Adm Grad Application 08 Final

8/8/2019 Adm Grad Application 08 Final

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ApplicAtion for

GraduateAdmission

Queens college, city university of new york

Graduate Admissions Office 65-30 Kissena Boulevard Flushing, New York 11367-1597

718-997-5200 Fax 718-997-5193 www.qc.cuny.edu/graduate_admissions


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Dear Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in pursuing graduate work at Queens College. The college offersover forty-five graduate programs covering a broad range of academic and professional

areas of study.

Enclosed is your application, instructions, and important information about our programs.If you have been accepted for matriculation in agraduate program at Queens College withinthe past two years, please call 718-997-5200 and ask for a Reactivation Form; if you havepreviously registeredas a graduate matriculated student at Queens College, please call

718-997-5200 and ask for a Reentry Form. Please note that the application procedure isself-managed. Applicants are responsible for securing all required documentation in sealedenvelopes in accordance with the instructions within. This includes securing official tran-scripts from all institutions of post-secondary study. Make your requests as early as possibleto ensure that you have all required documentation by the application deadlines listed below.It is important to bear in mind that college registrars usually need a minimum of four to five

weeks to respond to transcript requests. Applicants who attended Queens College must followthe same procedures for securing all transcripts except for their Queens College academicrecord, which we will retrieve. Please note that even if you do not have allthe requireddocumentation, you must stillsubmit your application by the stated deadline so that we mayprocess your application in a timely manner.

We welcome your application and look forward to being of service to you.

Sincerely,

Mario CarusoDirector of Graduate Admissions

DeADlines for ApplicAtions AnD reQuireD DocumentAtion

ApplcasEducaedheU.S.ly: Fall, April 1; Spring, November 1

ApplcasEducaedAbad: Fall, March 1; Spring, October 1

AppledBehavAalyss(Cde803): Fall, June 1

ASud(MFA)Pam(Cde702): Fall, March 15; Spring, October 15

CuselEduca(Cde530): Fall, March 1

ElshCeaveW,MFA(Cde321): Fall, February 15

PhyscalEducaK12(Cde827): Fall, March 1; Spring, October 1

SchlPsychlyPam(Cde532): Fall, March 1

Speech-LauaePahlyPam(Cde346): Fall, February 1

Graduate Admissions Office


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1.HoWtoASSEMBLEYoUrAPPLiCAtion

ApplcaFee$125Attach a check or U.S. Post Office Money Orderonly, payable to Queens College, to your applica-tion. Write your address and Social Security num-ber (if you have one) on the check or money order.The application fee is non-refundable. Your appli-cation will notbe processed without payment.

tascps(U.S.isus)Write your name and address on the enclosed tran-script envelopes and send an envelope and a U.S.Institution Transcript Request form to each previ-ously attended college/university. You may prepare

your own self-addressed envelope(s) if you haveattended more than two institutions.

Important Note: All transcripts must be official,and dated within the past six months. Do notopenthe envelopes when you receive them or your docu-ments and application will notbe accepted.

tascpsieaalSudes(Fetascps/EducaalCedeals)Use the special International Transcript Requestform available at http://www.qc.cuny.edu/gradu-ate_admissions/apps/TransRqst.pdf (notthe U.S.

Transcript Request form in this booklet) to requestyour educational records from post-secondaryinstitution(s)universities, colleges, institutes, and/or polytechnics.

Important Note: All transcripts must be official,and dated within the past six months. It is yourresponsibility to have your educational recordsfrom abroad sent as soon as possible. This docu-mentation must be sent directly from the foreigninstitution to the Queens College Graduate Admis-sions Office. Any university/college transcripts(grade reports/official attested university mark-

sheets/relevs des notes/index book/notas) that passthrough a students hands are notacceptable.

EssayApplicants must write and submit a 500-word essayexplaining their objectives in applying for graduatestudy and including a brief personal statement.

ievewSome departments/programs may require an admis-sions interview.

1A.tesScesObtain applicable GRE or TOEFL test scores fromthe Educational Testing Service (ETS), and GMAT

scores from the Graduate Management AdmissionCouncil. We prefer that you enclose an unopenedscore report with your application. For informationabout these exams, please write to or call the testingservice, or check the Web sites indicated below:

GRE, ETS,P.O. Box 6004Princeton, NJ 08541609-771-7670www.gre.org

GMATP.O. Box 6103Princeton, NJ 08541800-717-GMATwww.mba.com

TOEFL, ETSP.O. Box 6151Princeton, NJ 08541609-771-7100www.toefl.org

The Institutional Code Number for Queens Collegeis 2750.

tesfElshasaFeLauae(toEFL)Individuals whose native language is not Englishand whose post-secondary education was not inEnglish are required to take the Test of English as aForeign Language (TOEFL).Applicants who scorebelow 600 on the paper-based exam or its equiva-lent on other TOEFL systems (IBT = 100; CBT =250) will be required to register for the GraduateEnglish as a Second Language (GESL) course duringthe first semester.

Please note: TOEFL is also required of applicants

from: Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan,Panama, The Philippines, Puerto Rico, SouthAfrica, and Sri Lanka.

thefllwpessmaybeexemptfmakhetoEFL:1. Applicants who have passed the Queens CollegeELI Final Exam, Level VI with a score of 100 orbetter and are applying to programs that require aminimum TOEFL score of 500.*

instructions

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*Excep:Applicants to programs that require a TOEFL scoreof 550 or higher are not exemptfrom the TOEFL.


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2. Applicants who have received a bachelorsdegree in the United States. (Other criteria mayapply, as determined by academic departments orthe Director of Graduate Admissions.)

VsaadimmaSausfieaalSudes;SudesSeekSudeVsa(F1,F2)ad/SchlaVsa(J1,J2)

International students, scholars, and their depen-dents are required to obtain or maintain the F1,F2, J1, or J2 U.S. Student and Scholar Visa andImmigration Status prior to enrolling at the college.

Fpcedues,pleasecac:The Queens CollegeInternational Students and Scholars Office, StudentUnion, Room 327, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing,NY 11367; 718-997-4440 (phone); 718-997-4429(fax); www.qc.cuny.edu/isso; [email protected].

LeesfrefeeceIf the program to which you are applying requires

letters of reference, send a letter of reference formto each of your recommenders. Master of Science inEducation applicants should consult Section 3C inthis application.

2.MAiLinginStrUCtionSYour completed application should include:

Application fee $125Completed, signed, and dated applicationOfficial transcripts (refer to previous page)EssayLetters of Reference

Test Scores if possible

Put everything in the large envelope supplied withthis application and return it to Queens College.

3.SPECiALDEPArtMEntALinForMAtion

3A.ElshCeaveWStudents applyingfor an MFA in EnglishCreative Writing must sub-mit a manuscript (at least 20 pages) of their originalwork to the Graduate Advisor, English Department,Klapper Hall, Room 607, by the application dead-line.

3B.ASud(MFA)All applicants to theMaster of Fine Arts program must send to the ArtDepartment at least 15, and no more than 20,2 x 2 color slides of creative work. These shouldinclude at least two drawings. Each slide shouldindicate the top and the dimensions of the originalmaterial as well as the applicants name. (Slides ofsuccessful candidates will be retained for analysisand discussion. Other slides will be returned if theyare accompanied by a self-addressed envelope bear-ing proper postage.) Again, slides must be sent in aseparate envelope directly to the Art Department,

Klapper Hall, Room 172. Only the application foradmission and its supporting documents should besent to the Graduate Admissions Office in the enve-lope provided with this application.

3C.teacheEducaApplicants to TeacherEducation programs must have completed asequence of academic and professional courses

appropriate to teacher certification in New YorkState, and must include with the application evi-dence (copies) of NYS provisional or initial certi-fications held. Those with insufficient backgroundmay be admitted under special circumstances.Applicants may consult with the graduate advisorfrom the individual program involved.

Applicants for the Special Education program arerequired to hold a provisional or permanent certi-fication in general education in the age/grade rangeof the Special Education program for which theyare applying [i.e., Early Childhood (BirthGrade 2),

Childhood (Grades 16), and Adolescence (Grades712)]. Students applying for the AdolescenceSpecial Education program must hold a certificationin teaching within a content area (e.g., mathematicsor science).

Applicants for the Physical Education program(Code 562) must have completed a bachelors degreein physical education/teaching including comple-tion of student teaching in physical education, andmust hold an Initial Certificate in Physical Education(all grades). All other applicants must apply, meet-ing an early deadline, to the Initial Advanced

Certificate Program/Physical Education (Code 827),which requires three letters of recommendationand the added requirement of a Letter of Intentas described in the Graduate Bulletin and on thedepartments Web page.

3D.MuscAll music applicants (except MusicEducation, program code 561) should send a pho-tocopy of their application directly to the Schoolof Music when they file the original applicationwith the Graduate Admissions Office. Performancemajors should list their major instrument below theprogram code (335) on the application, and shouldcontact the School of Music directly to obtain reper-tory requirements and arrange for their major audi-tion. Applicants living overseas or at a considerabledistance may send an audition tape. All other musicapplicants (program code 334) should submit cop-ies of their recent work: composition majors, sendtwo or three recent compositions; theory majors,send one or two examples of music written in thetraditional tonal system (e.g., fugue, a movement insonata or rondo form, etc.), and a recent paper; his-tory majors, send only a recent paper. These materi-als or tapes should be sent directly to the Graduate


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Advisor, Aaron Copland School of Music, QueensCollege, CUNY, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard,Flushing, NY 11367-1597.

Please note: The GRE s required for music historyand theory majors. The GRE srequired forcomposition majors.

3E.MuscEducaApplicants seeking admissionto New York State Initial Teacher Certification inMusic Education (program code 864) are admit-ted only for the fall semester. All applicants mustinterview with the music education faculty priorto admission approval(typically in mid-May).Qualified applicants will be notified by the MusicEducation advisor about specific dates and timesfor interviews after the written application has beenreviewed.

3F.AHsyApplicants must describe theirproficiency in reading foreign languages within the

500-word essay. The GRE score is not required foradmission, but if desired by the applicant, the scoremay be submitted and will be considered as part ofthe admissions credentials.

3g.EducaalLeadeshpAll candidates forthe Educational Leadership program may enter asmatriculated or non-matriculated students for theFall or Spring semester or Summer Session, provid-ed that they meet all entrances requirements:

A minimum of three years of successful full-

time teaching experience (e.g., completion of

probation, tenure, contract renewa)l.A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 from

approved post-secondary institutions for both

the bachelors and masters degrees.

A minimum of three letters of recommenda-

tion from supervisors and administrators

attesting to the applicants specific leadership

skills and experiences (e.g., how the applicant

has already contributed administrative or

supervisory functions to his/her school, with

examples).

An essay of 1,000 words clearly expressing the

candidates reasons and supervisory potential

for entrance into the program, detailing his/her

skills, talents, knowledge, predispositions,

administrative/supervisory experience, and

contributions to current school.A formal interview with at least two members

of the full-time faculty in the program.

3H.AEducaWhile your papers are underreview, you must submit a 15-slide portfolio (in aplastic page) of your work. These must include atleast two drawings. A CD Rom in JPEG formatis also acceptable. On an accompanying page youmust provide the following information for eachslide:

Title (if any)SizeMediumDate

Include a self-addressed envelope stamped withsufficient postage for the material to be returned.Original artwork will not be accepted and will notbe reviewed. Incomplete applications without anSASE will not be considered. These materials aredue at the Graduate Admissions Office at the sametime all other materials are submitted. Admissionis competitive, and the submission dates will not beextended.

3i.PsychlyApplicants must submit results ofboth the aptitude test and the advanced test in psy-chology of the Graduate Record Examination.

Please note: The GRE is not required for theApplied Behavior Analysis program (InitialAdvanced Certificate, Code 803)

impancefPssbleChaesThe City University of New York reserves the right, because of changing conditions,to make modifications of any nature in the academic programs and requirements of the University and its constituent colleges with-out advance notice. Tuition and fees set forth in this application are similarly subject to change by the CUNY Board of Trustees. TheUniversity regrets any inconvenience this may cause.

Queens College of the City University of New York does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, reli-gion, age, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, alienage or citizenship, or veteranor marital status in its student admissions, employment, access to programs, and administration of educational policies. The collegereserves the right to deny admission to any student if, in its judgment, the presence of that student on campus poses an undue riskto the safety or security of the college or the college community. Inquiries should be directed to the Affirmative Action Coordinator,Queens College, Flushing, NY 11367-1597.


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If you do not have a Social Security number, a unique identifying Student Number will be assigned to your file.This will in no way affect your admission status.

Social Security (optional) or Student ID Number (if you have previously attended Queens College)

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Name of applicant: Mr. Ms. ___________________________________________________________________Last (family name) First (given name) Middle

Any prior last name used ___________________________________________________________________________

Date of birth ____________________________ Male Female Month/Day/Year

Permanent address _________________________________________________________________________________ House # Street Apt. #

__________________________________________________________________________________________________City County State Zip Code Country

Telephone: Day ___________________________________ Evening _________________________________________ Area Code Area Code

Email address ____________________________________ Portfolio URL ___________________________________

Length of time at the above address ______________ Length of time in New York State ____________________ Years Months Years Months

Mailing address ___________________________________________________________________ House # Street Apt. #

__________________________________________________________________________________ City County State Zip Code

Expected semester and year of enrollment: Fall Spring Summer Session I/II Year ________

Program to which you are applying __________________________________________________________________

Program Code Number _______ (YuapplcacabepcessedwhuhscdeseeifmaCha.)

Muscapplcas, check area: Performance Theory Composition History Education

If performance: Classical Jazz Instrument ________________________________________

LeacyEducaapplcas, check area: BirthGrade 6 Grades 512

SpecalEducaapplcas, check area: BirthGrade 2 Grades 16 Grades 712

If you are currently enrolled at Queens College or another institution, please list the titles of your courses and thename of your institution.INSTITUTION COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE

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List all post-secondary institutions (universities, institutes of higher education, or polytechnics) you have attendedbeginning with the most recent. Indicate breaks if your education has not been continuous.Yuaeespsblefbaallffcalascps.

Dates of attendance Approx. no. Degree For officeFrom To of credits (Major/ use only

Name of institution Mo./Yr. Mo./Yr. completed Minor) U O__________________________________________________________________________________________________

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(If different from aboveor local address forinternational students)

Application for Graduate Admission


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Have you taken the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)? Yes No

If yes, when? _______________________ If no, when are you scheduled to take it? _____________________

Have you taken the GRE? Yes No

If yes, when? _____________________If no, when are you scheduled to take it? ________________________

Have you taken the GMAT? Yes No

If yes, when? _____________________If no, when are you scheduled to take it? ________________________

Emplyme(start with current position include military service)

Position (teachers indicate Full-timeName of school or firm grade or subject taught) or per diem Dates__________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Academic honors, distinctions, and scholarships ________________________________________________________

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Articles or publications (submit copies if available) _____________________________________________________

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Memberships in professional organizations ____________________________________________________________

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List references (see Information Chart for number of references required)

Name of recommender Title Mailing address

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______________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________

______________________________ ______________________________ ________________________________

CefcafApplcasteacheEducaPamsoly:

If you hold a permanent or provisional/initial New York State Teachers Certificate (not the New YorkCity license), complete the following information and attach a photocopy of your New York StateCertificate.

Permanent Certificate No. Provisional or Initial Certificate No. Field and Age/Grade Range

__________________________ _________________________________ ____________________________


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Citizenship status and alienage are used to determine if any other documents are needed to evaluate your applica-tion and to begin the visa process for temporary visa applicants. They are also used to determine your eligibilityfor available financial aid programs.

Are you a United States citizen? Yes No If no, of what country? ___________________________

If not a United States citizen, indicate immigration status: Student (F-1, J-1) Permanent ResidentOther (Specify) _____________________________

U.S. Permanent Resident ____________________________________________________________________________Alien Registration (Green) Card # Date Obtained

nefPemaeresdes: Proof of Naturalization or Alien Registration must be submitted with the application.

thsSecMusBeCmpleedbyAllApplcas:

I hereby certify that all the information in this application is accurate and complete. I realize that failure to file theappropriate application may affect my admission status. I understand that all the information contained in thisapplication will be treated confidentially and will be used for institutional purposes only.

Date ___________________________ Signature ________________________________________________________

opalEhcDaaSecResponse to the following questions is voluntary, and any information submitted will be kept confidential.Refusal to provide this information will not subject the applicant to any adverse treatment.

1. Which category describes you best?

(1) White, non-Hispanic; (2) Black, non-Hispanic; (4) Hispanic; (5) Asian or Pacific Islander;

(6) American Indian or Native Alaskan; (7) Other (specify) ________________________________________

2. From what country did you or your family originally come? Check the box next to the country with which

you most identify:

(032) ChinaMainland; (148) ChinaTaiwan; (170) Hong Kong; (083) Korea; (070) India;

(150) Thailand; (178) Vietnam; (121) The Philippines; (075) Israel; (113) Nigeria;

(139) South Africa; (033) Colombia; (038) Cuba; (045) Dominican Republic;

(046) Ecuador; (065) Guyana; (066) Haiti; (077) Jamaica; (117) Panama;

(185) Puerto Rico; (153) Trinidad; (160) England/ Scotland/Wales; (056) Germany;

(060) Greece; (074) Ireland; (076) Italy; (122) Poland; (158) Russia;

Other (specify) _______________________________________________________________________________

3. Where were you and each of your parents born? Check one in each column: You Mother FatherBorn in the United States, excluding Puerto Rico or U.S. Territories

Born in Puerto Rico or U.S. Territories

Born outside the United States

4. Do you speak a language other than English at home? Yes No

If yes, with which language do you feel most comfortable?

English Language other than English Equally comfortable with both


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Information Chart

Ps-BaccalaueaeAdvacedCefcaePam

P. Lees Semese See toEFL Essay oheCde Pam,Deee fref. fEy isuc(s) Sce 500Wds. res.

803 Applied Behavior Analysis, Initial Advanced Certif 3 Fall only 600

MA,MALS,MFA&MSDeeePams


300 Accounting, MS 3 1A 600 GMAT

303 Applied Environmental Geoscience, MS 3 1A 500 GRE

302 Applied Linguistics, MA 3 Fall only 600 *

304 Art History, MA 3 3F 575

702 Art Studio, MFA 3 3B 600

308 Biology, MA 3 1A 600 GRE

310 Chemistry, MA 3 500

314 Computer Science, MA 3 500

321 EnglishCreative Writing, MFA 3 Fall only 3A 600 320 EnglishLiterature, MA 3 600

322 French, MA 3 500

324 Geology, MA 3 1A 500 GRE

326 History, MA 3 575

328 Italian, MA 3 500

402 Liberal Studies, MALS 3 500

332 Mathematics, MA 3 500

334 Music, MA 3 1A, 3D 550 GRE

335 Music-Performance, MA 3 3D 550

329ES Nutrition & Exercise SciEx. Sci. Specialist, MS 3 500

329NE Nutrition & Exercise Sciences, MS 3 500

329NU Nutrition & Exercise SciNutrition Specialist, MS 3 500

336 Physics, MA 3 500

340 Psychology, MA 3 1A, 3I 600 GRE

341 Psychology-Clinical Behavior, MA 3 1A, 3I 600 GRE

343 Social Sciences, MA 3 500

342 Sociology, MA 3 500

344 Spanish, MA 3 500

346 Speech-Language Pathology, MA 3 Fall only 1A 650 GRE*

348 Urban Affairs, MA 3 500

LbayScecePams


853 Archives & Records Mgmnt Preserv, Initial Adv Certif 3 550

821 Childhood/Youth Public Library, Initial Adv Certif 3 550 *

602 Library SciencePublic Librarianship, MLS 3 550 *

604 Library ScienceSchool Media Specialist, MLS 3 550 *

906 Library Science, Post-Masters Professional Certif 3 550

* Interview may be required.


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Ps-BaccalaueaeAdvacedCefcaeEducaPams(for students who wish to pursue an MSEd degree but have no undergraduate preparation in Education)


801 ArtVisual Arts (K12) 2 3H 600

845 Biology (712), Initial Adv Certif 2 600

846 Chemistry (712), Initial Adv Certif 2 600

851 Childhood (16), Initial Adv Certif 2 600

852 Early Childhood (B2), Initial Adv Certif 2 600

847 Earth Science (712), Initial Adv Certif 2 600

856 Earth Science (712) 600

841 English (712), Initial Adv Certif 2 600

865 English Language Teaching (712), Initial Adv Certif 3 Fall only 600 *

819 Family & Consumer Sci (K12), Initial Adv Certif 2 600

842 French (712), Initial Adv Certif 2 600

843 Italian (712), Initial Adv Certif 2 600

849 Mathematics (712), Initial Adv Certif 2 600

864 Music (pre-K12), Initial Adv Certif 2 Fall only 3E 600

827 Physical Ed (K12), Initial Adv Certif 3 3C 600

848 Physics (712), Initial Adv Certif 2 600

850 Social Studies (712), Initial Adv Certif 2 600

844 Spanish (712), Initial Adv Certif 2 600

MAt&MSEdDeeePamsEduca


501 Adolescent EdArt (K12), MSEd 2 3C, 3H 600

506 Adolescent EdEnglish (712), MSEd 2 3C 600

508 Adolescent EdFrench (712), MSEd 2 3C 600

510 Adolescent EdGen Sci, Biology (712), MSEd 2 3C 600

512 Adolescent EdGen Sci, Chemistry (712), MSEd 2 3C 600

514 Adolescent EdGen Sci, Earth Science (712), MSEd 2 3C 600

516 Adolescent EdGen Sci, Physics (712), MSEd 2 3C 600

521 Adolescent EdItalian (712), MSEd 2 3C 600

522 Adolescent EdMath (712), MSEd 2 3C 600

561 Adolescent EdMusic (pre-K12), MSEd 2 3C 600

562 Adoles EdPhys Ed/Teaching Curric (pre-K12), MSEd 2 3C 600

534 Adolescent EdSocial Studies (712), MSEd 2 3C 600

536 Adolescent EdSpanish (712), MSEd 2 3C 600

551 Childhood Ed (16), MAT 2 600

550 Childhood Ed (16), MSEd 2 3C 600

554 Childhood EdBilingual (16), Initial Certif, MAT 2 600

555 Childhood EdBilingual (16), MSEd 2 3C 600

530 Counselor Ed, MSEd 3 Fall only 600 *

552 Early Childhood Ed (B2), MAT 2 3C 600

553 Early Childhood Ed (B2), MSEd 2 3C 600

557 Family & Consumer Sci/Teacher (K12), MSEd 3 3C 600

529 Literacy Ed (B6), MSEd 3 Fall only 3C 600 *

559 Literacy Ed (512), MSEd 3 3C 600 *

916 School Building Leader 3 3G 600 see 3G

532 School Psychology, MSEd 3 Fall only 600 *

565 Special Ed, MSEd (B2) 3 Fall only 3C 600

566 Special Ed, MSEd (16) 3 Fall only 3C 600

567 Special Ed, MSEd (712) 3 Fall only 3C 600

540 Teach Eng to Speakers of Other Languages, MSEd 3 Fall only 600 *

* Interview may be required. Interview required.


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Letter of Reference

theApplca:Please complete allentries above the dotted line.

Print Full Name __________________________________________________S.S. # ____________________________

Year and Semester of Expected Enrollment: Fall Spring Year _________

Program of Study _______________________________________________ Program Code No. _________________

Name of Recommender ____________________________________________________________________________

I am aware of the rights afforded to me by the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended.I hereby do do not waive my right to examine the contents of this reference. I understand that by waivingmy right I do so under the condition that the reference is used solely for the purpose for which it is requested.

Date ____________________________ Applicants Signature _____________________________________________

therecmmede:The student whose name appears above has applied for admission to a masters program at Queens College. Thisform is submitted to you for your evaluation of the applicants qualifications both for graduate study and for afellowship or an assistantship. Please tell us how long you have known the applicant and what you know abouthis/her academic ability, and include any other information that might make a difference concerning the studentsapplication. (If you prefer not to use this form, please send your statement on official institutional letterhead.)

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How would you compare this student with recent graduates in his/her field?

Upper Tenth Upper Third Average Below Average

Date ______________________ Recommenders Signature ______________________________________________

Recommenders Name and Title (please print) _________________________________________________________

Institution ________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone #___________________________ Fax _________________________ Email ___________________________

Pleaseeuhsfmhesudeasealedevelpe.



718-997-5200 Fax 718-997-5193 www.qc.cuny.edu/gadm


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Letter of Reference






I am aware of the rights afforded to me by the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. Ihereby do do not waive my right to examine the contents of this reference. I understand that by waiving myright I do so under the condition that the reference is used solely for the purpose for which it is requested.



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Letter of Reference






I am aware of the rights afforded to me by the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. Ihereby do do not waive my right to examine the contents of this reference. I understand that by waiving myright I do so under the condition that the reference is used solely for the purpose for which it is requested.



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Graduate Admissions Office Queens College, CUNY U.S.inStitUtiontrAnSCriPtrEqUESt Flushing, NY 11367-1597totHEAPPLiCAnt:You are responsible for submitting this form and an envelope to each school previously attended. Pleasebe sure to comply with the policy of each school regarding transcript release regulations and fees.

Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________First

/M.I.

/Last (Family)

/Prior Name(s) on Transcript(s)

Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________Street City State Zip Code

Applying to Queens College: Summer/Fall Spring Year______ Matric. QC Program # |____|____|____|

School Prev. Attended _________________________________________________ Dates ____________________________

Degree___________________________ Date Conferred ______________________ SS #__________| - |_______| - |__________I hereby request that my transcript be sent to my address in the envelope which I have provided with this form.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature Date

totHErEgiStrAr:The above-named person is applying to a Queens College graduate program. Please provide the information requestedbelow and mail this form and the transcript to the student in a sealed envelope (please see reverse side).

1. Check as appropriate: Applicant is currently enrolled 2. Cumulative GPA ________Degree conferred Class Rank _____________Other GPA in Major __________

Graduate Admissions Office Queens College, CUNY U.S.inStitUtiontrAnSCriPtrEqUESt Flushing, NY 11367-1597

totHEAPPLiCAnt:You are responsible for submitting this form and an envelope to each school previously attended. Pleasebe sure to comply with the policy of each school regarding transcript release regulations and fees.

Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________First

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/Last (Family)






_______________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature Date


1. Check as appropriate: Applicant is currently enrolled 2. Cumulative GPA ________Degree conferred Class Rank _____________Other GPA in Major __________

Graduate Admissions Office Queens College, CUNY U.S.inStitUtiontrAnSCriPtrEqUESt Flushing, NY 11367-1597totHEAPPLiCAnt:You are responsible for submitting this form and an envelope to each school previously attended. Pleasebe sure to comply with the policy of each school regarding transcript release regulations and fees.

Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________First

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_______________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature Date


1. Check as appropriate: Applicant is currently enrolled 2. Cumulative GPA ________Degree conferred Class Rank _____________

Other GPA in Major __________

Note: If GPA is not calcu-

lated on a 4.0 scale, please

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Dear Registrar:Applicants to Queens College graduate programs must collect official transcripts in sealed envelopes and

submit them to us with their admission application. If your institution has a policy of not releasing officialtranscripts in sealed envelopes to students, we ask you to do the following:

1. Enclose an unofficial transcript in an envelope. If our applicant has provided a Queens College enve-lope, please use that envelope.

2. Seal the envelope and place your institutions official seal on the envelope, and send it to the student.3. Also send a second (official) transcript to our office.Thank you for your cooperation.

Queens College, CUNYGraduate Admissions Office65-30 Kissena BoulevardFlushing, NY 11367-1597



1. Enclose an unofficial transcript in an envelope. If our applicant has provided a Queens College enve-lope, please use that envelope.

2. Seal the envelope and place your institutions official seal on the envelope, and send it to the student.3. Also send a second (official) transcript to our office.Thank you for your cooperation.




1. Enclose an unofficial transcript in an envelope. If our applicant has provided a Queens College enve-lope, please use that envelope.2. Seal the envelope and place your institutions official seal on the envelope, and send it to the student.3. Also send a second (official) transcript to our office.Thank you for your cooperation.



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Graduate students interested in the programs listedbelow should inquire about deadline dates from theappropriate college offices as early as possible. Allprograms are subject to change.

*i.need-BasedPams

The following programs are based on financial need.Eligibility is determined by analysis of the Free Applica-tion for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students areencouraged to complete their FAFSA via the web atwww.fafsa.ed.gov. Be sure to use our federal code of002690.

Students may also request applications from theQueens College Financial Aid Office by telephoningthe office at 718-997-5100 or by writing to:

Queens College, CUNYFinancial Aid Office

65-30 Kissena BoulevardFlushing, New York 11367-1597

Counselors are available in the Financial Aid Officeto assist students in completing the application. Allawards require that the student be matriculated in agraduate program.

For residents of New York State:

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New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP):Grants range from $37.50 to $275 a semester duringthe Fall and Spring semesters. Full-time attendance

(enrollment in 12 or more graduate credits per semes-ter) is required. Students may apply for TAP online bycompleting the FAFSA online first. Before you exit theFAFSA Web site, select the option to file your NewYork State TAP application online as well. You will beshown a confirmation Web page. On that Web page,for New York State residents only, is a line to file yourTAP application. If you do not complete the NewYork State application at that point, you will be senta paper CUNY TAP application or an ETA (ExpressTAP application) in the mail shortly after filing yourFAFSA.

*Must be a U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)

or a U.S. citizen to apply for need-based programs.

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1.Perkins Loans (formerly National Direct StudentLoans NDSL). Loans are repayable at 5% interest.Students must be registered for at least 6 credits persemester. The FAFSA must be submitted.

2.Federal Direct Loans are repayable at variable rates,no higher than 9%. Students must be registered for atleast 6 credits per semester. Applicants must completethe FAFSA.

JbsFederal Work-Study Program (FWSP): Part-timeemployment on or off campus at about $9.00 an hour.Students must be registered for at least 6 credits persemester.

ii.AcademcMe-BasedPams

The following programs use academic merit as a factorin the selection process.

1.Graduate Assistantships: Some graduate programshave funds available for this purpose. Students workin the offices of their academic departments. For infor-mation, contact the departmental chair or graduateadvisor.

2.Education Internships: Graduate internships inEducation that provide full tuition plus a stipend areawarded through the Division of Education. Contactthe Division for information.

iii.AsssashpsInformation about assistantships may be obtained bywriting to the chair of the department in which youplan to matriculate.

Financial Aid & Scholarship Information


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list of grADuAte progrAms, offices, telephones, BuilDing & room locAtions*

Pamoffce PheAeaCde(718) LcaAccounting 997-5070 Powdermaker Hall 215

Adolescent Ed.-Art 997-5150 Powdermaker Hall 150

Adolescent Ed.-English 997-5150 Powdermaker Hall 150

Adolescent Ed.-Family & Consumer Sciences/Nutrition 997-4475 Remsen Hall 306

Adolescent Ed.-French 997-5150 Powdermaker Hall 150

Adolescent Ed.-General Science (Biology, Chemistry, 997-5150 Powdermaker Hall 150Earth Science, Physics)

Adolescent Ed.-Italian 997-5150 Powdermaker Hall 150

Adolescent Ed.-Mathematics 997-5150 Powdermaker Hall 150

Adolescent Ed.-Music 997-3850 Music Building 254

Adolescent Ed.-Physical Education /Exercise Physiology 997-2710 FitzGerald Gym 203

Adolescent Ed.-Social Studies 997-5150 Powdermaker Hall 150

Adolescent Ed.-Spanish 997-5150 Powdermaker Hall 150

Applied Behavior Analysis 997-3216 Science Bldg. E318

Applied Linguistics 997-2870 Kissena Hall 347

Art History 997-4803 Klapper Hall 168

Art Studio 997-4800 Klapper Hall 172

Biology 997-3400 Science Bldg. D346

Busa 997-4500 JeffesHall200Chemistry & Biochemistry 997-4100 Remsen Hall 206Computer Science 997-3500 Science Bldg. A202

Counselor Education 997-5240 Powdermaker Hall 033

Elementary-Bilingual Education 997-5318 Powdermaker Hall 054

Elementary/Early Childhood Education 997-5302 Powdermaker Hall 054

English-Creative Writing/Literature 997-4600 Klapper Hall 604

FacalAd 997-5100 JeffesHall202French 997-5980 King Hall 207

Geology 997-3300 Science Bldg. D204

gaduaeAdmsss 997-5200 JeffesHall105History 997-5350 Powdermaker Hall 352

ieaalSudes&Schlas 997-4440 SudeU327

Italian 997-5980 Kiely Hall 706Liberal Studies 997-5372 Powdermaker Hall 350Library Science 997-3790 Rosenthal Library 254

Literacy Education (B6) 997-5258 Powdermaker Hall 054

Literacy Education (712) 997-5150 Klapper Hall 310

Mathematics 997-5800 Kiely Hall 237

Music 997-3800 Music Building 203A

Nutrition & Exercise Sciences 997-2710 FitzGerald Gym 203

Nutrition & Exercise Science Nutrition Specialist 997-4155 Remsen Hall 306D

Physics 997-3350 Science Bldg. B334

Psychology 997-3200 Science Bldg. E318

resa 997-4400 JeffesHall,1sflSchool Building Leader 997-5240 Powdermaker Hall 033

School Psychology 997-5230 Powdermaker Hall 033Social Sciences 997-5130 Powdermaker Hall 250

Sociology 997-2800 Powdermaker Hall 252

Spanish 997-5660 Kiely Hall 243

Special Education 997-5240 Powdermaker Hall 033

Speech-Language Pathology 997-2930 Gertz Building

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 997-2870 Kissena Hall 347

Urban Affairs 997-5130 Powdermaker Hall 250

*owbuldevascampus,pleasecallyudepamevefyslca. ifyuhaveuesseedaddalfma,callhedepameadaskfheaduaeadvs. (Rev. 01/08)

Documents

Adm Grad Application 08 Final