Master of Science Requirements

To be considered for admission to any of the American Sentinel University master’s degree programs, the following must be submitted:

• A completed application.
• A resume, curriculum vitae or list of professional accomplishments.
• Official transcripts* from each post-secondary institution attended. The institution(s) must send the transcripts directly to American Sentinel University.
  • To enroll in a graduate program at American Sentinel, you must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (as shown on the degree transcript) from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education.
  • To receive credits for courses or degrees from institutions outside the U.S. or Canada, you must have your academic transcripts evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization, which will assess a fee. Be sure to request that the certifying organization’s report be sent directly to American Sentinel. Depending on the program, if you have a foreign degree you will need to request either a general or expanded report from the evaluator.

  * If you are utilizing federal financial aid for all or part of your tuition you must submit official transcripts prior to acceptance.
  * If you are not utilizing federal financial aid, unofficial copies may be submitted for purposes of evaluation and acceptance. However official copies must be received by our Registrar’s Office no later than the end of your first 8 week term. Failure to do so will result in you not being able to begin future courses.

Non-Discrimination Policy

In accordance with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 5 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, American Sentinel University admits all qualified applicants regardless of age, sexual preference, gender, marital status, religion, national origin, creed, disability or ethnic origin. The university recruits and admits those students/learners who have the potential to successfully complete the educational programs. The prospective student’s motivation and interest in succeeding in his/her chosen business field are important factors for admission consideration as well as the student’s academic background and qualifications.

To be considered for admission to the American Sentinel University MSN program, the following must be submitted:

• A completed application.
• A resume, curriculum vitae or list of professional accomplishments.
• A copy of your active and unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license.
  • If you were educated outside the United States and you are eligible to practice as a registered nurse in the United States, you’ll need to be certified by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools and pass the NCLEX-RN licensure examination before being considered for admission to the program.
• Official transcripts* from each post-secondary institution attended. The institution(s) must send the transcripts directly to American Sentinel University.
  • To enroll in the MSN program, you must have Bachelor of Science Nursing degree with a minimum GPA earned of 2.0 (as shown on the degree transcript) from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education.
  • If you were educated outside the United States and are not eligible to practice as a registered nurse in the United States, you must have your transcripts evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization. The results of this evaluation will be reviewed and acceptance to the program will be determined by the Dean, Nursing.
  • To receive credits for courses or a degree from an institution outside the United States or Canada, you must have your academic transcripts evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization, which will assess a fee. Be sure to request that the certifying organization’s reports be sent directly to American Sentinel. Depending on the program, if you have a foreign degree you will need to request either a general or expanded report from the evaluator.

  * If you are utilizing federal financial aid for all or part of your tuition you must submit official transcripts prior to acceptance.
  * If you are not utilizing federal financial aid, unofficial copies may be submitted for purposes of evaluation and acceptance. However official copies must be received by our Registrar’s Office no later than the end of your first 8 week term. Failure to do so will result in you not being able to begin future courses.

To be considered for admission to the American Sentinel University RN to MSN program, the following must be submitted:

• A completed application.
• A resume, curriculum vitae or list of professional accomplishments.
• A copy of your active and unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license.
  • To enroll in the Master of Science Nursing program you must hold a RN license with credentials from a hospital school of nursing or an associate degree accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education.
  • If you were educated outside the United States and you are eligible to practice as a registered nurse in the United States, you’ll need to be certified by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools and pass the NCLEX-RN licensure examination before being considered for admission to the program.
• Official transcripts* from each post-secondary institution attended. The institution(s) must send the transcripts directly to American Sentinel University.
  • You must complete 18 baccalaureate-level nursing credit hours and transfer in or complete 30 hours of general education, maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0. Then, you complete 36 graduate nursing credit hours .Students who are not able to achieve a 3.0 in the nursing courses but do have a 2.5 cumulative GPA will be allowed to complete the BSN program.
  • If you were educated outside the United States and are not eligible to practice as a registered nurse in the United States, you must have your transcripts evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization. The results of this evaluation will be reviewed and acceptance to the program will be determined by the Dean, Nursing.
  • To receive credits for courses or degrees from institutions outside the United States or Canada, you must have your academic transcripts evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization, which will assess a fee. Be sure to request that the certifying organization’s report be sent directly to American Sentinel. Depending on the program, if you have earned a foreign degree you will need to request either a general or expanded report from the evaluator.

  * If you are utilizing federal financial aid for all or part of your tuition you must submit official transcripts prior to acceptance.
  * If you are not utilizing federal financial aid, unofficial copies may be submitted for purposes of evaluation and acceptance. However official copies must be received by our Registrar’s Office no later than the end of your first 8 week term. Failure to do so will result in you not being able to begin future courses.

Applicants whose first language is not English and who have not earned an undergraduate degree from an institution at which all courses were taught in English will need to provide one of the following:

• A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 (written version) or 80 (iBT version).
• An International English Language Test (IELTS) score of at least 5.0 for undergraduates and 6.5 for graduates, or verification of certification in an English proficiency program.

To receive credits for courses or degrees from institutions outside the U.S. or Canada, you must have your academic transcripts evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization, which will assess a fee. Be sure to request that the certifying organization’s report be sent directly to American Sentinel. Depending on the program, if you have earned a foreign degree you will need to request either a general or expanded report from the evaluator.

• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration Health Care
• Master of Science Business Intelligence
• Master of Science Computer Science
• Master of Science Information Systems
• Master of Science Nursing, Case Management
• Master of Science Nursing, Infection Prevention and Control
• Master of Science Nursing, Nursing Education
• Master of Science Nursing, Nursing Informatics
• Master of Science Nursing, Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership
• RN to Master of Science Nursing

American Sentinel's evaluation committee assesses the credit transfer value of educational work completed elsewhere. There is no charge for transferring credits from other institutions. To apply for transfer credit, please provide the following:

• An official transcript from the institution where credits were earned. You may submit your unofficial transcripts while waiting for the official ones to arrive in order to expedite the evaluation process. Download a transcript request form.
• A copy of a course description for any course in the major for which transfer credit is requested.

Once your evaluation is completed, an admissions advisor will provide you with a degree plan that outlines the courses for which you have earned transfer credit and those you will still need to complete to earn your degree.

Tips for transferring your credits to American Sentinel.

Transferring into Master's Degree Programs

Students may receive up to 18 credit hours through credits transferred from other universities or professional certifications.

Transfer credits will be considered if:

• The credits are for courses taken at the graduate level.
• A minimum grade of B- (2.67) has been earned for the classes for which transfer credits are requested.
• The credits are equal to three or more semester credit hours.

Other guidelines regarding transfer credits:

• The credits are for a professional certification equivalent to graduate-level coursework.
• No transfer credit will be allowed to replace required credits for the capstone projects in the master’s degree programs at American Sentinel.

Transferring out of American Sentinel University

American Sentinel has no control over whether another university will accept its credits as transfer credits. Many do; however, it is not our decision. Rather, it is the decision of individual colleges and universities. There are many reasons that credits might not transfer. Sometimes there is not an appropriate match in curriculum between two schools. Students should contact the registrar at the university in question to determine whether credits from American Sentinel will transfer to that institution.

• Read the Council for Higher Education Accreditation's Fundamentals of Accreditation handbook.
• Read the Distance Education and Training Council's Student Guide to Transfer of Credit.

We recognize that many students have already achieved substantial professional goals. Did you know that at American Sentinel you may be able to fulfill some of your degree requirements by completing a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)? The PLA assesses students' life and work experience and may grant credits for the learning that resulted from such experiences. Maximum allowable life and work experience credits is 9 credits.

How to Request Life and Work Experience Credit

1. Once you become a student at American Sentinel, you may submit the PLA application and list the professional experience and learning outcomes achieved for the credits you wish to earn. Be thorough and clearly convey your experiences and the learning that resulted from them.
2. You will pay the appropriate fee.
3. We will evaluate your life and work experience credit on the following criteria:
   1. Learning outcomes – Our analysis of your experience should reveal how it relates to a specific course at American Sentinel and the learning outcomes identified for that course.
   2. Documentation – We will review your submitted documentation as evidence to support your claimed learning outcomes.
   3. Quality of presentation – Your assessment should display a high degree of professionalism, be well organized and demonstrate your ability to use the English language in a written format.

For further information on requesting life and work experience credit, call 866-922-5690.

Office of Admissions

Phone: 866.922.5690
Email: admissions@americansentinel.edu
Fax: 866.505.2450
Fax (international): 303.991.1577
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The application process for the master's programs at American Sentinel is easy—just follow these steps:

1. Submit an application or fill out a paper copy. You'll need to submit your resume, curriculum vitae or statement of professional accomplishments and goals with the application.
2. Submit evidence of a bachelor's degree. Transcripts must be sent directly to American Sentinel University by the granting institution(s).
3. Apply for transfer credits. If you wish to receive credits for courses or degrees from institutions outside the United States or Canada, your transcripts must be evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization. Be sure to request that the report be sent directly to American Sentinel University. Depending on the program, applicants with foreign degrees will need to request a general report or an expanded report.
4. If English is not your first language and you do not have an undergraduate degree from an institution where all courses were taught in English, you'll need to submit one of the following:
   1. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 (written version) or 80 (iBT version).
   2. An International English Language Test (IELTS) score of at least 5.0 for undergraduate and 6.5 for graduates, or verification of certification in an English proficiency program.

If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, download a copy here.

You can fax or email documents to:

American Sentinel University
Fax: 866.505.2450
Email: admissions@americansentinel.edu

Questions? Contact your admissions advisor at 866.922.5690. Our Admissions staff is here to help you through the application process.

The application process for the master's programs at American Sentinel is easy—just follow these steps:

1. Submit an application or fill out a paper copy. You'll need to submit your resume, curriculum vitae or statement of professional accomplishments and goals with the application.
2. Submit a copy of your BSN transcripts. Transcripts must be sent directly to American Sentinel University by the granting institution(s). For students applying to the RN to MSN, a copy of your ASN transcript is required.
3. Submit a copy of your active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license.
4. Apply for transfer credits. If you wish to receive credits for courses or degrees from institutions outside the United States or Canada, your transcripts must be evaluated and certified by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member organization. Be sure to request that the report be sent directly to American Sentinel University. Depending on the program, if you have earned a foreign degree you will need to request a general or expanded report.
5. If English is not your first language and you do not have an undergraduate degree from an institution where all courses were taught in English, you'll need to submit one of the following:
   1. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 (written version) or 215 (computer version).
   2. An International English Language Test (IELTS) score of at least 5.0 for undergraduate and 6.5 for graduates, or verification of certification in an English proficiency program.

If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, download a copy here.

You can fax or email documents to:

American Sentinel University
Fax: 866.505.2450
Email: admissions@americansentinel.edu

Questions? Contact your admissions advisor at 866.922.5690. Our Admissions staff is here to help you through the application process.