We strongly recommend you schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor. We welcome the opportunity to discuss our programs with you personally, and to review any prior college work you may have. We also encourage you to visit our classes and meet current students. If you would like to schedule an appointment with a Graduate Admissions Counselor or would like more information, please contact:
The main requirement for applications--and, in reality, the most important criterion for admission--is a portfolio of original work: approximately 25 pages of fiction or creative non-fiction or 10 pages of poetry. You will need to submit three copies of this portfolio with your application.
If you want to apply in more than one genre, you will need to submit portfolios in each genre (with the requisite copies, of course) and a separate $45 fee for applications in each genre too.
Master of Education in Literacy
Admission to the MEd Program
Those interested in the MEd program should contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 704/337-2314. To be considered for admission to the MEd program, a candidate must submit:
- A completed graduate application form, including the non-refundable $40 application fee
- Official transcripts from each college or university attended submitted in sealed envelopes
- Two letters of recommendation, one of which must come from the principal of
the school in which you are employed
- Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Exam
- A copy of a valid teaching license and evidence of two years teaching experience
International students must also submit the following documents:
- Test scores of 550 or higher on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) Examination if English is the second language. Information and registration forms are available from TOEFL Programs, ETS, Princeton, NJ 08540.
- Certified English translation of all prior academic records for work that corresponds to the bachelor’s degree in the United States.
- Bank statements stating that funds, in US currency, are available for the student’s education. Students and their families should be prepared to bear all expenses involved in obtaining an education in the United States since there are no federal or state financial aid resources for foreign students.
Admission to the Post-baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Program
Individuals who hold a bachelor's degree and are interested in obtaining teacher licensure in Elementary (K-6); English, History, Social Studies, Biology (9-12); or French or Spanish (k-12)should contact the Office of Graduate & Adult Admissions at 704/337-2314.
To be considered for admission to the Post-baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Program (PBTL), a candidate must:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a major in the subject area for which licensure is sought.
- Submit a completed graduate application form, including the non-refundable $30 application fee.
- Submit official transcript(s) of all post-secondary academic course work It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all transcripts sent directly from each institution attended to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
- Have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.500 or better on a 4.000 scale on all post-secondary academic course work, or receive special permission from the admissions committee. The grade-point average on all major courses or courses required for preparation for the area of proposed graduate study should be 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
- Provide the Office of Graduate Admissions with two letters of reference.
- Submit satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or PRAXIS I, Pre-Professional Skills Test.
- A personal interview is required. Please call the Office of Graduate & Adult Admissions, 704/337-2314, for an appointment.
International students must also submit the following documents:
- Test scores of 550 or higher on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) Examination if English is the second language. Information and registration forms are available from TOEFL Programs, ETS, Princeton, NJ 08540.
- A course-by-course evaluation of any post-secondary course work submitted by an approved evaluation service;
- Bank statements stating that funds, in US currency, are available for the student’s education. Students and their families should be prepared to bear all expenses involved in obtaining an education in the United States since there are no federal or state financial aid resources for foreign students.
Admission to the Cohort Program
Applicants should submit a letter of intent prior to or on the first day of classes. This letter should include area of content, school and district in which you are employed, degree(s) held and institutions attended.
For admission to the Cohort Program, a candidate must:
- Be a lateral entry teacher in a local public school district
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a major or the equivalent of a major in English, mathematics, biology, History, Social Studies, French, or Spanish
- Have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale on all post-secondary academic courses
- Submit an application and official transcript(s) of all post-secondary academic course work. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all transcripts sent directly from each institution attended to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
- Obtain approval from your school district to participate in the Queens University of Charlotte Cohort Program
Admission to the MSN Program
Those interested in the MSN program should contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 704-337-2314. To be considered for admission to the MSN program as a degree candidate, an applicant must:
- Hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited institution. (RN’s with other bachelor’s degrees will be considered on an individual basis.)
- Submit a completed graduate application form, including the non-refundable $30 application fee
- Submit official transcripts of all post-secondary academic course work. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all transcripts sent directly from each institution attended.
- Have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.000 on a 4.000 grade scale and/or acceptable GRE scores
- Provide two letters of reference
- Provide a resume including goals and objectives
- Provide evidence of an unrestricted license to practice nursing
- Complete an interview with graduate nursing faculty
International students must also submit the following documents:
- A test score of 550 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Information and registration forms are available from TOEFL Programs, ETS, Princeton, NJ 08540.
- A course by course evaluation of any post-secondary course work submitted by an approved evaluation service.
- Bank statement(s) stating the funds in US currency available for the student’s education. Students and their families should be prepared to bear all expenses involved in obtaining an education in the United States since there are no federal, state, or school financial aid resources for foreign students.
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Admission to the Master of Arts in Organizational Communication
In order to apply to the Master of Arts in Organizational Communication program at Queens University of Charlotte, an applicant must submit the following:
- A completed Graduate Application Form with a non-refundable $30 application fee.
- One official transcript from each college or university attended.
- Two letters of academic or professional reference submitted in a sealed envelope.
- A current resume describing your professional background, personal goals/objectives and recognitions, honors or awards received.
- Evidence of significant full-time work experience (5 years recommended), or permission of the Admissions Committee.
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Evidence of a baccalaureate degree earned at a properly accredited institution with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a cumulative grade point average that is less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale must provide acceptable GRE scores. Minimum acceptable GRE scores are as follows: 500 verbal, 450 analytical.
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A written statement describing your personal and professional objectives.
International students must also submit the following documents:
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A test score of 550 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Information and registration forms are available from TOEFL Programs, ETS, Princeton, NJ 08540.
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A course by course evaluation of any post-secondary course work submitted by an approved evaluation service.
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Bank statement(s) stating the funds in US currency available for the student’s education. Students and their families should be prepared to bear all expenses involved in obtaining an education in the United States since there are no federal, state, or school financial aid resources for foreign students.
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