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Graduate Education Admissions

This is an exciting time for us at JCHS as we offer dynamic and challenging graduate programs, designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare practitioners.

 

We look forward to working with you as you pursue your graduate degree. If you have any questions about the graduate programs, please contact the program directors for:

  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (coming Fall 2008)
  • Master of Physician Assistant Studies (coming Fall 2008)
  • We have notified the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) of our intent to add two new graduate degrees: Occupational Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies. Please check the program pages on our website for updates to this information.

    Admissions Process

    The application process allows the applicant to manage the collection and submission of all supporting documentation required for application to the Graduate Program. In this way, the applicant is assured that the application is complete (with the exception of test scores). Please submit the requested documentation in a single envelope to:

     

    Graduate Admissions Office
    Jefferson College
    of Health Sciences
    P.O. Box 13186
    Roanoke, VA 24031
    Admission Requirements

    A completed application for the Master's of Science in Nursing or in Occupational Therapy must include the following components. Please see the Master of Physician Assistant Studies for program admission process.

     

    • A non-refundable application fee of $35, payable to Jefferson College of Health Sciences. The fee should be submitted in check or money order form.
    • Completed, signed application form.
    • A resume.
    • Completed recommendation forms from three individuals who are knowledgeable regarding your suitability for graduate work, which are available on our website.
    • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
    • Official scores from the Miller Analogies Test (MSN) (School code is 2522).
      • The Roanoke Higher Education Center offers the Miller Analogies Test. To schedule a test, contact:
        Carla James, Director of Academic & Student Services
        Roanoke Higher Education Center
        108 N. Jefferson St.
        Suite 216
        Roanoke, VA  24016
        Phone: (540) 767-6010
        Fax: (540) 767-6012
      • For more information about the MAT, go the Miller Analogies Test website.
        OR
      • Graduate Record Exam (MSOT and MPAS) (School code 5099)

    FOR PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT THE PROGRAM WEBPAGE.

    Graduate Recommendation Form (.pdf)
    Graduate Recommendation Form (.doc)
    Graduate Program Application (.doc)
    Graduate Program Application (.pdf)
    Graduate Transcript Request Form (.pdf)



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