General Admission Requirements
The applicant must submit 1) an application for admission and 2) an official transcript of credits providing evidence of an earned master’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.30. The applicant must also submit the following documents to the Department Director for admission consideration 1) an Essay and 2) an updated curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.
Additional requirements will apply to specific academic programs.
The admissions officer shall examine any document to corroborate, in their best judgment, that it is original and has no visible alterations to comply with the requirements. If AGMU has reason to believe a student’s diploma or transcript is not valid or was not obtained from an entity that provides secondary or postsecondary school education, it will complete additional steps to determine if the document is acceptable. These additional steps may include contacting the granting institution or confirming with a relevant department or state agency. AGMU reserves the right not to accept documents for the validity of which it cannot determine.
Supporting Documentation for Doctorate Degrees
Acceptable documentation to meet AGMU’s requirements related to prior academic experience and/or achievement include:
- Official Transcripts of Credits documenting graduation with a master's degree from an accredited post-secondary educational institution and earned CGPA.
- Certification prepared by a post-secondary institution or by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education, or by an appropriate government agency, board, etc. confirming completion of a baccalaureate degree or equivalent and earned CGPA.
Applicants seeking admission to doctoral programs must meet the following guidelines to complete the doctoral student enrollment process:
- AGMU must receive the official transcripts of credits from post-secondary institutions within forty five (45) calendar days from the beginning of the term to complete the student file. Failure to meet this deadline may result in the cancellation of the student’s enrollment and admission.
- All official transcripts of credits and diplomas from institutions outside of the United States that are not in English must have a commercial translation or evaluation.
- Students must submit a full-color front and back copy of a valid identification (government issued ID) with a photo to evidence of an address where the applicant resides (i.e., driver’s license).
- International students may submit a citizenship card or certificate of citizenship (i.e., passport of their country).
Additionally, prospective students should note:
- AGMU reserves the right to restrict the size of enrollment in selected programs based on limited facilities and other institutional factors.
- AGMU reserves the right to deny or rescind admission to any applicant which can include the falsification of the admissions application and/or the submission of fraudulent documents.
Specific Program Requirements
- Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work with specialization in Administration of Social Programs and Social Policy
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
Further details of the admission requirements can be found in the Catalog.
