems solutions for individuals not seeking an MS in cybersecurity but wants to teach cybersecurity classes to K-12 level students.
Mission and Goals
This certificate will increase the knowledge and enhance the skills of licensed teachers in Colorado who need to teach courses in cybersecurity (networking, information technology, cyber laws/regulation) to K-12 students.
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Semester | Deadline |
Fall | May 15
Fall start only |
In order to apply for admissions, you must be a current Colorado school teacher that has been approved by his/her school district or their representative. Refunds will not be processed for applications submitted inaccurately.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in any discipline with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit the following:
For additional information contact [email protected]
You are a graduate student if you have completed or will complete a four-year bachelor’s degree program or its equivalent at a college or university prior to attending MSU Denver. International students must complete the same admission requirements as domestic students in addition to the International Student requirements. At this time we only issue I-20s for the following graduate programs; Master of Business Administration, Master of Professional Accountancy, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Master of Science in Clinical Behavioral Health and the Master of Science in Nutrition. International students must be full-time students, taking a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester. International students pay the same tuition and fee rates as Nonresidents.
International Graduate Admission Checklist (1-6)
1. Visas: International students will need to obtain a I-20 Form from our Registrar’s Office to apply for the F-1 visa to enter the United States and study within our approved programs.
Timeline & Restrictions for Accepted International Students
2. Apply: Create an account and submit your online graduate admissions application. The $50.00 application fee is due at the time of application.
3. Complete Additional Program Requirements: It is important that you review the admissions requirements for your academic program.
4. Submit Official Transcripts via a NACES Servicer: (Do NOT send us PDF copies) Applicants whose credentials include studies or coursework at a College or University outside the USA must have their transcripts evaluated and/or translated by a NACES member prior to review by an admissions committee. The provider will then send the official evaluation directly to us via email, portal access, or postal mail.
5. Official Proof of English Proficiency – MSU Denver school code is 4505
*Proof of English Proficiency is not required for applicants who: Are lifetime residents of Australia, Belize, Great Britain, Botswana, Canada (except Quebec), Commonwealth Caribbean, Ghana, Great Britain, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Nigeria, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, and Zimbabwe
6. Financial Support Documents:
7. Current Passport and Visa: If available at the time of application. If not available, your visa and passport must be provided at the new student orientation. *Current I-20: (International transfer students actively studying in the U.S. only) A SEVIS transfer form will be required by all transfer students after being accepted. The PDSO/DSO at your current school can complete this request. MSU Denver cannot issue you a new I-20 until this has been completed. MSU Denver I-20 Transfer Form. If you require a change of status, please contact International Student Support at [email protected].
*International students must submit an official transcript to be admitted.
Next Steps: After all admissions requirements have been received by the academic program. The admissions committee will review your file and make an admissions decision. If an acceptance decision is made, the I-20 will be processed and sent to the address we have on record. You will receive a letter in the mail stating your admissions status. Mandatory international student orientation will be held the first week prior to the start of classes.
Helpful Links:
English as a Second Language (ESL) – support only
Applying for a Nonimmigrant Visa
After You Are Admitted – Steps to Success for International Students