Graduate course descriptions for this program may be viewed online in the Graduate Catalog.

DEADLINES

The Graduate College will continue to process applications received after the deadline for this program, on a first-come, first-served basis, with no guarantees for admission. Applications that have been received too late to process for the specified semester will be processed for the next available semester of admission for that program.

Dr. Michael Nowicki, Graduate Advisor
245-3556
Health Professions 250

ADMISSION AS A MASTER'S STUDENT:
Complete an Application for Admission to the Graduate College and return it to the Office of the Graduate College. Submit a non-refundable $40.00 application fee (check or money order in U.S. currency) made payable to Texas State. A $50.00 (U.S. currency) international/evaluation fee is required if the application is considered for admission based on foreign credentials. Please Note: Students who change their admission status must pay the fee associated with their application status. Degree-seeking students changing majors and/or seeking multiple degrees are required to complete a new application and pay the $40 fee.

•  You may apply online through the ApplyTexas Application. Please allow 2 working days for the application to be received by Texas State.
  
• Paper Applications: Application for Admission (PDF) OR INTERNATIONAL Application for Admission (PDF).

TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
If you are a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are currently enrolled, you need to request transcripts from any colleges NOT listed on your Texas State transcript. The Graduate College will provide the Texas State transcripts.

If you are not a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are not currently enrolled, one official transcript from each senior college or university attended is required. These transcripts must be mailed directly from the university or college attended or submitted in a sealed university envelope with the university's registrar's signature on the back of the envelope.

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
You must have a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate semester hours of letter-grade work earned before receipt of your Bachelor's (plus any previously completed graduate or professional work.) Minimum score of 2000 on admission index calculated by adding GPA in the last 60 hrs. times 400 to the GRE (v&q)
    Submit Directly to Department:
        1)  Three letters of reference from professionals competent to assess the applicant's interest in pursuing a career in healthcare administration
        2)  Applicant's written statement of purpose indicating ability and interest in completing the degree program in healthcare administration
        3)  Current Resume
        4)  An interview used to confirm the applicant's ability and interest to not only pursue, but to complete, the program

After receiving your file from the Graduate College, Dr. Nowicki in Healthcare Administration will send you a letter asking you to submit additional materials to him for program review: three letters of reference from professionals competent to assess your interest in pursuing a career in healthcare administration; your written statement of purpose indicating your ability and interest in completing the program; and a current resume.  Dr. Nowicki will also invite you to schedule an interview with him once you have completed the above referenced additional materials.  Please check the program website www.health.txstate.edu/ha/admissions/admissions-info.html for instructions or call Dr. Nowicki at 512-245-3556 for additional information.