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Graduate Application Guidelines

Each of our graduate degrees have specific enrollment guidelines, deadlines, and applications. Please refer to the information outlined below for program applications, start terms and deadlines.  For specific program information and application requirements please visit this page and select your program of interest. If you have any questions, email gradprograms@kings.edu

Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) – On-campus, two-year program, 60 credits

Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MSHCA) – Online, 15 months, 37 credits

  • Program Start Term: Fall, Spring
  • Application Deadline: 10 business days prior to the start of classes.
  • Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form Deadline: Five days prior to the start of classes
  • Admissions Review: Rolling admissions.
  • Apply here

Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics – Online, two-year program, 37-39 credits

Master of Science in Nutrition Science – Online, two-year program, 36 credits

  • Program Start Term: Fall 2025
  • Application Opens: August 15, 2025
  • Application Deadline: February 23, 2026
  • Applications Review: February 13 to February 20, 2026
  • Notify Applicants of Decision: March 1, 2026
  • Applicant Accept/Decline Deadline: March 16, 2026
  • Apply here

Occupational Therapy Doctorate – Post-Baccalaureate On-campus, three-year program, 110 credits

  • Program Start Term: Fall
  • Application Deadline: May 1
  • Deposit Deadline: May 15
  • Admissions Review: Rolling Admissions. Apply here
  • If you are applying to multiple colleges, you may through OTCAS here                

Occupational Therapy Doctorate (Post-Professional) 15 months (36 months maximum) hybrid 26 credits

  • Program Start Term: Fall
  • Application deadline: May 1
  • Deposit Deadline: May 15
  • Admissions Review: Rolling Admissions.
  • Apply here| If applying to multiple colleges, Apply via OTCAS

Master of Science in Performance & Sports Science – Online, two-year program, 36 credits

  • Program Start Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Application Deadline: Five business days prior to the start of classes.
  • Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form Deadline: Two days prior to the start of classes.
  • Admissions Review: Rolling admissions.
  • Apply here

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies – On-campus, 24-months, 100 credits (48 didactic year, 52 clinical year)

Please visit the Physician Assistant program webpage for more information.

Master of Arts in Strategic Communications – Online, two-year program, 30 credits

  • Program Start Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Application Deadline: Five business days prior to the start of classes.
  • Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form Deadline: Two days prior to the start of classes.
  • Admissions Review: Rolling admissions.
  • Apply here

Master of Education (M.Ed.) Programs

Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction (English as a Second Language, STEM, Excellence in Teaching, School Leadership, Instructional Leadership, or Specialized Education) Online, 30 credits

  • Program Start Term: Refer to the course schedule here
  • Application Deadline: Five business days before the class start date.
  • Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form Deadline: Two days prior to the start of classes
  • Admissions Review: Rolling admissions.
  • Apply here

Master of Education in Reading – Online, 33 credits

  • Program Start Term: Refer to the course schedule here
  • Application Deadline: Five business days before the class start date.
  • Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form Deadline: Two days prior to the start of classes
  • Admissions Review: Rolling admissions.
  • Apply here

Master of Education Special Education – Online, 30 credits

  • Program Start Term: Refer to the course schedule here
  • Application Deadline: Five business days before the class start date.
  • Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form Deadline: Two days prior to the start of classes
  • Admissions Review: Rolling admissions.
  • Apply here

Master of Education Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorder – Online, 42 credits

  • Program Start Term: Refer to the course schedule here
  • Application Deadline: Five business days before the class start date.
  • Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form Deadline: Two days prior to the start of classes
  • Admissions Review: Rolling admissions.
  • Apply here

Endorsements

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Online, 12 credits

  • Program Start Term: Refer to the course schedule here
  • Application Deadline: Five business days prior to the start of classes
  • Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form Deadline: Two days prior to the start of classes
  • Admissions Review: Rolling admissions.
  • Apply here

Instructional Coaching - Online, 12 credits

  • Program Start Term: Refer to the course schedule here
  • Application Deadline: Five business days before the class start date.
  • Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form Deadline: Two days prior to the start of classes
  • Admissions Review: Rolling admissions.
  • Apply here

STEM Education – Online, 12 credits

  • Program Start Term: Refer to the course schedule here
  • Application Deadline: Five business days before the class start date.
  • Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form Deadline: Two days prior to the start of classes
  • Admissions Review: Rolling admissions.
  • Apply here

Certificates

English as a Second Language Specialist (ESL) – Online, 15 credits

  • Program Start Term: Refer to the course schedule here
  • Application Deadline: Five business days before the class start date.
  • Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form Deadline: Two days prior to the start of classes
  • Admissions Review: Rolling admissions.
  • Apply here

Principal Certification Program – Online, 18 months, 18 credits

  • Program Start Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Application Deadline: Five business days before the class start date.
  • Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form Deadline: Two days prior to the start of classes
  • Admissions Review: Rolling admissions.

Reading Specialist – Online, 24 credits

  • Program Start Term: Refer to the course schedule here
  • Application Deadline: Five business days before the class start date.
  • Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form Deadline: Two days prior to the start of classes
  • Admissions Review: Rolling admissions.
  • Apply here

Graduate Certificate Program in Executive Leadership for Healthcare Professionals – Online, 12 credits

  • Program Start Term: Fall, Spring
  • Application Deadline: 10 business days prior to the start of classes.
  • Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form Deadline: Five business days prior to the start of classes
  • Admissions Review: Rolling admissions.
  • Apply here

Professional Certificate in Population Health Management – Online – 15 credits

  • Program Start Term: Fall, Spring
  • Application Deadline: 10 business days prior to the start of classes.
  • Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form Deadline: Five days prior to the start of classes
  • Admissions Review: Rolling admissions.
  • Apply here

Post-Baccalaureate Program

Accelerated B.S. in Nursing – Hybrid (ABSN-H), one-year program, 48 credits

  • Program Start Term: Fall
  • Application Deadline: March 1
  • Deposit Deadline: May 1
  • Admissions Review: Completed applications, including all required materials, will be reviewed starting in August. Following the initial review, applicants will be scheduled for an interview with the nursing committee. A decision will be made within fourteen business days of the interview.
  • Apply here