M.A. Professorial Studies (NEPM) ◊ Admission Requirements
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- 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 by 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 clinical nursing practice experience in a particular area. 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 shall have the option to petition the Faculty of the Executive Program for Nurses to be considered for admission based on alternative evidence of ability.
Prof. Elaine La Monica Rigolosi
Ed.D, J.D., F.A.A.N.
Professor of Education
Program Coordinator
Room 201 Zankel Building,
525 West 120th Street,
Box 167
New York, New York 10027
Phone: 212-678-3812
Email: nurseexecutives@tc.edu

