Admission

2009 - 2010
Graduate Catalogue

Admission

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Prospective applicants may apply for admission on-line via the Loyola website or by mail. Forms for mailing may be downloaded from the website or obtained from the Office of Graduate Admission. For specific application requirements, prospective students applying to Loyola's graduate programs should refer to the information provided in this chapter. All required admission material should be sent directly to:

Office of Graduate Admission
Loyola University Maryland
The Graduate Center - Timonium Campus
2034 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 21093-4114

Telephone: 410-617-5020; 800-221-9107, x5020
Fax: 410-617-2002
Online: www.loyola.edu/graduate
E-Mail: graduate@loyola.edu

The following documents are required by all degree programs:

Completed/signed application form.
Nonrefundable $50 application fee.
Official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges or universities attended. This includes transcripts from part-time study and from institutions that have awarded the applicant a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or an advanced certificate. Students who fail to submit the final degree posted transcript will not be permitted to register.
Applicants who hold degrees or have earned credits from non-U.S. institutions must have a course-by-course evaluation of their academic records done by a recognized evaluation services agency before they can be considered for admission to a degree program. Loyola recommends World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org).
Personal statement.
Resume or curriculum vita.
TOEFL score report is required only if English is not the applicant's native language or if the applicant has not completed a degree program taught in English. An official TOEFL score report cannot be more than two years old. Official scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service. Loyola's institution code is 5370.
Many programs require standardized tests such as the GRE, GMAT, and Praxis. Refer to individual program application inventories for specifics.
Many programs require professional/academic letters of recommendation. Refer to individual program application inventories for specifics.

Applicants must affirm that the information they have provided on their application form and all other admission application materials is complete, accurate, and true to the best of their knowledge. Applicants must agree to submit other materials that are required for their admission application and understand that furnishing false information on any part of their admission application may result in cancellation of admission or registration or both.

It is the policy of department admission committees to give promising applicants the opportunity to undertake graduate work. A careful examination of all of an applicant's qualifications precedes every admission decision. Admission committees look for previous academic achievement by considering an applicant's undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate records. The number of acceptable candidates may exceed the number of spaces available, and the decision of the admission committee is final.

Applicants accepted for graduate work will be notified in writing. If warranted, admitted applicants will be informed of any undergraduate prerequisite or foundation courses that must be completed before commencing graduate work. When admitted, a faculty advisor will be assigned to assist in planning a program of study. New students are responsible for discussing any special needs they may have with their advisor. Individuals who may qualify for advanced standing will be granted credit at the time of initial enrollment.

Registration is permitted only after admission to a program or acceptance as a non-degree student (see Academic Regulations and Policies).

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students seeking admission to academic programs with fixed-date application processes must complete an application for admission by the stated program date (see below). Programs using a rolling admission require that international applicants submit completed applications as soon as possible, but no less than 90 days prior to the start date.

APPLICATION DATES

Priority is given to completed applications received by stated application deadlines. Applications received after the recommended dates may be reviewed on a space-available basis or deferred by an admission committee for review the next available semester. Some programs evaluate applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, check specific programs for deadlines. Unless stated otherwise, programs consider new applicants for each fall, spring, and summer term.

Loyola College

Computer Science

Fall Semester	September 1
Spring Semester	January 1
Summer Sessions	May 1

Liberal Studies

Fall Semester	August 1
Spring Semester	December 1
Summer Sessions	May 1

Pastoral Counseling*

Ph.D.
Fall Semester	February 1
Spring Semester	November 1
Summer Sessions	February 1
M.S.-Ph.D.
Fall Semester	February 1
Spring Semester	November 1
Summer Sessions	February 1
M.A./M.S./C.A.S.
Fall Semester	April 1
Spring Semester	November 1
Summer Sessions	April 1

* See Pastoral Counseling chapter in this catalogue for more information.

Psychology

Psy.D./M.S.-Psy.D.
Fall Semester only	December 15
M.S., Thesis Track
Fall Semester only	March 15
M.S., Practitioner Track
Fall Semester	March 15
Summer Sessions	March 15
C.A.S./Master's Plus
Fall Semester	June 15
Spring Semester	November 15
Summer Sessions	April 15

Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology

M.S.
Fall Semester only	February 15
Postbaccalaureate Foundation Program
Fall Semester only	February 15

School of Education

Education (excluding Kodály Music/Montessori)

Fall Semester	June 15
Spring Semester	November 1
Summer Sessions	March 15

Kodály Music Education

Multi-Summer Format
Offered selected summers with applications accepted on a rolling basis. The priority application date is May 1.

Montessori Education

Academic Year Programs (WMI)
Offered fall semester only with applications accepted on a rolling basis. For summer sessions, see Multi-Summer Format.
Affiliated AMI Institutes
Fall Semester only	October 1
Multi-Summer Format (WMI)
Offered selected summers with applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Sellinger School of Business and Management

MBA/MSF

Fall Semester	August 1
Spring Semester	December 1
Summer Sessions	May 1

Executive MBA

Fall Semester only

August 30

MBA Fellows

Fall Semester only

August 30

APPLICATION MATERIALS

The application materials required for specific graduate programs are listed below:

Computer Science

Completed/signed application form.
Nonrefundable $50 application fee.
Official transcripts from all postsecondary colleges or universities attended. This includes transcripts from part-time study and from institutions that have awarded the applicant a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or an advanced certificate. Students who fail to submit the final degree posted transcript will not be permitted to register.
Applicants who hold degrees or have earned credits from non-U.S. institutions must have a course-by-course evaluation of their academic records done by a recognized evaluation services agency before they can be considered for admission to a degree program. Loyola recommends World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org).
Essay responding to question on application form.
Two professional/academic letters of recommendation.
Resume or curriculum vita.
Introductory Course Waiver Request Form (required to waive four introductory courses).
TOEFL score report is required only if English is not the applicant's native language or if the applicant has not completed a degree program taught in English. An official TOEFL score report cannot be more than two years old. Official scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service. Loyola's institution code is 5370.
International Student Supplemental Form required only if a student visa is needed.

Education (excluding Kodály Music/Montessori)

Kodály Music Education

Completed/signed application form.
Nonrefundable $50 application fee.
Program selection form.
Official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges or universities attended. This includes transcripts from part-time study and from institutions that have awarded the applicant a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or an advanced certificate. Students who fail to submit the final degree posted transcript will not be permitted to register.
Applicants who hold degrees or have earned credits from non-U.S. institutions must have a course-by-course evaluation of their academic records done by a recognized evaluation services agency before they can be considered for admission to a degree program. Loyola recommends World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org).
Essay responding to questions on application form.
One professional/academic letter of recommendation.
Resume or curriculum vita.
If accepted academically, the department will contact the student regarding an audition.

Montessori Education

Completed/signed application form.
Nonrefundable $50 application fee.
Official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges or universities attended. This includes transcripts from part-time study and from institutions that have awarded the applicant a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or an advanced certificate. Students who fail to submit the final degree posted transcript will not be permitted to register.
Applicants who hold degrees or have earned credits from non-U.S. institutions must have a course-by-course evaluation of their academic records done by a recognized evaluation services agency before they can be considered for admission to a degree program. Loyola recommends World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org).
Essay responding to questions on application form.
Three professional/academic letters of recommendation.
Resume or curriculum vita.
TOEFL score report is required only if English is not the applicant's native language or if the applicant has not completed a degree program taught in English. An official TOEFL score report cannot be more than two years old. Official scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service. Loyola's institution code is 5370.
International Student Supplemental Form required only if a student visa is needed.

Liberal Studies

Completed/signed application form.
Nonrefundable $50 application fee.
Official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges or universities attended. This includes transcripts from part-time study and from institutions that have awarded the applicant a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or an advanced certificate. Students who fail to submit the final degree posted transcript will not be permitted to register.
Applicants who hold degrees or have earned credits from non-U.S. institutions must have a course-by-course evaluation of their academic records done by a recognized evaluation services agency before they can be considered for admission to a degree program. Loyola recommends World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org).
Essay responding to question on application form.
Two professional/academic letters of recommendation.
Resume or curriculum vita.
TOEFL score report is required only if English is not the applicant's native language or if the applicant has not completed a degree program taught in English. An official TOEFL score report cannot be more than two years old. Official scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service. Loyola's institution code is 5370.
International Student Supplemental Form required only if a student visa is needed.
An interview is required of all accepted applicants and must be completed before the student may register for classes.

Pastoral Counseling (Ph.D./M.S.-Ph.D.)

Completed/signed application form.
Nonrefundable $50 application fee.
Official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges or universities attended. This includes transcripts from part-time study and from institutions that have awarded the applicant a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or an advanced certificate. Students who fail to submit the final degree posted transcript will not be permitted to register.
Applicants who hold degrees or have earned credits from non-U.S. institutions must have a course-by-course evaluation of their academic records done by a recognized evaluation services agency before they can be considered for admission to a degree program. Loyola recommends World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org).
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test scores. Report must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service. Scores must be from test administrations within the previous five years. Loyola's institution code is 5370.
Essay responding to questions on application form.
Three letters of recommendation (major professor, clinical supervisor, faith community leader).
Resume and/or full curriculum vita detailing personal competency and leadership potential.
International Student Supplemental Form required only if a student visa is needed.

Ph.D. candidates applying for advanced standing must also submit:

All graduate course syllabi from counseling courses, as requested.
All clinical evaluations from practicums, internships, etc., as requested
An interview is requested of all applicants.

Pastoral Counseling (M.A./M.S./C.A.S.)

Completed/signed application form.
Nonrefundable $50 application fee.
Official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges or universities attended. This includes transcripts from part-time study and from institutions that have awarded the applicant a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or an advanced certificate. Students who fail to submit the final degree posted transcript will not be permitted to register.
Applicants who hold degrees or have earned credits from non-U.S. institutions must have a course-by-course evaluation of their academic records done by a recognized evaluation services agency before they can be considered for admission to a degree program. Loyola recommends World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org).
Essay responding to question on application form.
Three professional/academic letters of recommendation.
Resume and/or full curriculum vita detailing personal competency and leadership potential.
TOEFL score report is required only if English is not the applicant's native language or if the applicant has not completed a degree program taught in English. An official TOEFL score report cannot be more than two years old. Official scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service. Loyola's institution code is 5370.
International Student Supplemental Form required only if a student visa is needed.
An interview is requested of all Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care applicants.

Psychology (M.S./Psy.D.)

Completed/signed application form.
Nonrefundable $50 application fee;.
Official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges or universities attended. This includes transcripts from part-time study and from institutions that have awarded the applicant a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or an advanced certificate. Students who fail to submit the final degree posted transcript will not be permitted to register.
Applicants who hold degrees or have earned credits from non-U.S. institutions must have a course-by-course evaluation of their academic records done by a recognized evaluation services agency before they can be considered for admission to a degree program. Loyola recommends World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org).
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores sent directly from the Educational Testing Service. General Test is required unless the applicant holds a graduate degree from an accredited institution; Subject Test is optional. Scores must be from test administrations within the previous five years. Loyola's institution code is 5370.
Essay responding to questions on application form.
Three professional/academic letters of recommendation.
Resume or curriculum vita.
TOEFL score report is required only if English is not the applicant's native language or if the applicant has not completed a degree program taught in English. An official TOEFL score report cannot be more than two years old. Official scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service. Loyola's institution code is 5370.
International Student Supplemental Form required only if a student visa is needed.
An interview (by invitation only) is requested of all finalists for the Psy.D. program. Interviews occur approximately eight weeks after the application deadline.

Psychology (C.A.S./Master's Plus)

Completed/signed application form.
Nonrefundable $50 application fee.
All official graduate degree-posted transcripts. Students who fail to submit the final degree posted transcript will not be permitted to register.
Applicants who hold degrees or have earned credits from non-U.S. institutions must have a course-by-course evaluation of their academic records done by a recognized evaluation services agency before they can be considered for admission to a degree program. Loyola recommends World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org).
Essay responding to question on application form.
Three professional/academic letters of recommendation.
Resume or curriculum vita.
International Student Supplemental Form required only if a student visa is needed.

Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)

Completed/signed application form.
Nonrefundable $50 application fee.
Official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges or universities attended. This includes transcripts from part-time study and from institutions that have awarded the applicant a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or an advanced certificate. Students who fail to submit the final degree posted transcript will not be permitted to register.
Applicants who hold degrees or have earned credits from non-U.S. institutions must have a course-by-course evaluation of their academic records done by a recognized evaluation services agency before they can be considered for admission to a degree program. Loyola recommends World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org).
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test scores. Report must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service. Scores must be from test administrations within the previous five years. Loyola's institution code is 5370.
Essay responding to question on application form.
Three professional/academic letters of recommendation.
Resume or curriculum vita.
TOEFL score report is required only if English is not the applicant's native language or if the applicant has not completed a degree program taught in English. An official TOEFL score report cannot be more than two years old. Official scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service. Loyola's institution code is 5370.
International Student Supplemental Form required only if a student visa is needed.
Prerequisite Course Information Form (required of all Postbaccalaureate Foundation Program applicants).

Graduate and Executive Business Programs

Completed/signed application form.
Nonrefundable $50 application fee.
Official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges or universities attended. This includes transcripts from part-time study and from institutions that have awarded the applicant a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or an advanced certificate. Students who fail to submit the final degree posted transcript will not be permitted to register.
Applicants who hold degrees or have earned credits from non-U.S. institutions must have a course-by-course evaluation of their academic records done by a recognized evaluation services agency before they can be considered for admission to a degree program. Loyola recommends World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org).
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores are required for graduate business program applicants. Report must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service. Scores must be from test administrations within the previous five years. Loyola's institution code is 5370. Individuals with outstanding grade point averages plus sufficient professional experience and/or an advanced degree may be eligible for a GMAT waiver. This requirement is waived for the Executive MBA and MBA Fellows applicants.
Essay responding to question on application form.
Three professional/academic letters of recommendation for executive programs. One professional/academic letter of recommendation for all other programs.
Resume or curriculum vita.
TOEFL score report is required only if English is not the applicant's native language or if the applicant has not completed a degree program taught in English. An official TOEFL score report cannot be more than two years old. Official scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service. Loyola's institution code is 5370.
International Student Supplemental Form required only if a student visa is needed.
An interview is requested of Executive MBA and MBA Fellows applicants.