Graduate Students
Graduate students at TU enjoy a dynamic learning environment that advances their intellectual and personal development and prepare for a rewarding career.
Requirements for Graduate Admission to the University:
- Complete the Admission Application.
- A detailed résumé.
- A personal statement of career and educational objectives (not to exceed two pages).
- Official transcripts from the institution where you earned your bachelor’s degree and graduate schools you have attended. These can be ordered online or directly through your institution. All candidates for Graduate Admission must hold a Bachelor’s degree and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Official transcripts showing ‘in progress courses’ will need to be followed with a final transcript in order for a student to be fully admitted and for financial aid to be processed.
- Three professional or academic references. (Graduate Reference Form).
All documents should be sent to admissions@thomasu.edu or mailed to:
Admissions Department
Thomas University
1501 Millpond Road
Thomasville, GA 31792
Refer to graduate programs below for additional specific program requirements.
+ Counseling
This program is available to all individuals with an earned bachelor’s degree who meet admission criteria.
Specialties include:
- Mental Health Counseling
- School Counseling
- Rehabilitation Counseling, and
- Alcohol and Addictions
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+ Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Students with an earned bachelor’s degree in a major other than business are required to complete BUS 205 Introduction to Business and Entrepreneurship as a prerequisite.
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+ RN-MSN and RN-MSN/MBA Admission
- Candidates must hold a current unencumbered RN license.
- Candidates must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Candidates must provide evidence of completion of an undergraduate statistics course completed within five years to date of enrollment to Thomas University.
- Candidates to the MSN/MBA program must meet all requirements for admission for both programs.
- MSN/MBA candidates may be required to complete additional work prior to enrollment in MBA courses.
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+ MEd Admission
Candidates must hold a clear and renewable teaching certificate in at least one teaching field, or hold a non-renewable certificate and be enrolled in a state approved alternative certification program.
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+ Master of Arts in Teaching Admission
+ EdS Admission
- Candidates must hold a master’s degree in a relevant field from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Candidates must possess a Georgia professional T-4 or higher certificate and have 3 years teaching experience.
- Candidates must submit a mentor/assurance form from their school district superintendent or designee as evidence of a school-based program mentor who will serve on the Candidate Support Team throughout the program.
+ Special Standing Students
Students who wish to enroll in select graduate courses but are not pursuing a degree or graduate certificate may apply as a Special Standing Student. They may take
up to 6 credits as a Special Standing Student. Credit earned in the graduate courses may apply toward a graduate certificate or graduate degree program should the student later decide to apply and is admitted.
Special Standing Admission requirements
- Admission Application.
- Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended, to be forwarded directly to the Office of Admission at Thomas University.
- Minimum GPA required by program.
- A personal statement of career and educational objectives (not to exceed two pages).
Questions? Call us toll free at 844-862-6978.
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