Prairie View A&M University
College of Nursing - Graduate Program
6436 Fannin Street, Suite 909, Houston, Texas 77042
Office: (713) 797-7011
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Fax: (713) 797-7012
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Email: graduatenursing@pvamu.edu
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Masters & Post-Masters of Science in Nursing Programs
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MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
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MSN - Nurse Administration
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MSN - Nurse Education
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Post-MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
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Post-MSN - Nurse Administration
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Post-MSN - Nurse Education
Administration
Dr. Betty N. Adams
Professor & Dean, College of Nursing
Dr. Jennifer Goodman
Professor, Coordinator of Nurse Education & Director of Graduate Nursing Program
Dr. Vivian Dawkins
Associate Professor & Coordinator, Nurse Administration Program
Ms. Gloria Rose
Assistant Professor & Coordinator, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Staff
Ms. Crystal Edwards
Administrative Assistant, Graduate Nursing Programs
Dr. Forest Smith
Director of Student Services & Scholarships, College of Nursing
Ms. Shirley Hutchins
Graduate Nursing Faculty & Office of the Graduate School
College of Nursing
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6436 Fannin StreetHouston, TX 77030
Graduate Nursing Faculty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Gloria Rose, Assistant Professor & Coordinator, Family Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Chloe Gaines, Associate Professor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Dr. Pamela Willson, Associate Professor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Ms. Jane Anderson, Instructor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Ms. Shirely Levenson, Instructor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Ms. Effie Nix, Instructor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Dr. Jeffery Sherer, Instructor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Mr. Patrick Moore, Instructor, Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Nurse Administration
Dr. Vivian Dawkins, Associate Professor & Coordinator, Nurse Administration
Ms. Karen Pancheri, Instructor
Dr. John Dyck, Associate Professor & Director, College of Business
Nurse Education
Dr. Jennifer Goodman,
Professor, Coordinator of Nurse Education, & Director of Graduate Nursing ProgramsDr. JoAnn Blake, Professor, Nurse Education
Dr. Vera Harmon, Associate Professor, Nurse Education
Dr. Mindi Miller, Associate Professor, Nurse Education
Dr. Ruth Caggins, Associate Professor, Nurse Education
Office of the Graduate School
(Wilhelmina F. Delco Building, Suite 120)
P.O. Box 519; MS 2800, Prairie View, Texas 77446 Office: (936) 261-3500 Fax: (936) 261-3529
Graduate School Office
Administration
Dr. William Parker, Dean of the Graduate School
Ms. Sheila Williams, Administrative Assistant to the Dean
Ms. Carolyn Wedeking, Administrative Assistant & Nursing Representative
Ms. Andrea Miles, Administrative Assistant/International Representative
4 Step - Application Process:
1.
Complete application and the three recommendations.
2.
Have
OFFICIAL
transcripts from all universities/colleges attended sent to the address below.
3.
Make check or money order payable to Prairie View A&M University.
4.
Send completed
ORIGINAL
application packet to
:
ATTN: CRYSTAL EDWARDS
Prairie View A&M University
College of Nursing - Graduate Program
6436 Fannin Street, Suite 909
Houston, TX 77030
Side Note:
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College of Nursing
Deadlines for Applications are the following:
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Fall Admission - Ju
ne
1
st(Late application Due by Ju
ne
15
th)
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Spring Admission -
Octob
er 1
st(Late application Due by
October
15
th)
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Summer Admission - March 1
st(Late application Due by March 15
th)
- The Application fee is $50.00. If the deadline is missed there will be a late fee of $15 applied to your
application fee.
Prairie View A&M University
College of Nursing
Graduate Program: Criteria for Admission
The applicant must also meet the following criteria for admission for graduate study in the
College of Nursing:
1.
Submit official transcripts covering all periods of enrollment in institutions of higher
education.
2.
Satisfactorily complete a basic statistics course and a health assessment course.
3.
Possess a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of
coursework toward the undergraduate nursing degree and a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B
average) in all prior graduate course work.
4.
Submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores that are within ten (10) years.
5.
Submit three (3) letters of recommendation from professional nurses, one of which must be
from a former nursing faculty.
6.
Present a current resume´ or curriculum vita.
7.
Present official documentation of a negative criminal background check and drug screening
tests.
Application for Admission
The Graduate School
Prairie View A&M University
6436 Fannin Street, Suite 909
Houston, TX 77030
College of Nursing
Phone: (713) 797-7011
Fax: (713) 797-7012
The Graduate School
Phone: (936)
261
-3
500
Fax: (936)
261
-4521
Website: www.pvamu.edu
WHEN TO APPLY
For admission to a masters program, at least 2 months should be allowed for processing. International applicants should allow more time for the application process. Applicants interested in
assistantships should apply even earlier and contact the respective departments for information. The deadlines for admission are: Spring – October 1
Summer – March 1
Fall – June 1
Send application and information to the Graduate School: Prairie View A&M University, 6436 Fannin Street, Suite 909 Houston, TX 77030
APPLICATION
Applicants for admission must hold a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Degree from an accredited institution or must expect to receive the degree, before matriculating in the Prairie View A&M University Graduate School. An applicant to a degree program will be evaluated for admission when the following are submitted to the Graduate School: (1) the Application for Admission, (2) the $50.00
(non-refundable) application fee, (An additional $15.00 Late Fee is
required if application is received past deadline), (3) official transcripts from EACH institution attended, which must be
forwarded directly from the institution(s). Transcripts “Issued to Student” will ONLY be accepted in a sealed envelope. Applicants must include ALL institutions attended regardless of the number or type of credits taken, terms attended, or whether transfer credits are reflected on another transcript, (4) Three letters of recommendation. (5) The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) must be taken within the first 12 hours. The test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all non-native speakers of English must be taken before you can be admitted to the University. International students must have their transcripts evaluated by:
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIAL EVALUATORS, INC. (Form should be requested from the office of the Graduate School). A notarized “Affidavit of Support” is required for all International students. International students must submit ALL admission materials before admission.
STANDARDIZED TESTS
GRADUATE RECORDS EXAMINATION (GRE)
All applicants for admission to a graduate degree program (other than business) must submit valid scores (scores obtained within the
last 10 years) from the GRE General Test to the Graduate School. The GRE is administered by the Educational Testing Service. If a copy of the current GRE Information & Registration Bulletin is unavailable at a nearby institution, write to: Graduate Records Examinations, Educational Testing Service, Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000, USA, or on-line via the World Wide Web at:
http://www.gre.org.
GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION TEST (GMAT) Valid GMAT scores (scores obtained within the last 10 years) are required of applicants seeking admission to the graduate program Master of Business Administration. The GMAT is administered by the Educational Testing Service. If a copy of the current GMAT Bulletin of Information and Registration Form is unavailable at a nearby institution, write to: Graduate Management Admission Test, Educational Testing Service, Box 6103, Princeton, NJ 08541-6103, USA or on-line via the World Wide Web at: http://www.gmat.org. TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL) Valid TOEFL scores (scores obtained within the last 10 years) are required of all non-native speakers of English applying for admission to the Graduate School. If a copy of the current bulletin of Information for TOEFL is unavailable at a nearby institution, write to: TOEFL Services, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 0841-6151, USA or on-line via the World Wide Web at:
http://webl.toefl.org.
REGISTRATION
Formal admission to the Graduate School must be initiated before registration for graduate courses can be honored. Please contact the Registrar’s Office at (936) 857-2025 for current registration dates and times
TB SKIN TEST
All applicants must have on file at Owens-Franklin Health Center documentation of the results of a TB skin test taken and read after June 1, 1996. The TB skin test is available at the health center for a fee of $5.00. However, you may choose to take the test elsewhere (your private physician, Public Health Center, etc.). The results of your test must be on file before you can complete the registration process.
Note: An incomplete application package will remain on file for one year.
Application for Admission
The Graduate School
Please print or type all information. Where a date
is indicated, please use the month number(MM),
day number (DD), and two
Prairie View A&M University
6436 Fannin Street, Suite 909
Houston,
Texas 77
030
Positions for the year (YY). For example, “May 8,
200
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DATE OF BIRTH
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SSN*
* In accordance with the Right to Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-X579, Sect 7, applicants for admission are requested to voluntarily report their Social Security Number (S.S.No.) on this form. The S.S. No. is used for identification and record keeping purposes.
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PERMANENT ADDRESS (No. And Street Name) CITY AND STATE ZIP CODE COUNTRY6.
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MAILING ADDRESS (No. And Street Name) CITY AND STATE ZIP CODE COUNTRY7. 8. 9.
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END DATE (MM/DD/YY) HOME PHONE (Area Code and Phone No.) CELL & OFFICE PHONE (Area Code and Phone No.)OF MAILING ADDRESS
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E-MAIL ADDRESS11.
INDICATE ETHNICITY (This information is voluntary and will be used in a nondiscriminatory manner, consistent with applicable civil rights laws)A.
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African American/ Black B.□
Caucasian/White C.□
Asian American/ Pacific Islander D.□
Hispanic/ Mexican American□
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Other Ethnic Group12.
Are you a citizen of the↓
United StatesIf NO, Indicate Country Visa Status PERMANENT RESIDENCE COUNTRY
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If your permanent address is in Texas, indicate the beginning date (MM/DD/YY) of your current residency:14.
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INDICATE INTENDED DEGREE/MAJOR(See List of Degrees/Majors offered)
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CERTIFICATION ANTICIPATED (See List of Certifications offered)
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NDICATE INTENDED SEMSESTER OR ADMISSION:□
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Have you previously appliedto PVAMU Graduate School?
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Have you previously been admittedto PVAMU Graduate School?
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Have you previously enrolledin PVAMU Graduate School?
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Have you previously been admittedas a PVAMU undergraduate?
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YES□
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Do you plan to study□
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Part Time20
. Do you wish to be considered for a Graduate Assistantship?□
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NOThe Graduate School
Application for Admission
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21.
List in chronological order all colleges, universities (including PVAMU), and professional schools attended. Applicants must include all institutions, regardless of the number of type of credits taken, terms attended, or whether transfer credits are reflected on other transcripts.INSTITUTION, CITY STATE FROM (MM/YY) TO (MM/YY) MAJOR & DEGREE (MM/YY OF GRADUATION)
Official transcripts from EACH college or university attended must be requested and forwarded directly from the institution(s) to the Graduate School. Failure to indicate institution(s) attended may result in refusal of admission, no transfer of credits, suspension, and/or expulsion from the University, if discovered subsequently.
22.
List other relevant activities since high school (employment, military service, etc.) You may omit summer and part time work.EMPLOYER
KIND OF WORK OR ACTIVITY
FROM (MM/YY) TO (MM/YY)
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List three persons acquainted with your academic experiences whom you have requested to send letters of reference.NAME POSITION ADDRESS (NO., STREET NAME, CITY, STATE AND ZIP)
24.
Indicate which of the following tests you have taken or are scheduled to take and the date (MM/DD/YY).GRE
Required by the Graduate
School for all degree students
except MBA
GMAT
Required for MBA
TOEFL
Valid scores are required of all non-native
speakers of English.
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GENERAL (Date)
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(Date)
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(Date)
(Valid for 10 years from test date) (Valid for 10 years from test date) (Valid for 10 years from test date) A nonrefundable application fee
of $50.00 (check or money order made out to PVAMU) must accompany this application. (An Additional $15.00 Late fee is required if application is
submitted after application deadline). PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH
I certify to the best of my knowledge the information heron is true. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts on this application could be cause for refusal of admission, no transfer credit, suspension, and or expulsion from the University, if discovered subsequently. Furthermore, I understand that If I have a prior academic record at the University under a different name, that record will be changed to reflect the name on this application.
25.
Date and Signature
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Your signature is required for processing
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Please ensure that this application is complete in its entirety! An incomplete application will
delay processing.
RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICANT
TO THE PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Applicant’s Last Name
First
Middle/Maiden
Address
P.O. Box or Street City State Zip Code
Telephone Number: Social Security Number:
Note: Student may waive any right of access to this Recommendation of Applicant form under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. This Act entitles students to inspect their records, including recommendations
