Master of Education in Higher Education >

• Two letters of recommendation (one from a faculty advisor or work supervisor)
• Résumé
• Personal Statement – Please submit a statement of no more than 2 pages in length that discusses:
  • Your professional goals in pursuing advanced studies in higher education
  • How you see this program helping you achieve your professional goals
  • Work and/or academic experiences that have helped prepare you for this program
  • Other information that may be of special interest and importance to the admissions committee
• Deadlines – Summer: March 1, Fall: July 1, Spring: November 1
• Program Director: Dr. Kevin O’Connor, koconn17@providence.edu

Master of Education in Literacy >

• Two Recommendation Forms (one from current principal, supervising administrator, or cooperating teacher) – instructions will be emailed to Recommenders
• Professional Statement (approximately 1,000 words)
  Guidelines: What experiences have motivated you to pursue a career as a reading specialist?  Identify 3 to 5 competencies that you bring to the position and provide specific examples of how these skills will benefit you in your anticipated role or position. In your response, consider the following:
  • the core values and beliefs that you bring to the position
  • the experiences that have shaped your thinking
  • your observations of other professionals in this position
  • the impact you hope to have on a school community
• Deadlines – Summer: March 1, Fall: July 1, Spring: November 1
• Program Director: Dr. Beverly Paesano, bpaesano@providence.edu

Master of Education in Literacy 4+1 >

• Two Recommendation Forms (one from a school supervisor, i.e., cooperating teacher or college supervisor) – instructions will be emailed to Recommenders
• Professional Statement (approximately 1,000 words)
  Guidelines: What experiences have motivated you to pursue a career as a reading specialist?  Identify 3 to 5 competencies that you bring to the position and provide specific examples of how these skills will benefit you in your anticipated role or position. In your response, consider the following:
  • the core values and beliefs that you bring to the position
  • the experiences that have shaped your thinking
  • your observations of other professionals in this position
  • the impact you hope to have on a school community
• Deadlines – Summer: March 1, Fall: July 1, Spring: November 1
• Program Director: Dr. Beverly Paesano, bpaesano@providence.edu

Master of Education in School Counseling >

• Two Recommendation Forms – instructions will be emailed to Recommenders
  Educators: one from principal, supervising administrator, or cooperating teacher; and one from a person of your choice
  Non-educators: two supervisors or employers
  Current undergraduate students: two professors or supervisors
• Professional Statement (approximately 1,000 words)
  Guidelines: What experiences have motivated you to pursue a career as a school counselor?  Identify 3 to 5 competencies that you bring to the position and provide specific examples of how these skills will benefit you in your anticipated role or position. In your response, consider the following:
  • the core values and beliefs that you bring to the position
  • the experiences that have shaped your thinking
  • your observations of other professionals in this position
  • the impact you hope to have on a school community
• Deadlines – Summer: March 1, Fall: July 1, Spring: November 1
• Program Director: Dr. Patricia Nailor, pnailor@providence.edu

Master of Education in School Leadership >

• Two Recommendation Forms (one from current principal or supervising administrator)– instructions will be emailed to Recommenders. Please note: you may submit a recommendation from an assistant principal, but you must also have a recommendation from your current principal.
• Résumé that highlights leadership experience
• Professional Statement (approximately 1,000 words)
  Guidelines: What experiences have motivated you to pursue a career as a school administrator?  Identify 3 to 5 competencies that you bring to the position and provide specific examples of how these skills will benefit you in your anticipated role or position. In your response, consider the following:
  • the core values and beliefs that you bring to the position
  • the experiences that have shaped your thinking
  • your observations of other professionals in this position
  • the impact you hope to have on a school community
• Deadlines – Summer: March 1, Fall: July 1, Spring: November 1
• Program Director: Dr. Diane Disanto, ddisanto@providence.edu

Master of Education (Secondary) PACT >

• Online application collects basic information and provides space for you to upload supporting documents. Please be sure to select the Graduate PACT Program application.
• Personal statement of no more than four double-spaced pages. Prompts are in the application instructions.
• Three Recommendations, one each in the areas of (1) Spirituality, (2) Academics, and (3) Professionalism.
• Resume highlighting your experience with youth and/or in educational settings.
• Transcripts. Current college seniors, please upload unofficial transcripts. All other applicants, please send official transcripts showing degree conferral following graduation via email (preferred) or mail to: Office of Graduate Admission, Providence College, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI 02918.
• Test scores: Official Praxis Content Knowledge test scores are required for those applying to the Secondary Education M.Ed. degree. Send official test scores from ETS directly to Providence College. Please note, the Praxis is not required for students applying to the Theology content area. Please contact us with any questions about the test score requirement.
• Application fee is waived for all applications received on or before February 1. For applications submitted after that date, the fee of $65 can be paid via AFT or VISA/MasterCard in the application portal. If the application fee presents a barrier to your application, please contact our office to discuss a waiver.
• Deadline for application is January 15. Subsequent applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
• Program Director: Chris Keavy, ckeavy@providence.edu

Master of Education in Special Education with Dyslexia Credential >

• Completed online application
• Application fee of $65.00
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Current résumé
• Two professional recommendation forms
• Statement of interest (approximately 500 words) 
  • Describe how you became interested in pursuing a credential in dyslexia studies. How do you envision this training being put to good use in your future pursuits?
• Deadlines – Round 1: November 1, Round 2: March 1, Round 3: June 1. Space is limited since this is a cohorted program, you are encouraged to apply early.
• Program Director: Dr. Marcy Zipke, MZIPKE@providence.edu

Master of Education in Urban Teaching >

• Two letters of recommendation (preferably submitted by a past or present instructor/supervisor)
• Statement of Intent – In your statement, please discuss the purpose for seeking admission to the Urban Teaching program and include career and academic goals. In addition, candidates should discuss their experiences working with urban youth and their vision for enacting social justice as a teacher.
• Copy of teacher certification (optional)
• Interview
• Deadline – Rolling Admission
• Note: if you are interested in our M.Ed. in Urban Teaching with Teacher Certification, please apply for our joint program
• Program Director: Dr. Nuria Alonso García, nalonsog@providence.edu

Master of Arts in Global Education and TESOL >

• Two letters of recommendation (one from a faculty advisor or work supervisor)
• Résumé
• Personal statement – Please submit a statement of no more than 2 pages in length that discusses:
  • Your professional goals in pursuing advanced studies in Global Education and TESOL.
  • How you see this program helping you achieve your professional goals.
  • Your work and/or academic experiences that have helped prepare you for this program.
  • Other information that may be of interest and importance to the admissions committee.
• Interview
• Deadline – Rolling Admission
• Program Director: Dr. Nuria Alonso García, nalonsog@providence.edu 

Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics >

• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose – Please submit a statement of no more than 3 pages in length that discusses:
  • Reason for pursuing graduate study
  • Personal and academic background
  • Assumed responsibility for your own personal growth
• Transcripts must include 24 credits in mathematics beyond pre-calculus; or 18 credits in mathematics beyond pre-calculus, plus 6 credits in education with a minimum “B” average
• Deadline – Rolling Admission
• Note: if you are interested in our M.Ed. in Teaching Math with Teacher Certification, please apply for our joint program.
• Program Director: Dr. Wataru Ishizuka, wishizuk@providence.edu 

Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration >

• Résumé
• Personal Statement – Please submit a statement of no more than 2 pages in length that discusses: How will obtaining this certificate enhance your professional opportunities and help you achieve your professional goals?
• Deadline – Rolling Admission
• Program Director: Dr. Kevin O’Connor, koconn17@providence.edu

Teacher Certification Program >

• Completed online application
• Application fee of $65.00
• All official undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts
• Current résumé (optional)
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably submitted by a past or present instructor/supervisor
• Two Essays
• Deadlines – Summer: March 1, Fall: July 1, Spring: November 1
• Program Director: Dr. Katherine Hibbard, khibbar1@providence.edu

Teacher Certification and M.Ed. in Mathematics >

• Completed online application
• Application fee of $65.00
• All official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Current résumé (optional)
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably submitted by a past or present instructor/supervisor
• Two Essays
• Deadlines – Summer: March 1, Fall: July 1, Spring: November 1
• Program Director: Dr. Katherine Hibbard, khibbar1@providence.edu

Teacher Certification and M.Ed. in Urban Teaching >

• Completed online application
• Application fee of $65.00
• All official undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation, preferably submitted by a past or present instructor/supervisor
• Current résumé (optional)
• Two Essays
• Deadlines – Summer: March 1, Fall: July 1, Spring: November 1
• Program Director: Dr. Katherine Hibbard, khibbar1@providence.edu

Master of Arts in History >

• Two written recommendations from at least two individuals well acquainted with the academic ability of the applicant.  One letter from a professional historian.
• Statement of purpose of no more than 3 pages in length that discusses:
  • Your personal and academic background.
  • Your reasons for pursuing graduate study, and why you have selected Providence College (i.e., research interests, professors, graduate coursework, etc.).
  • How a Master’s in History aligns with your career aspirations.
• Deadline – Rolling Admission
• Program Director: Dr. Jeff Johnson, j.johnson@providence.edu
• Coordinator: Meredith Haluga, mhaluga@providence.edu

4+1 BS/BA/MBA >

• Two letters of recommendation
• Résumé
• Personal statement
• Official GMAT or GRE score (must not be more than five years old).
  View the GMAT/GRE waiver criteria.
• Official undergraduate transcripts from all academic institutions attended
• Deadlines:
  • Summer Accounting Cohort: Oct. 1 (March 1 for PC Juniors)
  • Summer/Fall 4+1 Senior: Oct. 1, Feb. 1
  • Summer/Fall 4+1 Junior: March 1
• Contact: Julia Rumsey, Assistant Director of Graduate Admission, School of Business. jrumsey@providence.edu

Master of Business Administration >

• Two letters of recommendation
• Résumé
• Personal statement
• Official GMAT or GRE score (must not be more than five years old).
  View the GMAT/GRE waiver criteria.
• Official undergraduate transcripts from all academic institutions attended
• Deadlines:
  • Summer: March 15
  • Fall: May 1 (Full-time), July 1 (Part-time)
  • Spring: November 1
• Contact: Julia Rumsey, Assistant Director of Graduate Admission, School of Business. jrumsey@providence.edu

 MS in Business Analytics Program >

• Two letters of recommendation
• Résumé
• Personal statement
• Official undergraduate transcripts from all academic institutions attended
• Deadlines:
  • Priority: Feb. 15
  • Regular: May 15
  • Rolling Admission on a space available basis – July 1
• Program Director: Dr. Jonathan Jackson, jjackso9@providence.edu

At this time, the MSBA Program is not open to international students who require visa sponsorship. There is no test requirement for the MSBA Program.

 Business Certificate Programs >

• Résumé
• Personal statement
• Official undergraduate transcripts from all academic institutions attended
• Deadline: Fall only, August 1
• Contact: pcsb-grad@providence.edu

Please note: you may only enroll in one graduate certificate program at a time.

Master of Arts in Biblical Studies >

• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose – Please submit a statement of no more than 3 pages in length that discusses:
  • Reason for pursuing graduate study
  • Personal and academic background
  • Assumed responsibility for your own personal growth
• Transcripts must include 18 credits in Theology with a minimum “B” average
• Deadline – Rolling Admission
• Program Director: Dr. Sandra Keating, skeating@providence.edu

Master of Arts in Theology >

• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose – Please submit a statement of no more than 3 pages in length that discusses:
  • Reason for pursuing graduate study
  • Personal and academic background
  • Assumed responsibility for your own personal growth
• Transcripts must include 18 credits in Theology with a minimum “B” average
• Deadline – Rolling Admission
• Program Director: Dr. Sandra Keating, skeating@providence.edu

Master of Theological Studies >

• Two letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose – Please submit a statement of no more than 3 pages in length that discusses:
  • Reason for pursuing graduate study
  • Personal and academic background
  • Assumed responsibility for your own personal growth
• Transcripts must include 18 credits in Theology with a minimum “B” average
• Deadline – Rolling Admission
• Program Director: Dr. Sandra Keating, skeating@providence.edu