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
- Program Start Term: Summer (July)
- Application Deadline: May 1
- Graduate Enrollment Confirmation Form Deadline: June 1
- Admissions Review: Rolling admissions.
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.
Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics – Online, two-year program, 37-39 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
- Waitlist Notifications Sent: March 16, 20226
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
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.
- If you are applying to multiple colleges,
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.
- | If applying to multiple colleges,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.