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This booklet contains the Application for Graduate Admissionalong with all instructions needed to complete the applicationprocess. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the professional staff in the Graduate AdmissionsOffice. We are always available to provide you with any assistance you might need.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATIONLIU Brooklyn

Application FormComplete the Application for Graduate Admissionin its entirety online at liu.edu/brooklyn/admissions/apply . Please notethat certain programs require supplemental applications and instructions. Please refer to the Graduate Programs andApplication Requirements pages in this booklet, visit the departmental website or view the graduate bulletin atliu.edu/brooklyn for the most detailed information about your program of interest.

DeadlinesPlease note that the graduate programs listed below have specific application deadlines and are available only for thesemesters noted. All other graduate programs are available each semester and generally operate on a rolling admissions basiswith applications accepted as long as space is available. However, early submission of applications is strongly encouraged.

Program Semester Offered DeadlineDoctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Every Summer March 1Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Every Fall December 1Physician Assistant (M.S.) Every Fall January 15Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.) Every Fall February 1

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Every Fall March 15 Nurse Practitioner (M.S. or A.C.) Every Fall Rolling Admission Nurse Educator (M.S. or A.C.) Every Fall Rolling Admission

Application FeeEnclose with the paper application a non-refundable application fee of $40.00 made payable to Long Island University.(Attach the check to the application form.)

Instructions for Mailing Your Credentials

Read through the following instructions carefully noting where credentials and materials to complete your application areto be sent for processing. In most instances, you will be required to send your materials to the LIU Admissions ProcessingCenter. Please use the enclosed Credential Cover Sheet to accompany your materials to the Admissions Processing Center;you also may want to provide your recommenders this cover sheet if materials are being sent directly to the Center.NOTE: International students should send applications and credentials to the Office of Admissions and NOT theAdmissions Processing Center.

Transcript(s)Applicants to LIU Brooklyn must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended showing all courses;grades; and degrees received, if any. Applicants should request that the transcript(s) be returned to them in a sealedenvelope with the signature of an authorized official written across the sealed flap to be included in your admissionspackage. Schools not providing this service may mail the official transcript directly to the Graduate Admissions ProcessingCenter. Photocopies, student copies, transcripts printed from university websites and transcripts received in opened envelopes are notconsidered official.

Personal StatementThe personal statement should be double-spaced and typewritten either on the form provided in this application bookletor on a separate sheet attached to the form. Your statement should describe your reason for pursuing graduate study in yourproposed area of study, your personal and academic background, relevant experience and your professional goals.


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Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation should be from an academic source, preferably a professor or academic official who is familiarwith your academic history and achievement. If you have been out of school for several years, professionalrecommendations may come from your employer or supervisor. Applicants should request that the recommendation(s) bereturned to them in a sealed envelope with the signature of the recommender written across the sealed flap to be includedin your admissions package. If preferred, a recommender may mail the recommendation letter directly to the GraduateAdmissions Processing Center. Please refer to the Graduate Programs and Application Requirements pages to determinehow many letters are required for your specific program. Letters of recommendation may be submitted using the enclosedrecommendation form or on the recommenders letterhead. One recommendation form has been provided in this booklet.

Please make additional copies as required by your specific program.

Graduate Admissions TestsPlease refer to the Graduate Programs and Application Requirements pages to determine if any standardized tests arerequired for your specific program. Official scores of any required standardized test, such as the GRE, GMAT, TOEFL orIELTS must be directly reported to LIU Brooklyn by the appropriate testing service. The campuss Educational TestingService Code is 2369. The LIU Brooklyn ETS Code for Physical Therapy PTCAS ONLY is 0333.

Additional MaterialsSubmit any additional materials that are required by your specific program with your application packet to LIU BrooklynsAdmissions Processing Center, unless special instructions have been provided instructing you to mail them directly to thedepartment. Please refer to the Graduate Programs and Application Requirements pages for requirements to your program.

Please keep a copy of the completed application form and personal statement for your records. All credentials and documentssubmitted in support of your application become the property of LIU Brooklyn and cannot be returned or photocopied for theapplicant.

Contact InformationQuestions about the application process or about LIU Brooklyn can be directed to the Admissions Office. Contact us viaemail or by telephone.

Office of Graduate AdmissionsLIU BrooklynE-mail: [email protected]: (718) 488-1011Fax: (718) 797-2399Website: liu.edu/brooklyn/admissions/apply

Students are to submit their application and credentials for admissions evaluation, along with credential cover sheet, to:LIU Brooklyn

Admissions Processing CenterP.O. Box 810 Randolph, MA 02368-0810

Do NOT send slides, photographs, portfolios, CDs, DVDs, awards, scholarships, newspaper articles, checks or cash with application materials. Do NOT send GRE, GMAT or other professional graduate school test results.


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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Application DeadlineAll international applicants who require a student visa must provide completed applications, including all supportingmaterials, by May 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester. However, applicants to the five programsnoted on page 1 must adhere to the deadlines specified.

TOEFL and IELTS ExaminationsInternational applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

and have official results sent directly to LIU Brooklyn (code 2369). Minimum acceptable scores are as follows: 79 on theinternet-based test, 213 on the computer-based test or 550 on the paper-based test. The IELTS exam is also acceptable asproof of English proficiency. The minimum acceptable overall band score is 6.0.

Foreign Educational DocumentsUndergraduate transcripts/marksheets for each year of study, including degree conferral (diploma/degree certificate) arerequired. All records must be translated into English and be original or copies of the original certified/attested by an officialof the school issuing that record or by the consulate/ministry of education of the issuing country.

Student VisaStudents who need a Form I-20 to obtain an F-1 student visa should submit the following documents with their admissionmaterials:

An I-20 Request Form (available from the Graduate Admissions website) Sponsors Affidavit(s) of Support Sponsors certified/attested bank statement(s) showing sufficient funds (converted into U.S. dollars) to cover

tuition, fees and living expenses for one full year of study at LIU Brooklyn.

Please note: All F-1 visa holders must maintain continuous full-time enrollment (at least 9 credits each semester).

International Applicants please submit your admission application material and credentials directly to:LIU Brooklyn

Graduate Admissions Office1 University Plaza

Brooklyn, New York 11201 USA


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GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSLIU Brooklyn

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Master of Arts (M.A.)Master of Science (M.S.) Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Advanced Certificate (A.C.)

Richard L. Conolly College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Official Transcript(s) and Personal Statement All ProgramsLetters of Recommendation 2 letters for Creative Writing, English and Psychology (M.A.)

Standardized Test Scores GRE General Test & Subject Test in Psychology for Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.)Writing Sample Creative Writing and EnglishAdditional Information:

Media Arts requires that specific materials be sent directly to the department. Please contact Claire Goodman,M.A. program coordinator, at (718) 488-1346 or [email protected], contact Marjan Moghaddam, M.F.A.program coordinator, at (718) 488-1052 or e-mail her at [email protected] for details.

Writing and Producing for Television requires that specific materials be sent directly to the department.Please contact either Norman Steinberg or Kmur Hardeman at (718) 488-1052 or e-mail them [email protected] for details.

Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) and Speech-Language Pathology have supplemental information and instructionsunique to each program. These may be obtained from the graduate admissions or departmental websites.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS:Biology (M.S.) with concentrations in:

Microbiology Molecular-Cellular Biology Medical Microbiology

Chemistry (M.S.)Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.)Creative Writing (M.F.A.)English (M.A.) with concentrations in:

Literature Writing and Rhetoric Professional Writing

Media Arts (M.A., M.F.A.)Political Science (M.A.)Psychology (M.A.)Social Science (M.S.)Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)

also available with a bilingual specializationUnited Nations Graduate Certificate Program (A.C.)Urban Studies (M.A.)Writing and Producing for Television (M.F.A.)

Please note: For all graduate programs, the specializations within a major have been indicated by a bullet point underneaththe major for which it is affiliated. Please indicate on the application form one academic program, one specialization(if applicable) and the degree or certificate to which you are applying for admission.


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School of Business, Public Administration and Information Sciences


Official Transcript(s), Personal Statement, Resume and 2 Letters of Recommendation All ProgramsStandardized Test Scores GMAT or GRE required for Accounting, Business Administration (M.B.A.),Human Resources Management and Taxation

GRADUATE PROGRAMS:Accounting (M.S.)

Accounting (M.B.A.)Business Administration (M.B.A.) with concentrations in: Finance International Business Management Management Information Systems Marketing Human Resource Management

Computer Science (M.S.)Gerontology Administration (A.C.)Health Care Administration (M.P.A.)Human Resources Management (M.S. or A.C.)

Nonprofit Management Certificate (A.C.)

Public Administration (M.P.A.)Taxation (M.S.)

School of Education APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Official Transcript(s), Personal Statement, Resume and 2 Letters of Recommendation All ProgramsCopy of NYS Teacher Certification required for Bilingual Education, Early Childhood Advanced Certificate andEducational LeadershipAdditional Information: Applicants who have NYS teaching certification should submit a copy of their certificate(s).Applicants who have taken the LAST teacher certification examination should submit a copy of the score report.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS:Department of Teaching, Learning and LeadershipCHILDHOOD AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONM.S.Ed. in Childhood Urban Education (Grades 1-6)M.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Urban Education (Birth - Grade 2)M.S.Ed. in Childhood/Early Childhood Urban Education (Birth - Grade 6)Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Urban Education (Birth - Grade 2)

ADOLESCENCE EDUCATIONM.S.Ed. in Adolescence Urban Education (Grades 7-12)

Biology Chemistry English Math Social Studies

SPECIAL EDUCATIONM.S.Ed. in Teaching Urban Children With Disabilities (Grades 1-6)M.S.Ed. in Teaching Urban Adolescents With Disabilities (Grades 7-12 Generalist)TESOLM.S.Ed. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Tesol, K-12)I-Start Program

BILINGUAL EDUCATIONM.S.Ed. in Bilingual Education in Urban SettingsAdvanced Certificate in Bilingual Education

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMAdvanced Certificate in Educational Leadership


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Department of Counseling and School Psychology

COUNSELING PROGRAMS SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMM.S.Ed. in School Counseling M.S.Ed. in School PsychologyAdvanced Certificate in School CounselingM.S.Ed. in Bilingual School CounselingAdvanced Certificate in Bilingual School CounselingM.S. in Mental Health CounselingAdvanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling

School of Health Professions APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Official Transcript(s) and Personal Statement All Program sLetters of Recommendation 2 letters for Advanced Athletic Training & Sports Sciences and Exercise ScienceStandardized Test Scores Standardized Test Scores-GRE General Test for Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) ,Physician Assistant (M.S.) and Public Health (M.P.H.)Additional Information:

Advanced Athletic Training and Sports Sciences (M.S.) requires a Bachelor of Science/Arts degree in a health profession anda certification or license as an allied health professional.

Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) participates in the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). Paper applicationswill not be accepted. Please visit the departmental website for information and instructions unique to this program.

Physician Assistant (M.S.) participates in the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). Paperapplications will not be accepted. Please visit the departmental website for more information and instructions unique to this program.

Public Health (M.P.H.) requires applicants to submit their departmental Reference Forms.Please visit the departmental website to obtain the reference forms unique to this program.

Social Work (M.S.W.) has a supplemental application packet including information and instructions unique tothis program. The instructions may be obtained from the departmental website.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS:

Advanced Athletic Training and Sports Sciences (M.S.)Exercise Science (M.S.) with concentrations in:

Fitness for Special Populations Strength and Conditioning and Sports Nutrition

Exercise Physiology and Sports NutritionPhysical Therapy (D.P.T.)Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.)Public Health (M.P.H.)Social Work (M.S.W.) with concentrations in:

Gerontology Child and Family Welfare Non-Profit Administration Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (CASAC) Forensic Social Work

School of Nursing

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:Official Transcript(s), Personal Statement, Resume, 3 Letters of Recommendation and Copy of NYS RN License All Programs.Please visit the departmental website to obtain the specific Letter of Recommendation form required by the School of Nursing

GRADUATE PROGRAMS:

B.S./M.S. in Nursing/Adult Nurse PractitionerB.S./M.S. in Nursing/Executive Program for Nursing and Health Care ManagementAdult Nurse Practitioner (M.S. or Post-Masters A.C.)Family Nurse Practitioner (M.S. or Post-Masters A.C.)

Nurse Educator (M.S. or Post-Masters A.C.) with concentrations in: Academic Teaching Staff Development or Administration

Nurse Executive and Health Care Management (M.S.)


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LIU Pharmacy Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences


Official Transcript(s), Personal Statement, 3 Letters of Recommendation and GRE General Test All Programs

GRADUATE PROGRAMS:

Pharmacy (Ph.D.) with a concentration in: PharmaceuticsPharmaceutics (M.S.) with concentrations in:

Cosmetic Science Industrial Pharmacy

Pharmacology/Toxicology (M.S.)Pharmacy Administration (M.S.)Drug Regulatory Affairs (M.S.)

Graduate Application Checklist:

I Complete application for graduate admissionI $40.00 application feeI Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attendedI Personal statement/statement of professional goalsI Refer to the Application Instructions and Information pages and Graduate Programs and Application Requirements

pages to determine if any additional documentation is required.I Please note programs with specific application deadlines on page 1.I TOEFL or IELTS Score (international applicants only)I Credential Cover Sheet for mailing materials to the Admissions Processing Center.

LIU Brooklyn encourages students to self-manage their application, which means it is the responsibility of the applicant to

collect all required documents needed for admission and to manage where documents are to be mailed. Students needingassistance and clarification are encouraged to email the Graduate Admissions Office at [email protected].


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Standardized Test InformationHave you taken or do you plan to take the G.M.A.T. exam? I Yes I No

If yes, indicate when: Month ________ Year________ Score ________

Have you taken or do you plan to take the G.R.E. exam? I Yes I NoIf yes, indicate when: Month ________ Year________ (attach a copy of score report)Score: Verbal_______ Quantitative_______ Analytical Writing _______ (Sub. Test: Subject ______Score_____)

For Education Applicants Have you taken or do you plan to take the LAST? I Yes I NoIf yes, indicate when: Month ________ Year________ Score ________

List any certification you now hold and the certification area to which it pertains: __________________________

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Background Information:

Have you ever been placed on disciplinary probation, been suspended or dismissed for disciplinary reasonsfrom LIU or another academic institution? (If yes, please attach an explanation.)

I Yes* I NoHave you ever been charged with, convicted of, or plead guilty or no contest to a felony? (If yes, pleaseattach an explanation.) I Yes* I No(*Answering yes to either question will not automatically prevent admission, but any falsification or omissionof information is grounds for denial or reversal of acceptance decision to the University.)

International Students If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., please complete the following: If accepted for admission, will you need a Form I-20 to obtain a Student (F-1) Visa? I Yes I No

Country of Birth ______________________________ Country of Citizenship ________________________________Have you taken the TOEFL exam or IELTS exam?

I Yes When: Month ________ Year________ Score ________I No When will it be taken? Month ________ Year________

Are you currently residing in the United States? I Yes I No

If yes, which visa do you now hold? __________________________

Date of entry into the U.S.: _______-_____-________ Visa expiration date: _______-_____-________(MM) (DD) (YR) (MM) (DD) (YR)

If you currently hold an F-1 visa, what institution issued your I-20? ______________________________________

Home Country Address ____________________________________________________________________________

I certify that all information provided is accurate and complete. I further understand that Long Island University reservesthe right to amend or rescind any acceptance if it is discovered that I have withheld or falsified any information.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERLIU does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, physical disability, religion or political belief in any of the educational programs andactivities, including employment practices and its policies relating to recruitment and admission of students.

Educational Information: Are you planning to apply for on-campus housing? I Yes I NoHave you previously applied to the LIU Brooklyn as a graduate student? I Yes I No

If yes, when? ____________________________Program ________________________________________Beginning with undergraduate study, list all colleges/universities you have attended:

College/University City/State Dates Attended Credits Earned Major Degree Earned & Date U/G

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APPLICANTS PERSONAL STATEMENT

I Mr. I Ms. I Mrs. ______________________________________________________________________Last Name (Surname) First Name Middle Initial Maiden Name (or other name used on records)

I Male I Female Social Security Number ______-____-______ Date of Birth _______-_____-________(MM) (DD) (YR)

Semester applying for: I Fall I Spring I Summer __________ Year

Proposed program of study: __________________________________________________________________

In a statement of approximately 500 to 750 words (one to two pages), please describe your reason for pursuinggraduate study at LIU Brooklyn, your personal and academic background, relevant experience and yourprofessional goals.

The personal statement should be double spaced and typewritten. You may use this page (and the reverseside) or attach a separate sheet. Be sure to sign and date the bottom of your statement.

Signature ____________________________________________________Date __________________________________________________

Please type or print in black ink.


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Signature ____________________________________________________Date __________________________________________________


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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATIONGRADUATE ADMISSION

Please type or print in black ink.

To the Applicant:Please give this form to an individual under whom you have studied or worked who is able to comment on your

qualifications for graduate study in your chosen program. The recommender should return the form to you in a sealedenvelope with his/her name written across the sealed flap to be included in your admissions package. If the recommenderprefers to mail the form directly to the Admissions Office, please provide a Credential Cover Sheet and mail to the addressas follows: Graduate Admissions Office, LIU Brooklyn, Admissions Processing Center, P.O. Box 810, Randolph, MA 02368.Finally, only one form has been provided in this booklet. Please photocopy this blank form to provide to all yourrecommenders as required by your specific program.

Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________________Last (Surname) First (Given) Middle Initial

Social Security Number _______-_______-_______

Semester applying for: I Fall I Spring I Summer __________ Year

Proposed program of study: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Under provisions of the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act,

_____ I have retained my right to have access to this recommendation.

_____ I have waived my right to have access to this recommendation.

Applicants Signature ________________________________________ Date ______________________________________

To the Recommender:

Name (Please print or type) ____________________________________________________________________________________

Signature ________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________________

Title/Position _________________________________________ Preferred phone #________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please describe the applicants qualification for graduate study, your relationship to the applicant and the number of yearsyou have known him/her. The Graduate Admissions Committee seeks your judgment regarding the candidates ability tosucceed in his/her chosen program of study and to master advanced study in this area. You may use this page (and the

reverse side) or attach a separate sheet.

Please place the form in an envelope addressed to Graduate Admissions Office , LIU Brooklyn, seal it and sign your nameacross the flap. Return the envelope to the applicant to include in his/her admissions package or mail to the address notedabove.

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CREDENTIAL COVER SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENT:

Please fill out the form as completely as possible so that we may match your credentials with your application. Be surethis form is the first form in the envelope. Do not staple documents together. Make sure all pages for each documentare together in the correct sequence. If possible use a 9 x 12 envelope to avoid folding documents.

You may reproduce this form if you are sending more than one credential packet to the Admission ProcessingCenter. Should you need another copy of this form, you may download one from the Forms and Documents sectionof the LIU Brooklyn Admissions Web site.

Please be sure that your biographical information represented on this form matches the information you provided onyour application so that we may match your credentials with your application.

LAST NAME (Family Name): ____________________________________________________________

MIDDLE NAME: ______________________________________________________________________

FIRST NAME: ________________________________________________________________________

Please indicate other name(s) used on any of your credentials: __________________________________

Social Security Number: ________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: ________________________________________________________________________

Permanent Address: __________________________________________________________________(Street Address)

____________________________________________________________________(Address Line #2)

____________________________________________________________________(City, State, Country, ZIP Code (Required))

Student ID Number (100XXXXXX) and/or Application Confirmation Number: ________________________

Label envelope or print clearly and mail to:

LIU BrooklynAdmissions Processing CenterP.O. Box 810Randolph, MA 02368-0810


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