Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or a foreign equivalent. This degree can be in any subject.
A minimum 3.0 grade point average in prior academic work.
Official Transcript
Personal Statement
Applicants are required to submit an updated resume and a personal statement in the application portal.
The statement should be an original work of 750-1,000 words in which you answer the following questions:
What is your purpose in pursuing a Master of Arts or Advanced Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration (HEA)?
Why do you wish to be a part of the HEA program at Stony Brook University?
How have you prepared yourself for a career in higher education? (Include any relevant undergraduate, graduate, or professional experience.)
Specifically, how will the HEA degree/certificate assist you in advancing both your professional and personal goals?
Describe your research and study interests and any other aspects of your background, skills, or qualifications that would aid the HEA Admissions Committee in evaluating your motivation for graduate study.
If there is an academic performance or other weakness in your application that you wish to address, please include this in your personal statement so that the HEA Admissions Committee can make an informed decision.
Essay
Two Letters of Recommendation
Resume
A TOEFL internet-based score of 80 or above. .
An IELTS test with an overall score of 6.5 or above, with no sub-scores below 6.0
An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.