The Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs targets career-oriented and goal-oriented professionals who are seeking personal and professional growth.

Associate of Science (AS)
Connection to Bachelor's (CB) Component
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM), Business Administration, or major in Human Services
Bachelor of Science Business Administration (BSBA)
Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE)
Criteria for Admission into the Teacher Preparation Program
Critieria for Admission to Student Teaching
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Arts (MA)

Associate of Science (AS)

Admission Requirements:

1. Proof of high-school graduation or GED or certificate.

2. 0-29 semester hours of transfer credit from a regionally accredited institution.

3. A minimum age of 21years.

4. Current employment with a minimum of two years of significant full-time work experience in an occupation or endeavor related to the degree program.

5. Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to judge the applicant’s professional expertise, character and capacity for University-level study.

6. A cumulative grade point average of all attempted collegiate work of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

7. Students are required to complete the appropriate application and submit an application fee for acceptance into the undergraduate programs.

Connection to Bachelor’s (CB) Component

Admission Requirements:

1. Proof of high-school graduation or GED certificate.

2. 30-49 semester hours of transfer credit from a regionally accredited institution.

3. A minimum age of 21 years.

4. Current employment with a minimum of two years of significant full-time work experience in an occupation or endeavor related to the degree program.

5. Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to judge the applicant’s professional expertise, character and capacity for University-level study.

6. A cumulative grade point average of all attempted collegiate work of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

7. Students are required to complete the appropriate application and submit an application fee for acceptance into the undergraduate programs.

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM)
Bachelor of Science Business Administration (BSBA)
Bachelor of Science in Human Services (BSHS)

Admission Requirements:

1. Proof of high-school graduation or GED certificate.

2. 50-90 semester hours of credit earned from an accredited university or college, professionally recognized college or university or a combination of university credit and credit earned through national testing programs, ACE military training evaluations, ACE-PONSI professional training evaluations or documented learning evaluations.

3. A maximum of 90 credit hours may be accepted from a four-year university or college. A maximum of 66 credit hours may be accepted from a two-year college. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be accepted from a noncollegiate source.

4. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

5. A minimum age of 21 years.

6. Current employment with a minimum of two years of significant full-time work experience in an occupation or endeavor related to the degree program.

7. Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to judge the applicant’s professional expertise, character and capacity for University-level study.

8. Students are required to complete the appropriate application and submit an application fee for acceptance into the undergraduate programs.

Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE)

Admission Requirements:

1. Proof of high-school graduation or GED

certificate.

2. 50-90 semester hours of credit earned from an accredited college or university, professionally recognized college or university or a combination of university credit and credit earned through national

testing programs, ACE military training evaluations, ACE-PONSI professional training evaluations or documented learning evaluations.

3. A maximum of 90 credit hours may be accepted from a four-year college or university. A maximum of 66 credit hours may be accepted from a two-year college. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be accepted from a noncollegiate source.

4. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.

5. Two letters of recommendation from persons qualified to judge the applicant’s professional expertise, character and capacity for University-level study.

6. Students are required to complete the appropriate application and submit an application fee for acceptance into the undergraduate programs.

Criteria for Admission into the Teacher Preparation Program:

• A candidate must have achieved a minimum of a 2.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale before applying for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program.

• The candidate must demonstrate proficiency on all core courses taken prior to acceptance into the Teacher Education Program. If deficiency is detected, the candidate may be required to remediate. A minimum grade of C must be earned in all English, math, computer, and communication courses, and in courses in the major field.

• The candidate must have earned 50 or more semester hours of credit.

• The candidate must have a passing score on the GACE Basic Skills examination before applying for

admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. The candidate may exempt the GACE I with scores on the SAT or ACT, as determined by the Professional Standards Commission.

• The candidate must have three letters of recommendation on file (one faculty member outside of the Department, the candidate’s major advisor, and one letter of recommendation such as an employer, minister, or colleague-nonfamily.)

• The candidate must provide proof of liability insurance through SGAESPAGE.

• The candidate must provide documentation of an acceptable criminal background check.

• The candidate must accept, via personal signature, the Code of Ethics for Educators by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

• The candidate must provide an acceptable, one page writing sample that describes his or her ideas about teaching. This writing sample will be evaluated for content, organization, grammar, and writing style by two faculty members overseeing the Early Childhood Education program of the Teacher Preparation Program. If the writing sample is not acceptable, revision of it will be required. In some cases, a student may be required to work with a tutor in the writing lab until his/her writing skills reach the appropriate level.

• The candidate must complete the Application for Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program.

Criteria for Admission to Student Teaching:

• The candidate must have been admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program.

• The candidate must have a 2.50 GPA as determined by the Registrar of the University.

• The candidate must have a minimum grade of C in all required English, math, computer, and communications courses; in courses in the major field; in concentration courses; and in the

practicum experience.

• The candidate must have completed all required classes prior to student teaching.

• Proficiency in Written Communication

• The candidate must have a passing score on the appropriate GACE exam test as determined by the

Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

• The candidate must have a written letter of recommendation, specifying the candidate’s strengths and areas that may need improvement, from the advisor or major professor in the academic field.

• The candidate must have an acceptable portfolio as judged by two individuals –the advisor and the major professor –both using a scoring rubric.

• The candidate must provide proof of liability insurance through SGAESPAGE.

• The candidate must provide documentation of an acceptable criminal background check.

• The candidate must have abided by the Code of Ethics for Educators.

• The candidate must have completed the Student Teaching Application.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Admission Requirements:

To be eligible for admission to the MBA program, students must meet the following admission requirements, evidenced by submitting the following documents in an admission portfolio for evaluation:

Academic Performance

1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 for the last 60 hours attempted.

2. Official transcripts from all institutions attended.

3. Demonstration of the ability to perform graduate work in the areas of Accounting, Finance, Economics, and Quantitative Methods. This can be demonstrated by satisfactory completion of the MBA Tutorial, undergraduate courses, CLEP or DANTES exams.

4. Candidates with an insufficient undergraduate GPA may submit the results from the GMAT to bolster their application. For those students who submit the GMAT, the following formula shall apply: GPA x 200 points + total GMAT score must equal 1000 points.

Business Performance

1. A current resume documenting at least three years of relevant full-time work experience.

2. Two letters of recommendation from position to evaluate the applicant’s ability to handle graduate work in business administration.

3. A personal statement of objectives emphasizing how the completion of the MBA degree would affect the applicant’s professional performance and career goals.

4. The applicant may include any additional supporting documents that would help the admissions committee in determining the potential success of the applicant.

Final acceptance into the program will be at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee, and its assessment of the candidate’s potential to complete the program.

Master of Arts (MA)

Admission Requirements:

To be eligible for admission to the MA program with a Leadership major, students must meet the following admission requirements, evidenced by submitting the following documents in an admission portfolio for evaluation:

Academic Performance

1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 for the last 60 hours attempted.

2. Official transcripts from all institutions attended.

3. Demonstration of the ability to address a relevant organizational issue by completing an essay in which the applicant will address a relevant leadership issue.

4. Candidates with an insufficient undergraduate GPA may submit the results from the GMAT to bolster their application. For those students who submit the GMAT, the following formula shall apply: GPA x 200 points + total GMAT score must equal 1000 points.

Business Performance

1. A current resume documenting at least three years of relevant full-time work experience.

2. Two letters of recommendation from employers, instructors or others in a position to evaluate the applicant’s ability to handle graduate work in leadership.

3. A personal statement of objectives emphasizing how the completion of the MA degree would affect the applicant’s professional performance and career goals.

4. The applicant may include any additional supporting documents that would help the admissions committee in determining the potential success of the applicant.

Final acceptance into the program will be at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee, and its assessment of the candidate’s potential to complete the program.

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