M.A. Administration Studies (NEXM) ◊ Admission Requirements

• A Baccalaureate degree with a major in any field that is approved by Teachers College, Columbia University.
• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in a state in the United States of America or in a province of Canada. For students from other countries, a current permit from the New York State Board of Nursing is required to practice nursing. In addition, students from other countries must have a license to practice from their own country and have a score of 600 or greater on the TOEFL examination or Level 10 on the American Language Program (ALP) test offered through Columbia University.
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 from the undergraduate program. Applicants are expected to formally document fulfillment of this requirement upon admission.
• One year of continuous post-baccalaureate fulltime nursing or healthcare management experience. Applicants are expected to formally document fulfillment of this requirement upon admission.
• Potential candidates who do not meet these admission standards but who can demonstrate substantial ability may petition the Faculty of the Executive Program for Nurses to be considered for admission based on evidence of other pertinent aptitudes and experiences.

Note: This Guide should be read in conjunction with the current Teachers College Catalog. The student is responsible for meeting the requirements in both documents. If an inconsistency in student interpretation exists between this Guide and the Teachers College Catalog, policies in the Teachers College Catalog prevail.