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College Record 2026-2027

Graduate Program Application Requirements

M.S., Literacy

  1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or GPA waiver from the Program Director
  2. Proof of a bachelor’s degree from a registered undergraduate teacher education program 
  3. Personal/professional goals statement or waiver from the Program Director
  4. Two letters of recommendation or waiver from the Program Director

Note: Program Director waivers are normally granted only to those who graduated from a Keuka College teacher education program within the last two years. 

M.S., Leadership

  1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or GPA waiver from the Program Director
  2. Proof of a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited institution
  3. One letter of recommendation or waiver from the Program Director

Note: Program Director waivers are normally granted only to those who graduated from a Keuka College business program within the last two years.

M.S., Nursing (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner)

  1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 
  2. Proof of a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited institution 
  3. Proof of an unencumbered NYS Registered Nurse license
  4. Two written or verbal clinical recommendations 
  5. Current resume 
  6. 300-500 word essay
  7. Interview with a member of the graduate nursing faculty 

M.S.W., Social Work

A minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale

  1. Proof of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  2. Two letters of recommendation or waiver from the Program Director
  3. Current resume or waiver from the Program Director
  4. A 300-500 word essay or waiver from the Program Director

Note: Program Director waivers are normally granted only to those who graduated from a Keuka College Social Work program within the last two years.  

 

Advanced Standing Option

Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited institution may be eligible for Advanced Standing in the M.S.W. program. 

 

For consideration for Advanced Standing, applicants must have:

  1. Grades of "B" or better are required in all undergraduate Social Work courses
  2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Applicants for Advanced Standing must submit all of the M.S.W., Social Work requirements plus their final BSW Field Practicum Evaluation (or mid-term evaluation if practicum is currently in progress at the time of application).

 

Candidates with one “C” in a Social Work course may be considered at the discretion of the admissions committee.

 

Direct Admit MSW Admission: 

To be eligible, current Keuka College BSW students in their senior year of the BSW program must meet the following requirements: 

  1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
  2. Earn a grade of B or better in all Social Work courses
  3. Successfully complete a divisional review of their Field Placement Practicum
  4. Have no active holds on their Keuka College student account
  5. Division of Social Work and Criminal Justice Chair review and approval
  6. Students who meet the direct admission requirements will receive an official admission letter at the end of April prior to the start of the following academic term. 

Post-Master’s Certificate, Nursing (Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner)

  1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 
  2. Proof of a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution 
  3. Proof of an unencumbered NYS Registered Nurse license
  4. Two written or verbal clinical recommendations 
  5. Current resume 
  6. 300-500 word essay
  7. Interview with a member of the graduate nursing faculty 

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