Advanced Studies in Nursing Leadership: Admission Requirements
Application Fee | $50 |
Online Application Form | Start application |
Official Transcripts | All students seeking enrollment in the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Education, and Nursing Leadership must hold a Master’s in Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program. |
Letters of Recommendation | Provide two letters of recommendation from professional colleagues at the BSN level or higher. |
GPA | 3.0 GPA. Applicants with a GPA below the minimum may be admitted at the department’s discretion. A GPA letter will be required. |
Work Experience | 2,000 hours of work experience documented by your HR department. Unencumbered RN license in the state in which you reside. |
Personal Statement | Detail your personal and professional goals and explain how this program will help you bring them to life. The statement of interest must include well-constructed responses to the following:
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Successful Background Check | Not Required for Admission. Approved background check and fingerprints required at the time of clinical courses. Students shall be drug-screened through arrangements made by the school and the screening agency. Students are responsible for the cost of all screenings. You may be denied participation and placement at a clinical agency based on the background or drug screening findings and the clinical agency’s pre-employment screening policy. Withdrawal from the program will be necessary if you cannot be placed in a clinical agency to meet program practicum requirements. |
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International Students
If you are seeking enrollment as an international student, please submit the following:
Application Fee | $50 |
Online Application Form | Start application |
English Language Proficiency Test | If English is not your first language, submit your test scores for either the TOEFL or IELTS. Utica requires a TOEFL score of 550 written, 213 computer-based, 79 internet-based and IELTS of 6.0 |
Official Transcripts | As part of the admissions process, we require an evaluation of your overseas degree and transcripts to determine their equivalence to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. You may use the following universal organization: https://www.wes.org. |
Letter of Support from Employer | Using a form provided by Utica, you’ll submit a letter of support from your current employer. |
When to Apply
You can apply right now using our online application form. We accept applications throughout the year for enrollment into our spring, summer, and fall terms. You’ll receive a response from the admissions department within 2–3 weeks.