Vanguard University

Program available on-campus, fall semester start

Current Vanguard University Biological Sciences students seeking entrance into the 4+1 Accelerated program should contact the Biological Sciences Department directly.

Required Supporting Materials

Applicants for the MS in Biotechnology should also submit the following:

• References: Two (2) references. In your application, list the name and applicable contact information for each of your references. An email with prompt will be sent so they can upload their letter into your application. References should not be relatives or friends.
• Personal Statement: A minimum one-page detailed statement of purpose. Upload to your online application. 
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae: A detailed resume or curriculum vitae listing all employment, experience, education, training, etc. Upload to your online application.

Prerequisite Courses or Requirements

Applicants must also have completed:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or comparable science major
• Biology: 4 courses (lecture and lab, 16 semester units or 24 quarter units)
• General Chemistry: 1-year sequence (lecture and lab, 8 semester units or 12 quarter units)
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

Program available on-campus or online (for students residing in CA) for spring and fall semester starts

Required Supporting Materials

Applicants for the MS in Clinical Psychology should also submit the following:

• References: Three (3) references from people who can speak about various aspects of your suitability, such as academic ability (professor), professional performance (i.e. work performance), clinical/leadership/relationship ability, or other relevant experience. In your application, list the name and applicable contact information for each of your references. An email with prompt will be sent so they can upload their letter into your application. References should not be relatives or friends.
• Personal Statement: A minimum 750-word detailed statement of purpose. Upload to your online application. 
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae: A detailed resume or curriculum vitae listing all employment, experience, education, training, etc. Upload to your online application. 

Prerequisite Courses or Requirements

Applicants should also have completed:

• A Bachelor's degree in Psychology OR all of the following courses:
  • Introduction to Statistics
  • Psychopathology or Abnormal Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology or Human Development
  • Counseling Theories or Theories of Personality

It is required that all prerequisite courses have been completed with a grade of B- or better. For assistance with questions regarding prerequisite requirements or whether any exceptions would apply, please email gradadmissions@vanguard.edu.

Required Supporting Materials

Applicants for the MA in Education should also submit the following:

• References: Three (3) references. One of these should be from a professor from whom you took class(es) in your field of study; two others should be professional references. In your application, list the name and applicable contact information for each of your references. An email with prompt will be sent so they can upload their letter into your application. References should not be relatives or friends.
• Personal Statement: A minimum one-page detailed statement of purpose. Upload to your online application. 
• Verification of meeting the Basic Skills Requirements (via the CBEST, qualifying SAT or ACT scores, AP scores, or qualifying undergraduate coursework).

Program available for fall and spring starts. 2 and 3 semester track options also available. 

Required Supporting Materials

Applicants for the MA in Education should also submit the following:

• References: Three (3) references. One of these should be from a professor from whom you took class(es) in your field of study; two others should be professional references. In your application, list the name and applicable contact information for each of your references. An email with prompt will be sent so they can upload their letter into your application. References should not be relatives or friends.
• Personal Statement: A minimum one-page detailed statement of purpose. Upload to your online application. 
• Verification of meeting the Basic Skills Requirements (via the CBEST, qualifying SAT or ACT scores, AP scores, or qualifying undergraduate coursework).

Program available online for spring & fall semester starts

Required Supporting Materials

Applicants for the MSN should also submit the following:

• References:  Two (2) professional references (Vanguard Alumni only need one reference). In your application, list the name and applicable contact information for each of your references. An email with prompt will be sent so they can upload their letter into your application. References should be professionals who are familiar with your work as a nurse and are not related to you.
• Statement of Purpose: A minimum one-page statement of purpose. Upload to your online application. 
• Resume: A detailed resume listing all employment, experience, education, training, etc. Upload to your online application. 
• Copy of California Registered Nursing (RN) License
• Evidence of All Required Immunizations and Report of a Current Physical Exam: Applicants should read the instructions and submit the following requirements online at http://vanguard.complio.com/. Print out the Physical Exam form and take to your physician.

Program available online for spring & fall semester starts

Required Supporting Materials

Applicants for the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate should also submit the following:

• References:  Two (2) professional references (Vanguard Alumni only need one reference). In your application, list the name and applicable contact information for each of your references. An email with prompt will be sent so they can upload their letter into your application. References should be professionals who are familiar with your work as a nurse and are not related to you.
• Statement of Purpose: A minimum one-page statement of purpose. Upload to your online application. 
• Resume: A detailed resume listing all employment, experience, education, training, etc. Upload to your online application. 
• Copy of California Registered Nursing (RN) License
• Evidence of All Required Immunizations and Report of a Current Physical Exam: Applicants should read the instructions and submit the following requirements online at http://vanguard.complio.com/. Print out the Physical Exam form and take to your physician.

Prerequisite Courses or Requirements

Applicants must have completed the following: 

• MSN or DNP degree from an accredited college or university (NP not required).
• Two years of experience as an RN in the last 5 years.
• 3 units in each Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Physical Assessment.
• One to two years of psychiatric nursing experience highly recommended for non-NP applicants.

Program available on-campus or online for spring, summer and fall semester starts

Required Supporting Materials

Applicants for the MA in Leadership Studies should also submit the following:

• References: Two (2) references: an academic reference and a pastoral reference. In your application, list the name and applicable contact information for each of your references. An email with prompt will be sent so they can upload their letter into your application. References should not be relatives or friends.
• Personal Statement: A minimum one-page detailed statement of purpose. Upload to your online application. 
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae: A detailed resume or curriculum vitae listing all employment, experience, education, training, etc. Upload to your online application.

Program available in a hybrid format for spring and fall semester starts

Required Supporting Materials

Applicants for the MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology should also submit the following:

• Professional Resume or LinkedIn Public Profile URL. Upload to your online application. 

Program available on-campus or online for spring, summer and fall semester starts

Required Supporting Materials

Applicants for the MA in Theology should also submit the following:

• References: Two (2) references: an academic reference and a pastoral reference. In your application, list the name and applicable contact information for each of your references. An email with prompt will be sent so they can upload their letter into your application. References should not be relatives or friends.
• Personal Statement: A minimum one-page detailed statement of purpose. Upload to your online application. 
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae: A detailed resume or curriculum vitae listing all employment, experience, education, training, etc. Upload to your online application.

Prerequisite Courses or Requirements

Applicants should also have taken the following courses*:

• Old Testament Survey
• New Testament Survey

Questions about prerequisite courses? Email gradadmissions@vanguard.edu.

*Independent reading option available to suffice for prerequisite courses.