Fall 2021 McNeese Admissions Information for Graduate Students

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M CNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY

Named one of the

Best Regional Universities in the South

by U.S. News & World Report for

10

TEN YEARS IN A ROW!

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The College of Business is one of just

BUSINESS SCHOOLS in the

WORLD to be accredited by the

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International!

is located in Lake Charles, one of the fastest growing areas in Louisiana with more than 77,000 people. Our warm, Southwest Louisiana hospitality will make you feel right at home while you explore our city’s many offerings. Enjoy the region’s Cajun culture and delicious food, live music at area nightspots, variety of outdoor activities and numerous entertainment opportunities such as Mardi Gras and the Pirate Festival.

100% PASS RATE

100%

PASS RATE for

for

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner

MCNEESE has been recognized for

Our graduate degree program in psychology with an ABA concentration is

Online Learning Excellence

ONE 21

for its graduate programs in PSYCHOLOGY

of only

in the

and BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.

WORLD

Both programs have received

TOP

- and the only in Louisiana accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International

MCNEESE’S online MBA program ranks

3

rd

in Louisiana

according to the 2020 College Consensus.

McNeese’s campus includes a 122acre main campus, three working farms, the Center for Advancement of Meat Production and Processing, a 65-acre athletic complex, radio station and the Southwest Louisiana Entrepreneurial and Economic Development Center.

lntelligent.com has recognized MCNEESE’S

GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAM as one of the

BEST in the

NATION!

A graduate nursing student was named

STUDENT of the YEAR by the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners!

NATIONAL and

STATE RANKINGS!

MCNEESE’S online master’s degree program in

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Top 50 has been recognized in the

IN THE COUNTRY

by TheBestSchools.org.

A graduate engineering student was named a

GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLAR by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers!

admission Domestic Graduate Requirements • You have received a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its foreign equivalent • You are in good standing with the last institution attended • You have a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale on all undergraduate work attempted or • You have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on all upper division course work attempted

Note: Admission to Graduate School

does not imply admission to a graduate degree program. Applicants must meet the necessary departmental requirements to be admitted to a specific degree or certificate program. Specific admission requirements are provided in the catalog section where the degree requirements are listed.

To view these requirements and others, please visit our online catalog at catalog.mcneese.edu .

Requirements are subject to change.

For the most up-to-date requirements, visit www.mcneese.edu/admissions.

requirements 2021 - 2022

Graduate Checklist • Online application with nonrefundable application fee of $20 • Official transcripts from all previous post-secondary schools, college and/or universities • If applicable, submit official GRE or GMAT test scores (no more than 5 years old) directly from the testing agency to McNeese • Immunization Documentation or Waiver

SPRING nursing applicants must apply and submit all required application documents by NOVEMBER 1.

FALL nursing applicants must do the same by the MAY 1 application deadline.

SUMMER Term nursing applications WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Estimated Costs* for Graduate Students

*Estimated costs are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website. Based on full-time (9 hours) attendance.

IN-STATE STUDENTS Tuition & Fees Books

FALL SEMESTER

SPRING SEMESTER

YEARLY TOTAL

$4,400

$4,400

$8,800

$650

$650

$1,300

LIVING ON CAMPUS Campus Housing & Meal Plan

FALL SEMESTER

SPRING SEMESTER

YEARLY TOTAL

$3,410 - $5,110

$3,410 - $5,110

$6,820 - $10,220

OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS FALL SEMESTER

SPRING SEMESTER

YEARLY TOTAL

Tuition & Fees

$4,400

$4,400

$8,800

Out-of-State Fee

$2,500

$2,500

$5,000

$650

$650

$1,300

FALL SEMESTER

SPRING SEMESTER

YEARLY TOTAL

$3,410 - $5,110

$3,410 - $5,110

$6,820 - $10,220

Books

Campus Housing & Meal Plan

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Scholarships:

Scholarship opportunities are available to firsttime graduate students who may qualify for acceptance to the university with at least a 3.00 GPA. The awards are available for a maximum of four regular semesters and award amounts may vary depending on GPA, program of study and enrollment status. Students are encouraged to apply early as funds are limited. Scholarships also include a waiver of the out-of-state fee (if applicable). To apply for a scholarship, complete the Application for Admission and Scholarships online at www.mcneese.edu/apply.

McNeese Graduate Academic Scholarships Overall Collegiate GPA

Semester Award Value

3.75+

$1,250

3.50 - 3.74

$1,000

3.25 - 3.49

$750

3.00 - 3.24

$750

Career & Student Development Center Graduate school offers you choices and opportunities: • Enroll in the William J. Dore’ Sr. School of Graduate Studies and take advantage of quality master’s degree programs to help you become more competitive in your chosen field or make a career change.

• Pursue a post-baccalaureate certification to enhance your academic degree and become more competitive in your desired profession.

• Consider one of McNeese’s notable degree programs as part of your pathway towards doctoral or professional school programs.

The Career and Student Development Center is here to help you leverage graduate education with purposeful career development. Let us assist you in designing your career and ensuring employers recognize your accomplishments.

The faculty in our graduate programs will help you gain knowledge and technical skills as well as core competencies—critical thinking, cultural fluency, leadership and more. Our staff can then help you communicate these accomplishments to prospective employers and doctoral and professional school admission officers.

The Career and Student Development office offers resume design, mock interviews and portfolio development. We help you contextualize these competencies and develop a professional brand that best highlights your McNeese graduate story. In addition, we partner with employers throughout Southwest Louisiana, Southeast Texas, across the country and beyond who are eager to hire McNeese graduates.

Call 337-475-5612 or email us at careers@mcneese.edu to schedule an appointment.

You can also contact us through Student Central at Chozen Hall by calling 337-475-5065.

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS: Graduate assistantships (research, teaching, administrative) are available in many McNeese departments and offices and are typically selected and employed by these areas. Hourly wages, partial tuition exemption and a waiver of the out-of-state fee (if applicable) are available for these positions.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: To apply for financial aid, you must complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) starting October 1, 2020. The priority date for 2021-2020 is May 1, 2021.

Master’s Degree Programs Designation

Subject Area/Major

MBA

Business Administration

MFA

Creative Writing

MS

Criminal Justice

MEd

Curriculum and Instruction

MAT

Elementary Education Grades 1-5

MEng

Engineering

MA

English

MS

Environmental and Chemical Sciences

MS

Health and Human Performance

MS

Instructional Technology

MS

Mathematical Sciences

MSN

Nursing

MA

Psychology

MEd

School Counseling

MAT

Secondary Education Grades 6-12

Doctoral Degree Programs Designation

DNP*

Subject Area/Major

Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

*This program is effective beginning Spring 2021 pending SACSCOC approval.

Certificate Programs Designation

GC

GC

PMC

Subject Area/Major

Academically Gifted Education Applied Behavior Analysis Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner For the most current listing of graduate programs and certifications, visit https://catalog.mcneese.edu.

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