Graduate Admissions
We offer more than 20 graduate degree and certificate programs of study to help you achieve your goals. Your personal Graduate Admissions Counselor will get to know you, work with you to make your admission process as smooth as possible, and help you discover why McDaniel is the place to continue your education and advance your career.
How to Apply
- Complete your Graduate Application
- Complete the McDaniel Application for Graduate Students
- As part of our campus diversity and inclusion efforts, we do not require an application fee.
- Complete the McDaniel Application for Graduate Students
- Submit your official undergraduate college transcript(s) to our office.
- Please submit your official transcript(s) to the admissions office. As a courtesy to our alumni, we’ll be happy to request your McDaniel transcript on your behalf.
- Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions.
- Students currently completing their undergraduate study may be admitted provisionally with an official transcript in progress. A final official transcript will need to be provided upon completion of bachelor's degree.
- Students earning an undergraduate degree and/or graduate credits from an institution outside the U.S. must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation(s) before gaining initial admission to Graduate and Professional Studies at McDaniel. We recommend World Education Services (WES) for your credential evaluation but will accept an evaluation from any National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member.
- Please submit your official transcript(s) to the admissions office. As a courtesy to our alumni, we’ll be happy to request your McDaniel transcript on your behalf.
- Review program-specific requirements.
- Some of our programs have additional admission requirements. Be sure to check the program below to confirm what you’ll need to submit to complete your application.
- Commit to McDaniel.
- When you’re ready to commit to McDaniel, submit your Intent to Enroll form or deposit to secure your spot in the upcoming semester and register for classes.
Learn more about requirements for International Students.
- The following programs meet the residency requirement to study in the United States on an F-1 visa and are currently accepting applications: Data Analytics, M.S. and Human Services Management, M.S.
Master’s Degree Program Admission Requirements
Select your intended graduate program to determine if there are additional admission requirements:
M.S. in Counseling
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Undergraduate Transcript
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Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
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- Goal Statement
- Professional Resume
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Interview with Graduate & Professional Studies Coordinator
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Priority Application Deadline:
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Fall - February 15
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Spring - October 15
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M.S. in Data Analytics
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Undergraduate Transcript
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Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
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Program Pre-Requisites:
- One course in Statistics (required). 3 semester credits/4 quarter credits.
- Demonstration of a working knowledge of fundamental concepts including statistical research methods, mean/median/mode, simple probabilities and the use of common visualizations may be substituted for the required course. Demonstration could include professional experience/portfolio and must be approved by the program coordinator.
- One course in Calculus (recommended). 3 semester credits/4 quarter credits
- One course in Statistics (required). 3 semester credits/4 quarter credits.
- Professional Resume
- Priority Application Deadline (students coming from outside the US)
- Fall - June 1
- Spring - November 1
- Summer - March 1
- Priority Application Deadline (students coming from within the US)
- Fall - July 1
- Spring - December 1
- Summer - April 1
M.S. in Deaf Education
- Undergraduate Transcript
- Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions; minimum 2.50 GPA
Test Scores:
American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (3)
English Proficiency Essay (3)
M.S. in Educational Leadership
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Undergraduate Transcript
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Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
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Standard Professional Teaching Certificate or Eligibility
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Pre/Corequisite course in Special Education
M.S. in Elementary Education
- Undergraduate Transcript
- Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
- Standard Professional Teaching Certificate or Eligibility
M.S. in Human Resources Management
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Undergraduate Transcript
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Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
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Goal Statement
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Professional Resume
M.S. in Human Services Management
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Interview with management of Target Community & Educational Services, Inc. Click to schedule: https://www.targetcommunity.org/contact/
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Undergraduate Transcript
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Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
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Goal Statement
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Professional Resume
M.S. in Innovations in Teaching & Learning
- Undergraduate Transcript
- Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
- Standard Professional Teaching Certificate or Eligibility
M.S. in Kinesiology
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Undergraduate Transcript
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Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
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M.S. in Occupational Therapy (M.S.O.T.)
McDaniel College's developing Occupational Therapy graduate program will begin accepting applications in July 2025 for our first cohort to begin in May 2026.
- Undergraduate Transcript
- Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and Minimum Cumulative Prerequisite GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 Scale
- A Grade of “C” or Higher in Prerequisite Courses
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Minimum 30 Hours of OT-related Experience/Observation
- Personal Statement
- Resume with Professional and Life Experiences
- Personal Interview
Learn more about M.S.O.T. admissions requirements and pathways.
M.S. for Reading Specialist: Literacy Leadership
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Undergraduate Transcript
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Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
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Standard Professional Teaching Certificate or Eligibility
M.S. in School Librarianship
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Undergraduate Transcript
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Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
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Goal Statement
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3 References
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Standard Professional Teaching Certificate or MSDE qualifying Basic Skills Assessments https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/testing_info/praxis1.aspx
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Professional Resume
M.S. in Secondary Education
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Undergraduate Transcript
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Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
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Standard Professional Teaching Certificate or Eligibility
M.S. in Special Education
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Undergraduate Transcript
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Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
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Professional Resume
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Standard Professional Teaching Certificate or MSDE qualifying Basic Skills Assessments https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/testing_info/praxis1.aspx
M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
McDaniel College's developing Speech-Language Pathology graduate program will begin accepting
applications in July 2026 for our first cohort to begin in May 2027.
- Undergraduate Transcript
- Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and Minimum Cumulative Prerequisite GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 Scale
- Minimum 30 Hours of Related Experience/Observation
- Personal Statement
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Resume with Professional and Life Experiences
- Personal Interview
Learn more about Speech-Language Pathology admissions requirements and pathways.
M.S. in Teaching
- Initial certification offered in the following content areas: Art P-12; Biology, Secondary; Chemistry, Secondary; English, Secondary; French P-12; German P-12; Math, Secondary; PE P-12,; Physics, Secondary; Social Studies, Secondary; Spanish P-12
- The MS in Teaching Elementary track is currently paused and is not accepting new applications
- Undergraduate Transcript
- Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
- Goal Statement
- Professional Resume
M.S. in Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
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Undergraduate Transcript
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Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
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Standard Professional Teaching Certificate or Eligibility
Graduate Certificate & Certification Program Admission Requirements
Administrator I Certification
- Undergraduate & Graduate Transcripts
- Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
- Standard Professional Teaching Certificate or Eligibility
- Pre/Corequisite course in Special Education
Data Analytics
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Undergraduate Transcript
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Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
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Professional Resume
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Goal Statement (optional)
- Priority Application Deadline (students coming from outside the US)
- Fall - June 1
- Spring - November 1
- Summer - March 1
- Priority Application Deadline (students coming from within the US)
- Fall - July 1
- Spring - December 1
- Summer - April 1
Elementary Math Instructional Leader Certification
NOTE: Complete the Graduate Non-Degree Registration form to apply to this Certification Program https://admission.mcdaniel.edu/register/GR_Non-degree_REG
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Undergraduate Transcript
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Standard Professional Teaching Certificate or Eligibility
Equity & Excellence in Education
- Undergraduate Transcript
- Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
- Standard Professional Teaching Certificate or Eligibility
Gifted & Talented Education Specialist
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Undergraduate Transcript
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Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
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- Standard Professional Teaching Certificate or Eligibility
Writing for Children & Young Adults
- Undergraduate Transcript
- Students with less than 3.00 GPA may be admitted provisionally with conditions
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Crystal Perry, Assistant Director, Graduate Enrollment Management Counseling and Education programs
(410) 386-4833
Colin Hoover, Admissions Counselor, Graduate Enrollment Management
Data Analytics, Human Resources Management, Human Services Management, Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy, Public Administration & Policy, and Speech-Language Pathology programs
(410) 871-3139
Scholarship Opportunity
Interested in a Master’s degree in School Librarianship?
Check Out the Carolyn D. McGolerick Scholarship Opportunity
Application Deadline: March 15th
Find out how to applyGet More Info
Crystal Perry, Assistant Director, Graduate Enrollment Management Counseling and Education programs
(410) 386-4833
Colin Hoover, Admissions Counselor, Graduate Enrollment Management
Data Analytics, Human Resources Management, Human Services Management, Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy, Public Administration & Policy, and Speech-Language Pathology programs
(410) 871-3139
Scholarship Opportunity
Interested in a Master’s degree in School Librarianship?
Check Out the Carolyn D. McGolerick Scholarship Opportunity
Application Deadline: March 15th
Find out how to apply