Making Application as an Unclassified Student (Non-degree Seeking)

Unclassified students are individuals who wish to take graduate level classes either for credit or audit, but do not wish to pursue a graduate degree. Application procedures are unique to the campus location. More information can be found here: Non-Degree Status.

Applicants who wish to take graduate level classes on should complete the on-line application. Applicants will be required to submit an official undergraduate transcript to the Graduate School. Upon receipt of your application and transcript, a letter will be sent to you with instructions for registration.  Registration will require permission from the course instructor.

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Certificate Program in Bioethics

Applicants may apply to one of three Graduate Certificates in Bioethics:

• Graduate Certificate in Bioethics
• Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Research Ethics
• Graduate Certificate in Clinical Bioethics

The application requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Bioethics are identical to that of the Master of Arts in Bioethics with the exception that there is no standardized test requirement.  A complete application will contain all of the following:

• Application and application fee
• Uploaded transcript
• Three letters of recommendation
• Uploaded Current Curriculum vitae or resume
• Uploaded Statement of Interest – the statement of interest should be approximately 300-600 words describing how you expect the Graduate Certificate in Bioethics will relate to your current and/or further work and interests.

Students wishing to change from the Graduate Certificate to the Master of Arts will be expected to qualify for and apply to the degree program. Successful completion of the Certificate program does not guarantee admission to the Master of Arts degree program.

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Certificate in Interpreting and Translation Studies

The Interpreting and Translation Studies program offers several Graduate Certificates in specialized areas:

• Graduate Certificate in Interpreting Studies
• Graduate Certificate in Translation Studies
• Graduate Certificate in Audiovisual Translation and Interpreting
• Graduate Certificate in Intercultural Services in Healthcare
• Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching of Interpreting

…For students holding a MA, MS or MBA degree, a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Interpreting is available.

… A student who wishes to complete three certificates can meet the requirements for a MA in Interpreting and Translation Studies.

The application requirements for the certificates in Translation and Interpreting Studies are identical to that of MA in Interpreting and Translation Studies. A complete application will include:

• Application and application fee
• Uploaded transcript
• GRE test scores
• TOEFL or IELTS test scores – from students who have not received a college degree from a U.S. institution
• Three letters of recommendation – one letter should be from current employer
• Uploaded Current Curriculum vitae or resume
• Uploaded Statement of Interest – including your background in teaching and in interpreting/translation.