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Application Requirements for Graduate Business Programs

Program Program Concentration Delivery Model Interview Statement of Purpose Résumé GRE Transcripts Application Deadline International
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) All Concentrations Online and Hybrid No 2 pages* Yes No Yes Rolling This program does not support F1 Visas.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) All Concentrations Online No Required if cumulative GPA is below 2.75** Yes No Yes^ Rolling See Application Requirements for International Students below.


*Doctor of Business Administration Statement of Purpose
In two pages, provide a professional statement outlining your academic goals, professional background, and motivations for pursuing doctoral study, including how the program aligns with your career and research interests. In your current role, describe how you use evidence to make decisions about complex organizational challenges.

**Master of Business Administration Statement of Purpose
In at least 750 words, please include why you wish to pursue this degree program and your career goals.

^Official Undergraduate Transcript(s)
Your official transcript(s) can be sent to graduateadmission@nec.edu. We require a 2.75 cumulative GPA or above to be considered for our MBA program.

Application Requirements for Graduate Education Programs

Program Program Concentration Delivery Model Interview Statement of Purpose Résumé GRE Transcripts Application Deadline International
Doctor of Education (EdD) Higher Education Administration Low Residency Yes 1,000–1,500 words* Yes No Yes April 15 This program does not support F1 Visas.
Doctor of Education (EdD) Pre-K–12 Leadership Low Residency Yes 1,000–1,500 words* Yes No Yes April 15 This program does not support F1 Visas.
Doctor of Education (EdD) Educational Leadership Online Yes 1,000–1,500 words* Yes No Yes December 1
CAGS All concentrations Online No No Yes No Yes Rolling
Master of Education (MEd) All concentrations Online No No Yes No Yes Rolling This program does not support F1 Visas.
Professional Educator Preparation Online and Teaching on Location No No Yes No Yes Rolling This program does not support F1 Visas.


*Doctor of Education Statement of Purpose

Address the four items below in 1,000-1,500 words:

  • Describe the issue(s) that “keeps you up at night” upon which you may want to focus your dissertation and/or comprehensive project.
  • Outline the experience(s), skills, and/or knowledge that you would bring to the program to address that issue(s).
  • Discuss why the NEC EdD program is the best place for you to address that issue(s)
  • What are your professional and personal goals? Explain how the NEC doctoral program will help you achieve them.

Application Requirements for MFA Program

Personal Essay: 1–4 pages
Applicants should address their preparation for graduate work as writers and scholars, the vision and goals they have for themselves and their work as writers looking to undertake a graduate degree program, and any other information pertinent to their application process.

Writing Sample: 10–15 pages in poetry; 20–25 pages in prose and Writing for Stage and Screen
Applicants should submit a sample of creative work in the genre for which they are applying. Dual genre applicants should submit a sample that contains both genres of interest, with a shorter sampling of their secondary genre focus included. Prose should be double-spaced; poetry may be single-spaced.

Two Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation should address an applicant’s potential for rigorous creative and critical work at the graduate level.

Please have recommenders send letters to your counselor or graduateadmission@nec.edu.

Official Transcripts
Applicants must submit proof that they have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Rare exceptions may be made for individuals who can show a high level of professional achievement.

Official transcripts are legal documents and must be sent from the institution to your counselor or graduateadmission@nec.edu.

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Application Requirements for Graduate Psychology and Human Services Programs

Program Delivery Model Statement of Purpose Resume GRE Letter of Recommendation Transcripts Application Deadline Licensure States International
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Online Yes* Yes No No Yes^ Rolling New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont** This program does not support F1 Visas.
Human Services Online Yes* Yes No No Yes^ Rolling Non-licensure This program does not support F1 Visas.

*Statement of Purpose
Upload a personal statement of at least 300 words explaining your motivation for joining the program and outlining your career goals.

**Licensure Requirements
Licensure requirements vary by state. Please review details: https://www.nec.edu/licensure-programs-disclosures.

^Transcripts
A conferred bachelor’s degree is required. If your bachelor’s degree GPA is under 2.75, please also provide a Letter of Recommendation with your application.

Application Requirements for International Students

 

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