For fall applicants, the tests should be taken in September, December or February before the next fall semester. For spring applicants, the tests should be taken in April, June, July or August before the next spring semester. Those applicants interested in the apprenticeship program should take these examinations no later than September of the year before the start of the next year’s cohort (May). For more information on the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations, please go to their Web site at www.nystce.nesinc.com.
business administration Applicants to the MBA in Economic Crime and Fraud Management program: Applicants are required to have a BS degree with a 3.0 or better GPA. Those applicants with a BS degree in other than business may be required to complete up to 12 hours of prerequisite classes in addition to the 30-hour program. Applicants with BA degrees must present evidence through previous study of math skills equivalent to those contained in a BS degree, as well as completing up to 12 hours of prerequisites. A GMAT score may be required, at the discretion of the MBA program director, for applicants with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. Applicants to the MBA Accountancy program:
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Applicants are required to have a BS degree in Accounting or a BS degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting with an overall 3.0 or better undergraduate GPA for admission. Applicants with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA may be asked, at the discretion of the MBA program director, to submit a GMAT score. Applicants with limited accounting experience should have an undergraduate record that indicates a high potential to be successful on professional exams, such as the CPA, CMA, or CFE. Applicants with limited undergraduate course work in accounting may need to satisfy accounting prerequisites. Applicants whose previous academic record shows areas of weakness may be required to submit a GMAT exam score prior to the final admission decision.
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Applicants to the MS in Cybersecurity - Intelligence and Forensics Program:
Applicants to the Childhood and Childhood and Special Education Program:
Applicants are required to have a BS degree with a 3.0 or better overall GPA. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation. Those applicants with a BS degree in a discipline other than Cybersecurity, Intelligence, or Computer Forensics may be required to complete up to 12 hours of prerequisite online classes at Utica College or accredited institution in addition to the 30-hour program. Applicants with BA degrees must present evidence through previous study of math and computer skills equivalent to those contained in a Utica College BS degree, as well as potentially completing up to 12 hours of prerequisites. A GMAT score may be required, at the discretion of the MS Cybersecurity – Intelligence and Forensics program chair, for applicants with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. Candidates who do not possess the above necessary background knowledge will still be considered for conditional admission to the program if they possess unique or more extensive experience or certifications recognized in the field.
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
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Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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Two letters of recommendation.
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A major or major equivalent in an appropriate liberal arts area.
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Multi-Subject Content Specialty Test (CST), Miller Analogies Test (MAT), or Graduate Record Exam (GRE). (CST is preferred).
Additional requirements, which may be satisfied at the graduate or undergraduate level: 6 credits in each of the following areas: English, science, math, history; and •
One year of college level study in a language other than English;
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One course in the fine arts.
Applicants to Adolescence Education and Adolescence and Special Education Programs:
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Applicants to the Economic Crime Management program must have:
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Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
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Two letters of recommendation .
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3 years of fraud-related experience from areas in both the private and public sectors such as fraud investigation & detection, law enforcement, loss prevention, auditing, compliance.
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A major or major equivalent in the subject area in which they wish to teach.
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Content Specialty Test (CST) in the subject area they wish to teach, Miller Analogies Test (MAT), or Graduate Record Exam (GRE). (CST is preferred).
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A letter of support from applicant’s employer.
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2 letters of recommendation.
A GMAT score may be required at the discretion of the ECM Program Director for those candidates with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA.
Additional requirements, which may be satisfied at the graduate or undergraduate level:
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Passing scores on the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST) and the Content Specialty Test (CST) in the subject area they wish to teach.
Additional requirements, which may be satisfied at the graduate or undergraduate level: •
One year of college level study in a language other than English.
Applicants to the Special Education Teacher Certification Program and Leadership and Instruction for Inclusive Classrooms Program: •
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
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Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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Two letters of recommendation .
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Scores from either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
Applicants to the Educational Leadership and Administration Programs: •
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
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Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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Two letters of recommendation.
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Scores from either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
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Must hold an initial, professional, or permanent teaching certificate.
Applicants to the Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership (CAS) – School District Leader, School Building Leader: •
Completed application.
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
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Must hold an initial, professional or permanent teaching certificate.
Applicants to Adolescence Education Apprenticeship Teacher Certification Program:
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Current resume with at least three references with current phone numbers.
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
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Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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Two letters of recommendation.
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A major in the subject area they wish to teach.
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One year of college level study in a language other than English.
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