Admissions Requirements Please see the appropriate section for information regarding undergraduate and graduate admissions requirements. Undergraduate For students entering as first-year students, a high school transcript is required for admission review. For students entering as transfer students, high school and college transcripts are required for admission review. Test Scores JWU is test optional but students are strongly encouraged to submit SAT or ACT scores. The SAT or ACT is required for home-schooled students (http:// catalog.jwu.edu/admissions/applying/homeschooledstudents). Candidates for the university s Honors program must submit SAT or ACT scores for acceptance consideration. Admission standards for honors students may vary for international (http://catalog.jwu.edu/admissions/ international) and transfer students (http://catalog.jwu.edu/admissions/ applying/transfercredit). Minimum Grade Requirements There are certain majors that may have grade point average, course, academic or other requirements. For further information, please contact the Admissions office. Program Requirements Certain programs of study include technical standards as part of academic requirements essential to the program. Students with disabilities should contact the Center for Academic Support for information regarding the feasibility of reasonable accommodations and the technical standards. See Technical Standards (http://catalog.jwu.edu/admissions/technicalstandards) for descriptions of the applicable technical standards. Copies of the technical standards applicable to various programs are also available from the Center for Academic Support. For additional admissions requirements please review the other topics listed in the Applying (http://catalog.jwu.edu/admissions/applying) section of this catalog. Equine Business Management/Riding Students must submit a riding video. Graduate To be considered for admission into any JWU graduate degree program,#the following documents must be submitted: 1. A completed application (http://admissions.jwu.edu/apply) for admission 2. Official or certified transcripts/mark sheets from all institutions attended, including bachelor s degree and master's degree (if applicable) conferral. When a graduate program application is submitted prior to completing requirements for the bachelor's degree, Graduate Admissions will consider the application and, if admissible, will offer an acceptance pending submission of final transcript verifying bachelor degree conferral. Without such verification, students will not be allowed to register for the current term or continue enrollment, and will be in jeopardy of losing their academic status with the university. 4. Letters of. The number of letters required varies according to program (see below). Recommendations should be from individuals qualified to attest to the applicant s potential for success at the graduate level of study. A Personal Reference Form (http://admissions.jwu.edu/uploadedfiles/content/documents/ JWUGradApplicationPersonalRefForm.pdf) (53K PDF) may be substituted for the letters. 6. Some graduate degree programs have additional admissions requirements. Please refer to the program table below for specific additional requirements. Note: All programs listed below are available to qualifying students at JWU's Providence Campus. The minimum grade point average (GPA) and additional requirements for each program are noted below. Students who do not meet the minimum GPA requirements of any graduate business program (excluding 4+1) as indicated below may be given consideration for admittance to the program desired if acceptable GMAT/GRE scores are also submitted. Conditional acceptance to certain graduate business programs may be extended to domestic students who are at least 24 years of age, have a 2.50 2.84 cumulative undergraduate grade point average and demonstrate significant evidence of professional success. Students granted conditional acceptance may take a maximum of 2 JWU graduate courses. If a grade of B or better is earned in each course, the student will be granted full admission to that program. Students who do not earn a B or better grade in each course will be dismissed from the program and unable to apply to any JWU graduate program. Please note that the Sport Leadership MS degree program and the Global Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development MS degree program will not be offered for the 2017-2018 Academic Year. Program Selection MBA PROGRAMS MBA One-Year Program (Summer or Fall start only) Min GPA 3.0 Business (BS) or a business-related program (e.g., Hospitality) Required Degree Additional Requirements General MBA Accounting Finance Hospitality Human Resource Management Information Technology Nonprofit Management MASTER'S PROGRAMS Counseling (MS) (Summer start only) ; Accounting major 3.0 Information Technology (BS) or a related computer major 2.85 Any BS or BA degree with 9 semester credit hours to include coursework in psychology and research/statistics OR a BS degree and 5 years of information technology experience; 3 letters of and current résumé required. GRE scores or Miller Analogies Test Scores not required, but may be recommended. Interview is also required for admission. Johnson & Wales University 1
Finance (MS) (Fall and Spring start only) 2.85 Business bachelor's degree or bachelor's degree in a related field Global Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development (MS) Human Resource Management (MS) (Fall and Spring start only) Information Security/ Assurance Technical Track (MS) Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) Sport Leadership (MS) EDUCATION PROGRAMS (FALL START ONLY) MAT Master of Arts in Teaching, with Business Education/ Secondary Education MAT Culinary Arts Education MAT Master of Arts in Teaching, with Elementary Education/ Elementary Special Education 3.0 Bachelor's degree ; ITrelated major Grade of C or better in pre-requisite courses: Statistics and Network Fundamentals.. 3.0 BS or BA degree All applicants must apply through the online application system CASPA (Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants) before the March 1 deadline. ; evidence of content knowledge in specific teaching field; interview required; criminal background check ; evidence of content knowledge in specific teaching field; interview required; criminal background check ; evidence of content knowledge in specific teaching field; interview required; criminal background check MEd Teaching and Learning Master of Education Educational Leadership (EdD) 4+1 PROGRAMS FOR CURRENT JWU UNDERGRADUATES 3.25 Master's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited institution 4+1 BS/MBA 3.0 BS or BA in any major; businessrelated program 4+1 BS/Criminal Justice (MS) 4+1 BS/Finance (MS) in Criminal Justice 3.0 BS or BA in any major; businessrelated program 4+1 BS/Human Resource Management (MS) 3.0 BS or BA in any major; businessrelated program Mail completed documents to Graduate Admissions Johnson & Wales University 8 Abbott Park Place Providence, RI 02903 ; documentation of employment in a pre-k-16 teaching situation; current résumé, interview required 3 letters of ; current résumé; interview with faculty Senior status (fulltime day school student); grade of C or better in undergraduate equivalents of the following graduate foundation courses: FISV5000 Corporate Financial Accounting (Level II) and ECON5000 (microeconomics or macroeconomics) 4+1 courses at the graduate level are taken online only; the remaining MS courses are also online only Grade of C or better in undergraduate equivalents of the following graduate foundation courses: FISV5000 Corporate Financial Accounting (Level II) and ECON5000 (microeconomics or macroeconomics) Transcripts and test scores must be originals, official, or certified true copies by a university official. Official US transcripts must be from an accredited institution and submitted in a sealed envelope with the appropriate seal or signature. 2 Admissions Requirements
Letters of and Statement of Purpose are not considered original documents and therefore may be emailed (pvdgrad@admissions.jwu.edu) or faxed to 401-598-4787. International students, please review International Admissions Requirements (http://catalog.jwu.edu/admissions/international) for MBA and MS programs. Accelerated Graduate Programs for Current JWU Students 4+1 BS/MBA Through the 4+1 BS (or BA)/MBA program, students can take up to 3 graduate-level courses during their senior year at no additional charge, then continue on to complete their master s degree in as little as 1 year. Students may choose General MBA, Accounting, Hospitality or IT. To be considered for admission into a JWU 4+1 program,#the following must 1. A completed and signed Acknowledgement Checklist Form under Special Programs Selection section 4.. Recommendations should be from individuals qualified to attest to the applicant s potential for success at the graduate level of study. A personal reference form may be substituted for the letters. 6. Completion of undergraduate foundation course equivalents with a grade of C or better: Accounting I and II, and Microeconomics or Macroeconomics 7. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher 4+1 BS/Criminal Justice (MS) Through the 4+1 BS/Criminal Justice (MS) program, students can take up to 3 graduate-level courses online during their senior year at no additional charge, then continue on to complete their master s degree in as little as 1 year. Students who are majoring in Criminal Justice as an undergraduate may pursue the Criminal Justice (MS) through the 4+1 option. Courses at the graduate level in Criminal Justice (MS) are only offered online. To be considered for admission into a JWU 4+1 program,#the following must under Special Programs Selection section 4.. Recommendations should be from individuals qualified to attest to the applicant s potential for success at the graduate level of study. A personal reference form may be substituted for the letters. 5. A cumulative grade point average of 2.85 or higher 4+1 BS/Finance (MS) Through the 4+1 BS (or BA)/Finance (MS) program, students can take a few graduate-level courses during their senior year at no additional charge, then continue on to complete their master's degree in as little as 1 year. To be considered for admission into a JWU 4+1 program, the following must under the Special Programs Selection section. 4.. Recommendations should be from individuals qualified to attest to the applicant s potential for success at the graduate-level of study. A personal reference form may be substituted for the letters. 6. Completion of undergraduate foundation course equivalents with a grade of C or better: Accounting I and II, and Microeconomics or Macroeconomics 7. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher 4+1 BS/Human Resource Management (MS) Through the 4+1 BS (or BA)/Human Resource Management (MS) program, students can take a few graduate-level courses during their senior year at no additional charge, then continue on to complete their master's degree in as little as 1 year. To be considered for admission into a JWU 4+1 program, the following must under the Special Programs Selection section goals related to graduate level study 4.. Recommendations should be from individuals qualified to attest to the applicant s potential for success at the graduate-level of study. A personal reference form may be substituted for the letters. 5. Current resume or CV 6. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher BS/Counseling (MS) Through the BS/Counseling (MS) program, students can take up to 3 graduate-level courses during their senior year at no additional charge, then continue on to complete the Counseling (MS) in 18 months. Students who are majoring in Counseling Psychology or a related field may apply to the BS/ Counseling (MS) program. To be considered for admission to the BS/Counseling (MS) program, the following must 2. A completed application for graduate admission, marking the BS/ Counseling (MS) box under Special Programs Selection section 4. 3 letters of. Recommendations should be from individuals qualified to attest to the applicant s potential for success at the graduate level of study. A personal reference form may be substituted for the letters. 6. Completion of these undergraduate courses with a grade of C or better: General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Statistics or Research Methods 7. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher 8. Personal interview BS Biology/MSPAS JWU undergraduate students majoring in Biology may take advantage of an internal articulation agreement for admission to the JWU Physician Assistant Studies program. This agreement allows the PA program to accept up to 12 qualified JWU Biology candidates annually for admission to its graduate program leading to the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. More information and details of the agreement may be found in the Johnson & Wales University Articulation Agreement (http://www.jwu.edu/uploadedfiles/ Documents/Academics/JWUPAStudiesArticAgreeJWU.pdf) (200K PDF). 3+3 BS/JD Law Program The 3+3 BS/JD Law program allows JWU Criminal Justice, Liberal Studies and Political Science students who meet specified admissions criteria to earn a bachelor's degree from Johnson & Wales University and a juris doctor degree from Roger Williams University in 6 years. Qualified, accepted students may enroll in graduate-level law classes at Roger Williams University (Rhode Island) during their senior year at JWU, while fulfilling bachelor s degree requirements simultaneously. Students may complete remaining graduate degree requirements in 2 additional years. Any interested student must contact the College of Arts & Sciences dean s office at 401-598-1400 to declare intent to pursue the 3+3 Law Program. Pre-law advising is required and a formal application to Roger Williams Johnson & Wales University 3
University s Law School must be submitted before December 1 of the student's junior year at JWU. For more information about program requirements, please contact the College of Arts & Sciences dean s office at the Providence Campus. EdD Program To be considered for acceptance into the program, applicants must possess a master s degree along with the minimum GPA and additional requirements stated above. Program Requirements To satisfy program requirements and receive the EdD degree, each student must successfully 1. complete 60 credit hours (48 hours of coursework and 12 hours of dissertation work, which forms the basis for the dissertation) 2. maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25 3. maintain continuous enrollment, even during dissertation work 4. successfully complete the comprehensive assessment 5. submit a dissertation proposal within 3 years of matriculation 6. complete all program requirements within 6 academic years from the initial date of matriculation Note: For a valid reason, the Educational Leadership program director may extend deadlines. In addition, students must have a computer that connects through a highspeed internet connection. A hybrid method of teaching is utilized in the program that includes characteristics of both synchronous and asynchronous instruction. All communication to students from the university will be conducted through the university email system, and students are required to use and check this account on a regular basis. A student becomes an official candidate for the degree upon successfully completing all courses and receiving formal approval of the dissertation proposal. Pre-Master's Program The Pre-Master's program at Johnson & Wales University is designed for outstanding international students who have completed a 3-year bachelor s degree in countries where the 3-year bachelor s degree is considered the dominant degree in specific areas of study, and such degree does not equate to a 4-year US degree. The program provides qualified 3-year degree holders the opportunity, through a Pre-Master's schedule of undergraduate courses, to equate their education to a 4-year US bachelor s degree while fulfilling MBA program prerequisites. Students who successfully complete the Pre-Master's program with a GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 will enroll directly into their selected MBA or MS program. Eligibility The Pre-Master's program is offered only at the Providence Campus. Applicants to the Pre-Master's program must hold a 3-year bachelor's degree from a recognized institution. Candidates must successfully complete the English as a Second Language program if they do not submit a passing score on the language proficiency test as stated under the English Proficiency Requirements (http:// catalog.jwu.edu/admissions/international/toeflrequirements). Application Procedure Please refer to the International Graduate Admissions Requirements (http:// catalog.jwu.edu/admissions/international/#graduatetext). Please note: Students accepted to the Pre-Master's program cannot transfer to the MBA or MS program without first completing all Pre-Master's program requirements. Scholarships Students who successfully complete the Pre-Master's program with the required minimum 3.0 GPA needed to enter the MBA or MS program will receive a nonrenewable $2,000 scholarship awarded over the length of the MBA or MS program. Course Requirements This program requires that a minimum of 10 undergraduate courses be taken by the student at Johnson & Wales University. The courses generally take place on the Downcity Campus, through the College of Arts & Sciences and the respective College of Business. Course substitutions of higher-level subjects and electives in a comparable discipline may be approved based on previous study, but no exemptions will be made which result in a reduced number of required courses. Course registration for Pre-Master's students will be done through Student Academic Services in the Student Services Center, located on the Downcity Campus. Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) Accreditation Provisional Statement The ARC-PA has granted Accreditation-Provisional status to the Physician Assistant Studies Program sponsored by Johnson & Wales University. Accreditation-Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding Accreditation-Provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students. Accreditation-Provisional does not ensure any subsequent accreditation status. It is limited to no more than 5 years from matriculation of the first class. Prerequisite Courses Completion of the minimum prerequisite courses does not necessarily guarantee an interview or admission. Courses in advanced physiology, pathophysiology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, statistics, organic chemistry and biochemistry are highly recommended. Prerequisites may be in-progress or planned at the time of application. A minimum 35 of the required 39 credits, including associated labs, must be completed by the end of December in order to be considered for the June start. All outstanding prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of May. Students accepted before all prerequisite coursework has been completed will be accepted on a provisional basis. Bachelor s degree must be completed prior to June matriculation. Any in-progress or planned coursework will be requested as part of the application process. Acceptance will be conditional upon successful completion of prerequisites. Review of an application may be delayed if the number of completed prerequisites is determined to be too few upon which to make a determination. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. Biology, human or mammalian, with labs (8 credits) Chemistry, organic and biochemistry, with labs (8 credits) Anatomy and Physiology, human, with labs (8 credits) Anatomy and Physiology prerequisite must have been completed within 7 years prior to matriculation (taken summer 2010 or more recently for June 2017 matriculation). Prerequisite must include all body systems and be a full-year (2- semester sequence) or the equivalent, consisting of either 4 credits of anatomy with lab and 4 credits of physiology with lab OR 8 credits of A&P I and II (both with lab). Courses devoted entirely to the study of the human species are. Courses devoted to animal physiology, exercise physiology and/or comparative anatomy are not. Math, college algebra or equivalent (3 credits) Psychology/sociology/behavioral science, psychology (6 credits) English (6 credits). Medical Terminology course will not fulfill the English requirement. Physician Assistant Articulation Agreements As the first accredited Physician Assistant program in the State of Rhode Island, Johnson & Wales University is dedicated to recruiting students from local colleges and universities through articulation agreements. Recognizing the shortage of primary care providers in Rhode Island, these articulation agreements will create a bridge for students and assist us in educating area students who, upon graduation, will help Rhode Island meet the market demand for qualified health care providers. 4 Admissions Requirements
Visit Articulation Agreements (http://www.jwu.edu/content.aspx? id=30064775508) to view the full list for this program. Academic and Experiential Requirements Academic Requirements A bachelor s degree from a regionally accredited United States institution(s) at time of application or prior to matriculation All prerequisite courses (https://www.jwu.edu/content.aspx? id=17179869209) must have been completed at a regionally accredited United States institution. The following academic criteria must be met: minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all completed biology, chemistry and physics courses. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required, and preferably taken since June 2009. JWU s designation code is 0468. An official record of that examination must be added to the student's application through CASPA. Preferred GRE scores are in the 50th percentile or better. Transfer credits are not awarded to students. There is no advanced placement. No credit will be awarded to students for work experience. Technical standards (https://www.jwu.edu/content.aspx?id=965658) are required attributes necessary for entrance into, continuation within and graduation from the Physician Assistant Studies program at Johnson & Wales University. In addition, students may also be required to meet the technical standards of the facility or facilities providing clinical education in connection with the program. Accepted students must sign a technical standards form and program agreement after acceptance and prior to matriculation into the program. Experiential Requirements A minimum of 250 hours of direct patient care in the United States and an allopathic or osteopathic medical setting. Learn more about the types of direct experience (https://www.jwu.edu/content.aspx? id=17179869208). To help students gain a clear understanding of the PA s role on the medical team, we ask that students observe (or shadow ) a PA in the field. Shadowing of PAs in more than 1 practice type is. Students will be asked to record their experiences as part of the application process through CASPA; please note that they do not count toward direct patient care hours. Computer experience is essential, as a significant portion of curricular material, assignments, evaluations and other materials will be exchanged using e-technology. Johnson & Wales University 5
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