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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. International students may submit a citizenship card or certificate of citizenship (i.e., passport of their country). 

Additionally, prospective students should note:

  1. AGMU reserves the right to restrict the size of enrollment in selected programs based on limited facilities and other institutional factors.
  2. 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

  • A minimum graduate GPA of 3.30
  • A Master's Degree in Social Work or another discipline.
  • Curriculum Vitae with all of the postsecondary schools, GPA for each institution, employment history, publications, conference presentations, awards/grants received, professional licenses, and professional organizations memberships.
  • An Essay or a sample of a written academic work, a published article with a literature review, or an essay with a literature review, about research interests related to social justice. The written sample must be double-spaced and 10 pages maximum.
  • An interview.
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Prospective D.N.P. students are selected for admission based on application content, academic record, curriculum of completed required courses, professional nursing licensure, and evaluation forms. Individual student transcripts and writing samples are evaluated by select faculty members, the program executive director, and the associate director of nursing. Admission to the DNP program requires:

  • A master’s degree in nursing or a related field from a regionally, nationally or internationally accredited school.
  • A minimum master’s degree GPA of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale.
  • A current, active, and unencumbered RN License issued by the United States or territories.
  • Two reference forms from individuals other than relatives (suggested sources include professors, academic advisers, and professional nursing references).
  • Submit a writing sample (use APA 7th edition formatting, including headings for each section). Include the following information in your statement:
    • Problem/Issue: Discuss a problem or issue in your professional practice setting that needs to be addressed from a DNP perspective. (250 words minimum).
    • Applicant’s Goals: Discuss your personal and professional goals related to the D.N.P. (250 words minimum).
  • An interview with the faculty member in the department as designated by the Executive Director.
  • A curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé.
  • Background check, fingerprints, drug and alcohol testing before beginning nursing scholarship courses.
  • Official documentation of all supervised, post baccalaureate practice hours.

Further details of the admission requirements can be found in the Catalog.