Graduate Admissions
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Overview
Shaw University offers four Master’s degree programs that reflect our history of educating “teachers and preachers” who go on to serve as leaders in their fields.
Shaw’s graduate programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission of Colleges. Programs in the Divinity School are also accredited by the Association of Theological Schools; the education program is accredited by the Council of the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).
Application Deadlines
Please complete the online application and submit accompanying materials by the following dates.
| Domestic Students* | International Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | July 30, 202X | March 1, 202X |
| Spring Semester | November 30, 202X | August 202X |
| Summer Session | April 15, 202X | December 1, 202X |
| FAFSA | June 30, 202X | N/A |
*You are a domestic student if you live in the U.S. or are a U.S. citizen.
Education Program
Thank you for your interest in the Department Of Education at Shaw University. Alumni of Shaw’s Master’s program in Education have developed distinguished careers as master teachers, school administrators, and leaders in the field of early childhood education.
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In order to obtain unconditional admission, you must meet or exceed the following criteria:
- An undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 from an accredited institution of higher education. (The GPA requirement may be waived if you have 3 or more years of successful teaching at the Preschool–2nd grade level.)
- A minimum of two years of documented relevant educational or professional experiences in an early childhood education setting.
- If you are an international student, a TOEFL score of at least 500.
- A successful interview with the Graduate Program Committee.
In addition, you will need to provide two letters of recommendation, with one professional reference from a present or former supervisor.
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Please submit the following materials to complete your application packet.
- Application for Admission Form. Complete and submit the form online.
- $50.00 application fee. You can pay online with VISA or MasterCard, or mail a money order, or a certified check payable to Shaw University, to the mailing address below.
- Transcript Release Form. Download the form and have your school forward an official undergraduate transcript to the mailing address below.
- Student Reference Form. Download the form and have two (2) references complete and return the forms to the mailing address below.
- Copy of GRE scores. One unofficial copy of GRE scores is acceptable until official scores arrive from ETS.
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Please submit all information to:
Chair Department of Education
Shaw University
118 E. South Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 -
If you have any questions about your program of interest or the application process, please reach out.
Education School
Leonard Hall
P: 919-546-8544
www.shawu.edu/Divinity
Divinity Programs
Thank you for your interest in the Shaw University Divinity School. The school’s Master’s programs build on the university’s historical roots in the Baptist Church and ongoing connections with the church community. Our programs offer you the flexibility to study on campus, online, or hybrid.
Who Can Apply
TBD
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- Application for Admission Form. Complete and submit the form online.
- $50.00 application fee. You can pay online with VISA or MasterCard, or mail a money order, or a certified check payable to Shaw University, to the mailing address below.
- Transcript Release Form. Download the form and have your school forward an official undergraduate transcript to the mailing address below.
- Student Reference Form. Download the form and have two (2) references complete and return the forms to the mailing address below.
- An essay: Your essay should address these topics:
- Pertinent data about your background
- Your call to the ministry
- Your educational background
- Your educational needs (weakness)
- Goals in the ministry and special interests, gifts, etc.
- What you expect from Shaw University Divinity School
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Please submit all information to:
Shaw University Divinity School
P.O. Box 2090
Raleigh, NC 27602 -
If you have any questions about your program of interest or the application process, please reach out.
Divinity School
Leonard Hall
Program questions: suds@shawu.edu
Admissions questions: admissions@shawu.edu
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If you plan to apply for graduate financial aid, including federal subsidized loans and work study or NC state-based aid, you will need to complete your FAFSA. You can find information on completing the FAFSA form at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
- The Shaw University FAFSA code is 002962
- The FAFSA application can be submitted up until the first day of class.