Graduate Admissions

Offered online and on-campus

Student Acceptance Requirements

• An undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is preferred. Applicants with less than a 2.7 GPA will be considered for admission on an individual basis.  
• Applicants who have successfully completed a graduate degree program can use their graduate degree program GPA in lieu of their undergraduate degree GPA.
• Provide official college transcripts that meets the following requirements:
   
  • All college transcripts must be from an accredited undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended.
  • Electronic transcripts should be send directly from the issuing institution. 
  • Mailed transcripts must be sent to the following address:
     
    Fisher College School of Graduate Studies
    118 Beacon Street
    Boston, MA 02116  

 

• Personal essay or Statement of Purpose addressing the following:
  • In 300-500 words, describe and articulate how obtaining this degree will help further your career, and how your career and experiences to date have prepared you for this degree or career path.
• Letters of Recommendation which must include:
  • Two current (not more than 1 year old) letters of recommendation supporting your admission.
  • Letters of recommendations should be from individuals with whom you have worked closely in a professional or academic setting.
• Provide your most recent resume.

Transfer Credits Requirements

Students may transfer up to 9 graduate credits transferred from another regionally accredited graduate program. A minimum grade of B- is required.

*GMAT optional

Additional requirements for international MBA applicants. 

View Master of Business Administration Program Page.

MBA Concentrations

• Cybersecurity Management

• Healthcare Management

Course Waivers

The following courses can be waived based on undergraduate coursework completed with a grade of B- or higher:

• MBA5020 Management, Teamwork, and Empowerment Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior
• MBA5500 Marketing, Management, and E-Commerce- 6 credits of marketing courses
• MBA5250 Strategic Cost and Profitability Analysis – 6 credits of accounting courses and 3 credits of finance courses

Provisional Acceptance

Students who do not meet the requirements for admissions may be provisionally admitted to the program. Students admitted provisionally may take no more than six graduate credit hours towards the MBA degree. After successful completion with a grade of B- or better, provisionally admitted students will be granted admission.

Students who do not possess the foundation course work requirements for admission may be provisionally admitted to the program. Students admitted provisionally may take no more than six graduate credits toward the MBA degree. Foundation coursework must be completed before or at the completion of six graduate credits. Upon completion of required foundation coursework, with a grade of B- or higher, the provisionally admitted student will be granted admission.

Foundation course work includes three credits of Economics and six credits of Accounting.

View tuition and fees page.

Offered on-campus only

Student Acceptance Requirements

• An undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is preferred. Applicants with less than a 2.7 GPA will be considered for admission on an individual basis.  

• Applicants who have successfully completed a graduate degree program can use their graduate degree program GPA in lieu of their undergraduate degree GPA.
• Provide official college transcripts that meets the following requirements:
  • All college transcripts must be from an accredited undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended.
  • Electronic transcripts should be sent directly from the issuing institution. 
  • Mailed transcripts must be sent to the following address:

Fisher College School of Graduate Studies
118 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116  

• Personal essay or Statement of Purpose addressing the following:
  • In 300-500 words, describe and articulate how obtaining this degree will help further your career, and how your career and experiences to date have prepared you for this degree or career path.
• Letters of Recommendation which must include:
  • Two current (not more than 1 year old) letters of recommendation supporting your admission.
  • Letters of recommendations should be from individuals with whom you have worked closely in a professional or academic setting.
• Provide updated professional resume.

Transfer Credits Requirements

Students may transfer up to 9 graduate credits transferred from another regionally accredited graduate program. A minimum grade of B- is required.

*GMAT optional

Additional requirements for international STEM MBA applicants. 

View STEM Master of Business Administration Program Page.

Course Waivers

The following courses can be waived based on undergraduate coursework completed with a grade of B- or higher:

• MBA5020 Management, Teamwork, and Empowerment Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior
• MBA5500 Marketing, Management, and E-Commerce- 6 credits of marketing courses
• MBA5250 Strategic Cost and Profitability Analysis – 6 credits of accounting courses and 3 credits of finance courses

Provisional Acceptance

Students who do not meet the requirements for admissions may be provisionally admitted to the program. Students admitted provisionally may take no more than six graduate credit hours towards the STEM MBA degree. After successful completion with a grade of B- or better, provisionally admitted students will be granted admission.

Students who do not possess the foundation course work requirements for admission may be provisionally admitted to the program. Students admitted provisionally may take no more than six graduate credits toward the STEM MBA degree. Foundation coursework must be completed before or at the completion of six graduate credits. Upon completion of required foundation coursework, with a grade of B- or higher, the provisionally admitted student will be granted admission.

Foundation course work includes three credits of Economics, three credits of Computer Programming, and six credits of Accounting.

View tuition and fees page.

Offered online only

Student Acceptance Requirements

• An undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is preferred. Applicants with less than a 2.7 GPA will be considered for admission on an individual basis.  
• Applicants who have successfully completed a graduate degree program can use their graduate degree program GPA in lieu of their undergraduate degree GPA.
• Provide official college transcripts that meets the following requirements:
   
  • All college transcripts must be from an accredited undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended.
  • Electronic transcripts should be send directly from the issuing institution. 
  • Mailed transcripts must be sent to the following address:
     
    Fisher College School of Graduate Studies
    118 Beacon Street
    Boston, MA 02116 

 

• Personal essay or Statement of Purpose addressing the following:
  • In 300-500 words, describe and articulate how obtaining this degree will help further your career, and how your career and experiences to date have prepared you for this degree or career path.
• Letters of Recommendation which must include:
  • Two current (not more than 1 year old) letters of recommendation supporting your admission.
  • Letters of recommendations should be from individuals with whom you have worked closely in a professional or academic setting.
• Provide your most recent resume.

Transfer Credits Requirements

Students may transfer up to 9 graduate credits transferred from another regionally accredited graduate program. A minimal grade of B- is required.

Provisional Acceptance

Students who do not meet the requirements for admissions may be provisionally admitted to the program. Students admitted provisionally may take no more than six graduate credit hours toward the Master’s In Criminal Justice degree. After successful completion with a grade of B- or better, provisionally admitted students will be granted admission.

View tuition and fees page.
View Masters of Science in Criminal Justice Program Page.

Offered in Hybrid Format Only

Student Acceptance Requirements

• An undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is preferred. Applicants with less than a 2.7 GPA will be considered for admission on an individual basis.  
• Applicants who have successfully completed a graduate degree program can use their graduate degree program GPA in lieu of their undergraduate degree GPA.
• Provide official college transcripts that meets the following requirements:
   
  • All college transcripts must be from an accredited undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended.
  • Electronic transcripts should be send directly from the issuing institution. 
  • Mailed transcripts must be sent to the following address:
     
    Fisher College School of Graduate Studies
    118 Beacon Street
    Boston, MA 02116 

• Personal essay or Statement of Purpose addressing the following:
  • In 400-600 words, describe how obtaining this degree will help further your career. Please also elaborate how your experiences have prepared you for this career path. Lastly, please describe the populations that ou hope to work with in the future.
• Letters of Recommendation which must include:
  • Two current (not more than 1 year old) letters of recommendation supporting your admission.
  • Letters of recommendations should be from individuals with whom you have worked closely in a professional or academic setting.
• Provide your most recent resume. 

 

Transfer Credits Requirements

Students may transfer up to 15 graduate credits transferred from another regionally accredited graduate program. A minimum grade of B- is required.

Foundation Coursework Requirement

Relevant undergraduate coursework may be considered in the admission decision process although no specific undergraduate degree is required.

Health and Immunization Records

Massachusetts law requires incoming students provide proof if immunization. This applies to all health science student. Health science students at Fisher College MUST demonstrate the following immunities: 

• TDaP immunization
• MMR blood titers: one for measles, one for mumps, and one for rubella
• Hepatitis B blood titer
• TB test result upon application

Health and Immunization Form

Additional Program Information

View tuition and fees page.

View Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program page.

Program Tracks

• Addictions
• Trauma

Offered Online Only

Student Acceptance Requirements

• An undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is preferred. Applicants with less than a 2.7 GPA will be considered for admission on an individual basis.  
• Applicants who have successfully completed a graduate degree program can use their graduate degree program GPA in lieu of their undergraduate degree GPA.
• Provide official college transcripts that meets the following requirements:
  • All college transcripts must be from an accredited undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended.
  • Electronic transcripts should be send directly from the issuing institution. 
  • Mailed transcripts must be sent to the following address:
     
    Fisher College School of Graduate Studies
    118 Beacon Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  
  
  •  
• Personal essay or Statement of Purpose addressing the following:
  • In 400-600 words, describe how obtaining this degree will help further your career. Please also elaborate how your experiences have prepared you for this career path. Lastly, please describe the populations that you hope to work with in the future.
• Letters of Recommendation which must include:
  • Two current (not more than 1 year old) letters of recommendation supporting your admission.
  • Letters of recommendations should be from individuals with whom you have worked closely in a professional or academic setting.
• Provide your most recent resume

*GRE or MAT optional

Transfer Credits Requirements

Students may transfer up to 9 graduate credits transferred from another regionally accredited graduate program. A minimum grade of B- is required.

View tuition and fees page.
View Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Program page.

 

Offered online only

Student Acceptance Requirements

• An undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher is preferred. Applicants with less than a 2.7 GPA will be considered for admission on an individual basis.  
• Applicants who have successfully completed a graduate degree program can use their graduate degree program GPA in lieu of their undergraduate degree GPA.
• Provide official college transcripts that meets the following requirements:
  • All college transcripts must be from an accredited undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended.
  • Electronic transcripts should be send directly from the issuing institution. 
  • Mailed transcripts must be sent to the following address:

Fisher College School of Graduate Studies
118 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116 

• Personal essay or Statement of Purpose addressing the following:
  • In 300-500 words, describe and articulate how obtaining this degree will help further your career, and how your career and experiences to date have prepared you for this degree or career path.
• Letters of Recommendation which must include:
  • Two current (not more than 1 year old) letters of recommendation supporting your admission.
  • Letters of recommendations should be from individuals with whom you have worked closely in a professional or academic setting.
• Provide updated professional resume.

Transfer Credits Requirements

Students may transfer up to 9 graduate credits transferred from another regionally accredited graduate program taken within the past 5 years. A minimal grade of B- is required. Official

Provisional Acceptance

Students who do not meet the requirements for admissions may be provisionally admitted to the program. Students admitted provisionally may take no more than six graduate credit hours toward the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education degree. After successful completion with a grade of B- or better, provisionally admitted students will be granted admission.

View tuition and fees page.

View MEd in Early Childhood Education Program Page.

 

Offered Online Only

Student Acceptance Requirements

• Obtain a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Provide official college transcripts that meet the following requirements:
  • All college transcripts must be from an accredited undergraduate and/or graduate institutions attended.
  • Electronic transcripts should be send directly from the issuing institution. 
  • Mailed transcripts must be sent to the following address:
     
    Fisher College School of Graduate Studies
    118 Beacon Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  
  
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Transfer Credit Requirements

Applicants may not apply any transfer credit to a certificate program. 

 

View tuition and fees page.

View our Certificates page. 

Concentrations

• Addictions Counseling
• Healthcare Management