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Fall Webinar Series

Agenda

• Introduction

• Overview of The Citadel

• About The Citadel Graduate College

• Supplemental Information

• Questions

OVERVIEW OF THE CITADEL

Background and Recognition

• The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina was established in 1842

• 1966 – Evening College began

• 1968 – First graduate program was offered

• U.S. News & World Report (2017)

• #1 Public College in the South

• #1 Best Value in the South

• #1 Best Public College for Veterans in the South

• #13 Undergraduate Engineering Program offering up to a Master’s

Mission and Core Values

• To educate and develop our students to become principled leaders in all walks of life by instilling the core values of The Citadel in a disciplined and intellectually challenging environment

• Core Values

• Honor

• Duty

• Respect

• Honor Code: A Citadel non-cadet student does not lie, cheat, steal, nor tolerate those who do.

THE CITADEL GRADUATE COLLEGE

About the CGC

• Caters to adult students by providing flexible online and evening classes

• Classes offered in a civilian environment

• Taught by faculty who bring real-world professional experience

• 94% of full-time faculty have a Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field

• Offer graduate degrees, graduate certificates, as well as evening and online options for undergraduate degree completion programs

Alex HeuertzSchool of Business

(843) 953-3195 [email protected]

Caroline SchlattSchool of Science &

Mathematics(843) 953-0523

[email protected]

Donna ParrishZucker Family

School of Education(843) 953-6808

[email protected]

Emily ThomasSchool of Engineering

(843) [email protected]

School of Humanities &Social Science

To Be Determined

CGC Directors

School of Business

• Master of Business Administration

• Face to face

• Online

• Blend

• AACSB Accredited

Zucker Family School of Education

• Master of Arts in Teaching

• Secondary Education (Biology, English, Math, Social Studies)

• Middle Grades (English, Math, Science, Social Studies)

• Physical Education

• Master of Education

• Counselor Education (Elementary, Secondary, Student Affairs & College Counseling)

• Educational Leadership (Elementary, Secondary)

• Interdisciplinary STEM Education (online)

• Literacy Education

• Specialist in Educational Leadership – School Superintendent

• Graduate Certificates

• Literacy Education

• Student Affairs

School of Humanities and Social Science

• Master of Arts

• English

• History

• Psychology: Clinical Counseling

• Social Science (online)

• Intelligence & Security Studies (online)

• International Politics & Military Affairs (online)

• Specialist in Education in School Psychology


• Hispanic Studies

• History & Teaching Content

• Homeland Security

• Intelligence Analysis

School of Science and Mathematics

• Master of Arts

• Biology

• Sport Management

• Master of Arts in Education in Mathematics

• Master of Science

• Computer Science

• Health, Exercise, and Sport Science


• Cybersecurity

• Environmental Studies

• Sport Management

School of Engineering

• Master of Science

• Project Management

• Civil Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering


• Aeronautical Engineering

• Built Environment & Public Health

• Composites

• Computer Engineering

• Geotechnical Engineering

• Manufacturing

• Mechatronics

• Power and Energy

• Structural Engineering

• Systems Engineering Management

• Technical Program Management

• Technical Project Management

• Transportation Engineering

Department of Leadership Studies

• Master of Science in Leadership (online)


• Leadership (online)

• Military Leadership (online)

Online Programs

As of 10/10/2016

http://nc-sara.org/sara-states-institutions

Application Deadlines

• Most programs have rolling admissions and accept students to Fall, Spring, or Summer

• Programs with deadlines

• Clinical Counseling

• English

• History

• MBA

• Mechanical Engineering

• Project Management

• School Psychology

How to Apply

• Create account via Recruiter

• Apply online

• Submit all supplemental items

http://www.citadel.edu/root/graduatecollege-apply

How to Check the Status of Your Application

• Complete your application

• Submit Supplemental Items

• Documents will show as “Received”

Application Timeline

• Allow 1-2 business days to process a submitted application

• You will receive correspondence about your missing items

• When all required materials are received, applications are sent for review

• A decision typically comes within 5-10 business days

• You’ll be notified via email

Application Materials(varies by program)

• Transcripts

• Test scores (GRE, MAT, GMAT)

• Letters of Recommendation

• Teaching Certificate

• Letter of Intent/Personal Statement

• Resume

• Writing Sample

• References List

• Questionnaire

• **International Students – TOEFL, Immigration Request form, NACES evaluation of international transcripts

Application Tips and Tricks

• Graduate students: can submit unofficial transcripts and test scores for review

• Evening undergraduate students: official transcripts must be supplied

• Letters of recommendation must be signed if student supplied

• Teaching certificates must have current dates

Course Catalog

• Outlines policies and procedures for The Citadel Graduate College

• Provides details and standards for each program

• Includes course descriptions for all classes

• Available online

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Financial Aid

• Complete your FAFSA by the deadlines

• Academic year (Fall and Spring) – October 31st

• Fall only – October 31st

• Spring only – October 1st

• Summer – April 1st

• Enroll in at least half-time for eligibility

• Graduate students – 4.5 hours/semester

• Undergraduate students – 6 hours/semester

(843) 953-5186

Graduate Assistantships

• Available for graduate students who carry a minimum of 6 credit hours each semester

• GA’s work approximately 20 hours each week

• Applications for graduate assistantships are available online through the Human Resource Department's website

http://www.citadel.edu/root/hr-ga-application

Citadel’s MAT Testing Center

• 60 minute test of 120 analogies

• Cost - $100

• Exams begin at 10am

• Tests can be offered during the week with advanced notice

• To register, call (843) 953-4805

Contact Information

• Citadel Graduate College: (843) 953-5089, [email protected]

• Financial Aid: (843) 953-5186

• MAT Testing Center: (843) 953-4805

• Office of Military and Veterans Affairs: (843) 953-9824