Bethune-Cookman University is an institution filled with rich history and beloved traditions, and a strong commitment to academic excellence and community service. From its beginnings as a school for young African-American girls to its status as a University, with seven academic schools offering 35 undergraduate degree programs and a master’s degree in transformative leadership, B-CU has educated generations of lifelong learners and community leaders.
Graduate & Professional Admissions
The Bethune-Cookman University School of Graduate and Professional Studies provides outstanding learning opportunities for adult learners from diverse social, economic and educational backgrounds. To accomplish this mission and support the needs of adult learners, we are committed to providing the highest quality programs of instruction using the most current technology in convenient locations. The Master of Science in Transformative Leadership program, launched in August 2006, offers an innovative on-line course of study focusing on values-based leadership promotes change among diverse workforces and a global economy.
If you are working adult seeking to complete your degree, pursue graduate education or expand your horizons, we want to help you achieve your dreams!
Graduate & Professional School Admissions Criteria – for Degree Status Students
Application for admission is open to anyone with a bachelor's degree either from a regionally accredited institution or with the approval of the Graduate Council. Admission to the Graduate School is approved by the Graduate Admissions Selection Committee in the Graduate School, subject to the recommendations of the appropriate department. Students are admitted as either Degree Status students or as Non-Degree Status students.
The Graduate Admissions Selection Committee evaluates each application individually, taking into account the following measures:
• Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or above.
• GRE/MAT scores
• Reference letters attesting to ability to succeed at the graduate level
• Written communication skill as evidenced by essay
• Employer Support Form
A positive evaluation of all factors will result in admission and granting of degree-status. Application for admission will be denied if three of the five measures listed above are below the norm for prior admitted students.
If one or two of the measures are below the norm for prior admitted students, the Graduate Admissions Selection Committee will review the application and make a determination about the likelihood of the student’s capacity to be successful in graduate coursework. Students with one or two weak indicators may be admitted conditionally based on the committee’s recommendation.
