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2011-2012 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
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Graduate Programs


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Graduate Admissions     Admission Requirements  Application Procedures Terms of Admission Financial Assistance

 

Graduate Admissions

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Admission and general academic program information for prospective graduate students are available at:

Office of Graduate Admissions
160 Wickes Hall
Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710-0001 USA
(989) 964-6096
(989) 964-2744 - fax
gradadm@svsu.edu
www.svsu.edu/gradadm

The Office of Graduate Admissions refers detailed questions on course content, academic advising and course scheduling to the Graduate Coordinators or Advisors of the various graduate programs.

The Office of the Dean of Arts and Behavioral Sciences
358 Wickes Hall
(989) 964-4062
abs@svsu.edu

  • Master of Arts Communication & Digital Media
  • Master of Arts Administrative Sciences
    • Certificate - University / College Student Affairs Administration
    • Certificate - Workplace Conflict Resolution

The Office of the Dean of Business and Management
320 Curtiss Hall
(989) 964-4064
cbmdean@svsu.edu

  • Master of Business Administration
    • Certificate - International Business

The Office of the Dean of the Crystal M. Lange College of Health & Human Services
365 Wickes Hall
(989) 964-4145
hhs@svsu.edu

  • Master of Science in Nursing
    • Certificate - Family Nursing Practitioner
  • Master of Science - Health Leadership
  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

The Office of the Dean of the College of Science
Engineering & Technology
236 Pioneer Hall
(989) 964-4144
setdean@svsu.edu

  • Master of Science - Energy & Materials

The College of Education Office of Admissions & Certification
135 Regional Education Center
(989) 964-4057
coeconnect@svsu.edu

  • Master of Arts - Instructional Technology
  • Master of Arts - E-Learning
  • Master of Arts in Teaching
  • Master of Education
  • Education Specialist

Admission Requirements

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All admission requirements are listed with each program curriculum found on the following pages.

Application Procedures

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Applications for graduate admission including the application fee and all accompanying materials are to be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions for the following programs of study:

  • Master of Arts - Communication & Digital Media
  • Master of Arts - Administrative Sciences
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Master of Science - Health Leadership
  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

For those applying to programs within the College of Education, applications materials including the application fee and all accompanying materials are to be submitted to:

College of Education
Office of Admissions & Certification
135 Regional Education Center
Saginaw Valley State University
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710-0001 USA
(989) 964-4057
(989) 964-4385
coeconnect@svsu.edu

Terms of Admission

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Applications for graduate admission are accepted year round.

Financial Assistance

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Financial assistance programs available to SVSU graduate students include:

Graduate Payment Plan
The SVSU Graduate Payment Plan (GPP) allows you to spread your educational expenses over two, interest-free payments. You can use the payment plan in combination with financial aid or a student loan to help pay your expenses. An application is required.

Tuition Reimbursement
Many companies reimburse employees for graduate level course work. Students should check with their employer’s Human Resource Department for further information on the availability of this benefit.

Private Graduate Scholarships
A limited number of private scholarships are available to qualified full and part-time graduate students. Selection criteria differ for each scholarship. Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early as the scholarships are competitive.

President’s International Graduate Student Scholarship
The President’s International Graduate Student Scholarship is a competitive award and provides partial tuition scholarships to a number of international graduate students annually, as funding permits.
Applications which include scholarship criteria are available through the Office of Graduate Admissions.

Federal Family Education Loan Program
Graduate students enrolled at half time (five credits) may borrow up to the cost of attendance at SVSU through the Federal Family Education Loan Program. This program consists of two types of loans - subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford Loans. To be eligible for a subsidized Stafford Loan, students first must establish their financial need. Students who qualify for an unsubsidized load may borrow up to $8,500. The interest on this type of loan is paid by the federal government while the student is attending school. Students who do not demonstrate financial need may borrow through the unsubsidized Stafford Loan program. The interest on an unsubsidized loan is the responsibility of the student, and may be paid while in school, or may be added to the loan principle. To apply for either Stafford Loan, students must complete the Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

For additional information on financial aid assistance, please contact the Scholarships and Financial Aid Office at (989) 964-4103, (800) 968-9500 or financial-aid@svsu.edu.