Office of Recruitment and Admissions
College of Staten Island / CUNY
North Administration Building (2A), Room 103
2800 Victory Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10314
Telephone: 718.982.2010
Email: masterit@csi.cuny.edu
www.csi.cuny.edu

Apply online at: www.csi.cuny.edu/graduatestudies.

Admission Requirements for Graduate Programs

Applicants for graduate study should have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution of higher education.

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Applicants must request official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. If you are currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution, have one transcript sent now and another sent when you complete the courses that you are taking. Applicants who have been enrolled at CSI do not need to request a CSI transcript; the Office of Recruitment and Admissions will obtain a copy.

Applicants who have attended a post-secondary institution outside of the United States should review the guidelines for international applicants prior to requesting transcripts.

Application Fee:

A $125.00 non-refundable application fee is required of all applicants. Please make your check or money order payable to the College of Staten Island.

Additional Requirements:

Some programs may require an entrance exam, interview, writing sample, letters of recommendation and/or letter of intent. Please refer to the admissions requirement table for a complete list of requirements for each program.

Entrance Exams:

Entrance exams are not required for all programs. Please check the admissions requirement table to find out which programs require an exam.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE): The GRE is a requirement for the Master's in Biology, Computer Science, and Environmental Science. For additional information or to register for the exam, please visit the GRE website. Our institutional code for the GRE is 2778.

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): GMAT is a requirement for the Master of Science in Business Management. For additional information or to register for the exam, please visit the GMAT website. Our institutional code for the GMAT is 282KN35

The TOEFL or IELTS exam is a requirement of students for whom English is a second language.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum required scores: 550 (Paper), 213 (Computer), or 79-80 (Internet). For the Master's in Business Management and Mental Health Counseling Program: 600 (Paper), 250 (Computer), or 100 (Internet). For additional information or to register for the exam, please visit TOEFL website. Our institutional code is 2778.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): We will only accept the academic exam scores. Minimum required score: 6.5 (overall band). For the Master's in Business Management and Mental Health Counseling: 7 (overall band). For additional information or to register for the exam, please visit the IELTS website.

Doctoral Programs: Students interested in applying for a doctoral program must do so through the CUNY Graduate Center. For additional information, please visit the www.gc.cuny.edu or email admissions@gc.cuny.edu

Non-Matriculated Status

A student who does not fully qualify for matriculation may be admitted as a non-matriculated student. No more than 12 credits may be taken as a non-matriculated student unless the student already holds a master’s degree. Acceptance as a non-matriculated student in no way commits the College to grant matriculation at a later date.

Non-matriculated students who are completing undergraduate coursework to qualify for admission must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be considered for matriculation.

Non-Matriculated Study for Visiting Students

Students enrolled in another college may enroll as visiting non-matriculated students if they are in good academic standing at their home college and have permission to take courses at CSI. In addition, a selected number of courses in participating programs/departments are available for students who wish to take courses for personal or professional reasons, without intending to pursue a degree. Not all graduate courses are open to non-matriculated students.

For more information, please obtain an “Application for Graduate Non-Matriculated Study for Visiting Students” from the Office of Recruitment and Admissions or download a copy from www.csi.cuny.edu/graduatestudies.

Doctoral Programs

Application to the Doctoral programs in Biology (Neuroscience), Computer Science, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Physics, Polymer Chemistry, and Psychology (Learning Processes) is made directly to the Graduate School and University Center/CUNY, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 212.817.7470; email: admissions@gc.cuny.edu. The Website address is www.gc.cuny.edu.

Readmission

Graduate students who do not register for a semester and then decide to return in a subsequent semester, and who have not maintained their matriculated status, must apply for readmission at least 30 days before registration. Requirements for programs may change and students applying for readmission must meet current requirements. Students who have a GPA below 3.0 will need approval from their program coordinator. Readmission is not guaranteed and may be denied in such cases. You can download a graduate readmission form from www.csi.cuny.edu/graduatestudies.

Veterans

The veterans advisement service is supervised by the Registrar. Assistance is available in interpreting regulations and policies of the Veterans Administration, and educational and financial counseling is offered. The Office of the Veterans Adviser is in the North Administration Building (2A), Room 110.

Immunization Requirement

New York State Public Health Law requires immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella for some students. All students born on or after January 1, 1957, who are enrolling for six or more equated credits must have proof of immunization on file at the College Health Center, Campus Center (1C), Room 112, one week prior to registration. Transfer students must request that their health records be transferred to College of Staten Island. New York State Public Health Law 2167 requires all students to complete and return the meningitis vaccination response form prior to registration. Information and the immunization forms are available at the Health Center and the Registrar’s Office, or you may download a copy from www.csi.cuny.edu/registrar/forms.php4.

Teacher on Sabbatical Program

The Teachers on Sabbatical Program is designed especially for veteran teachers who wish to hone their classroom management skills, effectively incorporate writing in their disciplines, apply assessment data to promote student learning, and increase their effective use of technology. Courses are taught by expert faculty from the College of Staten Island's Education Department and other disciplines. Topics covered are applicable to career professionals across teaching levels and subject specialization and address timely pedagogical issues. For more information, visit www.csi.cuny.edu/teachersabbatical.

PROGRAM	DEGREE EARNED	GPA/COURSES	EXAMINATION	OTHER
Accounting (MS)	Baccalaureate degree in Accounting or a related field such as Business or Economics	3.0 undergraduate, proficiency in busines fundamentals and indepth knowledge of accounting including introductory, intermediate, cost accounting, taxation and auditing; two courses in business law including the law of contracts sole proprietorships, partnerships, and coprorations); two courses in finance including managerial finance; communications course; computer fundamenal course; two economics courses (microeconomics and macroeconomics; two course in quantitative methods (minumum of pre-calculus and statistics); one course management course; one marketing course	GMAT	Letter of intent; two letters of recommendation from instructors or employers. Interview may be requested.
Biology (MS)	Baccalaureate degree in Biology or related discipline with required undergraduate biology courses	2.75 in all undergraduate courses, 3.0 in science and mathematics courses	GRE: general test, subject test in biology	Two letters of recommendation.
Business Management (MS)	Baccalaureate degree in Accounting, Business, or related fields with required undergraduate courses	3.0 undergraduate average; accounting, communications, computer fundamentals, economics, and quantitative methods	GMAT Students with degrees in corporate communications may choose to take the GRE.	Two letters of recommendation (at least one professional one if possible), Letter of intent. Interview may be requested.
Cinema and Media Studies (MA)	BA or BS in liberal arts or sciences	3.0 average in courses required for Cinema Studies BA or Communications BS at CSI or their equivalent, including CIN 100 or COM 150	None	Three letters of recommendation; a one- to two-page letter of intent; writing sample, 10-12 pages
Computer Science (MS)	BS in Computer Science or related discipline	3.0 average in major; calculus, linear algebra, probability; and seven computer science courses or equivalent	GRE: general test	None
Education, Childhood (Elementary) (MSEd)	For Sequences 1 and 2: Baccalaureate degree in a liberal arts and sciences major, or 36 credits in a liberal arts and sciences concentration.	For Sequences 1 and 2: 3.0 undergraduate average At least six approved credits each in English, history, mathematics, and science.	Sequence 1: New York State Initial or Provisional Certification in childhood or elementary education. Sequence 2: None	Two academic or professional letters of recommendation; a one- to two-page letter of intent
Education, Adolescence (Secondary)(MSEd)	For Sequence 1: Baccalaureate degree in appropriate major. For Sequence 2: Baccalaureate degree in appropriate major or 32 approved credits in an appropriate subject area	For Sequences 1 and 2: 2.75 undergraduate average	Sequence 1: New York State Initial or Provisional Certification in adolescence or secondary education. Sequence 2: None	Two academic or professional letters of recommendation; a one- to two-page letter of intent
Education, Special (MSEd)	For Sequences 1 and 2: Baccalaureate degree in a liberal arts and sciences major, or 36 credits in a liberal arts and sciences concentration	For Sequences 1 and 2: 3.0 undergraduate average. At least six approved credits each in English, history, mathematics, and science	Sequence 1: New York State Initial or Provisional Certification in childhood or elementary education Sequence 2: None	Two academic or professional letters of recommendation; a one- to two-page letter of intent
Education, Special Adolescence Generalist (7-12)(MSEd)	For Sequence 1 and 2: Baccalaureate degree in a liberal arts and sciences major, or 36 credits in a liberal arts and sciences concentration and one year of college-level foreign language or equivalent..	Sequence 1 and 2: 3.0 undergraduate average. At least six approved credits each in laboratory science; history; English; and mathematics	Sequence 1: New York State Initial or Provisional Certificate in early childhood, childhood, or adolescence education. Sequence 2: None	Two academic or professional letters of recommendation; a one- to two-page letter of intent; priority deadlines: last Monday in April (fall), third Monday in November (spring)
English	Baccalaureate degree	3.0 undergraduate average. A minimum 32 credits of undergraduate courses in English (excluding freshman composition).	None	After initial review, letter of intent, recommendations, and/or interview may be requested.
Leadership in Education (Post-Master's Advanced Certificate) SBL/SDL Track	Master's degree	3.0 graduate average	None	Four years of teaching, three professional letters of recommendation, Supervisor's Questionnaire completed by your Supervisor, a two-to three-page letter o intent, interview
Leadership in Education (Post Master's Advanced Certificate) SDL Track	Master's degree	3.0 graduate average 51 credits completed at the graduate level	None	Three years full-time teaching or Pupil Personnel Services experience, three professional letters of recommendation, interview
Environmental Science (MS)	Baccalaureate degree	2.7 undergraduate average; 3.0 in science and engineering courses: chemistry physics, calculus, and ecology	GRE: general test	Interview may be requested.
History (MA)	Baccalaureate degree	3.0 undergraduate average, and 3.0 in history courses	None	Two academic letters of recommendation; letter of intent, research-based writing sample (10 pages in length preferably written for History course)
Liberal Studies (MA)	Baccalaureate degree	3.0 undergraduate average	None	Interview for conditional admission
Mental Health Counseling (MA)	Baccalaureate degree	3.0 undergraduate average, A minimum 15-19 undergraduate credits in the following areas of psychology: General or Introductory Child or Adolescent or Developmental Psychopathology or Abnormal Personality Theory Methods in Psychology or Experimental Psychology or the Statistics for the Social Sciences	None	Letter of intent, two letters of recommendation (at least one letter must be academic), Interview and writing sample may be requested.
Neuroscience, Mental Retardation, and Developmental Disabilities (MS)	Baccalaureate degree	3.0 undergraduate average in biology, mathematics, psychology, or other science courses; statistics	None	Three letters of recommendation
Nursing Adult Health (MS)/Gerontological (MS) Clinical Nurse Specialist OR Dual Clinical Specialist/Nurse Practitioner	BS in Nursing or BS in appropriate major with specified courses	3.0 in undergraduate nursing courses, including statistics, nursing research, health assessment, pharmacothera- peutics, leadership in management of patient care, community health nursing.	New York State license as RN	Essay, two professional references One year experience with BS in Nursing Three years experience with Bachelor's in another field
Nursing (Post-Master's Advanced Certificate) Adult Health Nursing Gerontological Nursing	Master's Degree in Nursing and currently registered in NYS to practice professional nursing.	Master's-level courses in pathophysiology, health assessment, and pharmacology. Candidates who do not have the required courses may take them before beginning the required courses.	None	None
Nursing (Post Master's Advanced Certificate) Nursing Education	Master's Degree in Nursing or be accepted as a master's degree student in CSI's graduate Nursing program.		None	None
Nursing (Advanced Certificate) Cultural Competence	Bachelor's Degree in Nursing	3.0 in undergraduate nursing courses, or other related fields.	None	Personal goal statement of 300-500 words.