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Master's Programs

MSU Denver is pleased to announce master's degree programs from these popular departments:

ACCOUNTING

Master of Professional Accountancy

This rigorous master's degree program in professional accountancy goes beyond mere numbers to educate the 21st-century financial strategists, businesses and organizations of all sizes. Choose from these concentration options:

  • Fraud Examination / Forensic Accounting

  • Taxation

  • Accounting

TEACHER EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Teaching

Designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education who want to become a teacher, this graduate teaching program offers two areas of concentration:

  • Elementary Education

  • Special Education

SOCIAL WORK

Master of Social Work

Designed primarily for full-time graduate students, MSU Denver’s Master of Social Work Program combines academic, research and field experience into an intense, demanding program with two concentration options:

  • Individuals and Families

  • Macro Practice

Application Deadlines:

MPAcc

  • Summer 2013 (non-degree seeking only, international students):                March 1st, 2013 at 5:00 pm

  • Summer 2013 (non-degree seeking only, domestic students):                  May 1st, 2013 at 5:00 pm

  • Fall 2013 (international students):  June 1st, 2013 at 5:00 pm
  • Fall 2013 (domestic students):  July 1st, 2013 at 5:00pm

MAT

  • Summer 2013 (non-degree seeking only, international students):                March 1st, 2013 at 5:00 pm

  • Summer 2013 (non-degree seeking only, domestic students):                  May 1st, 2013 at 5:00 pm
  • Fall 2013 (international students):  June 1st, 2013 at 5:00 pm
  • Fall 2013 (domestic students):  July 1st, 2013 at 5:00 pm

MSW

  • Fall 2013 priority deadline (domestic & international students):       December 14th, 2012 at 5:00 pm

Incomplete applications will be moved to the secondary admissions window for review.

  • Fall 2013 secondary deadline (domestic & international students): February 1st, 2013 at 5:00 pm

Accreditation:

The master's programs at Metropolitan State University of Denver are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an accrediting unit of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Steps for Applying to a Graduate Program at MSU Denver:

Below are the steps to take when applying to a Graduate program at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

  1. Contact the Academic Department for your program of interest to find out more information regarding eligibility, pre-requisites, and program specifics.

  2. Submit the Admissions Department-required documents to the Graduate Admissions Coordinator.

  3. Applicants will be notified through e-mail once application and application fee have been processed.

  4. Submit the Academic Department-required documents to the Program Coordinator.

  5. Once all required documents are received, the Academic Department will review and make an admissions decision.

  6. Applicants will be notified by mail once and admissions decision has been made.

Instructions and Checklist for all MSU Denver Graduate Applicants (Domestic) (Acrobat Icon 150 KB)

Instructions and Checklist for all MSU Denver Graduate Applicants (International (Acrobat Icon 185 KB)

Documents Required by Admissions:

The following items are to be submitted to the Office of Admissions by the dates and times listed above.

  • Graduate Application (Acrobat Icon 1,113 KB)
  • $50 application fee (check or money order)
  • Official transcripts from all previous Colleges or Universities attended 
    • Must be sent directly to MSU Denver from the issuing institution(s).  We will accept an official copy in the original, sealed envelope from the issuing institution(s) as well.
    • MSU Denver official transcripts do not need to be requested.
    • Transcripts submitted prior to a current Undergraduate or Graduate admissions application will only be held by the Admissions Office for three months.  After that time, if no new application is received, the transcripts will be destroyed.
    • Foreign transcripts must also have an official English translation done by a certified translator (if applicable), and a professional course-by-course evaluation showing equivalency to a US Bachelor's degree. 
        • World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Education Credential Evaluators (www.ece.org) are recommended professional transcript evaluation service providers.  If you prefer to use another company, please contact the Graduate Admissions Coordinator to confirm an evaluation from the service provider will be accepted.
  • Test scores (as required by your program)
    • Must be sent directly to MSU Denver from the testing center.
    • PLACE/Praxis II exam scores are sent directly to the Teacher Education Department.
  • Please review the program page to find out what additional documents are required for admission (i.e. letters of recommendation, resume, personal essay, etc.). These items should be submitted directly to the the Academic Department

 

Additional documents required for international applicants:

  • TOEFL scores (minimum score of 540 or 76 on the internet version) no older than two years.

    • Certain substitutions for proof of English language proficiency may be made.  Please contact the Graduate Admissions Coordinator for approval. 
  • Financial Support Documentation
    • Documents can't be older than six months from the first day of class for the start term.
    • Includes:  current, official bank statement, affidavit or letter from financial sponsor, and/or letter from sponsor whom living with. 
    • Documents must be submitted in a sealed envelope from the bank or sponsor.

  • Passport that includes current visa, I-94, and I-20

  • Current international, transfer students need to submit copies of previous I-20's Will also need to complete a SEVIS Transfer Form once accepted.

Mailing Address for Official Documents:

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Office of Admissions
Campus Box 44, PO Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217

Apply now by printing off this downloadable PDF(Domestic Students) (Acrobat Icon 1,113 KB)

International Graduate Admissions Application (Acrobat Icon 243 KB)

 

Need More Information or Have Questions About Your Master’s Program of Interest?

Contact the Program Coordinator in the Academic Department:

Accounting                  303-556-6895 – MPAcc@msudenver.edu

Teacher Education     303-352-5076 – teachergrad@msudenver.edu

Social Work                303-556-3474 – mkrueg11@msudenver.edu

 

Need More Information or Have General Questions About the Admissions Process?

Katy Maas, Graduate Admissions Coordinator  303-352-4147 kmaas3@msudenver.edu