Overview

Graduate Studies / Graduate Studies is located in Lynchburg, VA, in a suburban setting.

Departments & Programs

Doctor of Medical Science Program

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Ed D in Leadership Studies Program

M Ed Program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

M Ed Program in Curriculum and Instruction

M Ed Program in Educational Leadership

M Ed Program in Reading

M Ed Program in School Counseling

M Ed Program in Science Education

M Ed Program in Special Education

MA Program in Criminal Justice Leadership

MA Program in Nonprofit Leadership Studies

Master of Health Benefit Design and Health Informatics

Master of PA Medicine

Master of Public Health Program

MBA Program

MS Program in Athletic Training

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Education (Ed D)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Master of Education (M Ed)
Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Science (MS)
(Certificate)
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Doctor of Medical Science (D Med Sc)	Physician assistant medicinephysician assistant education

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	159
Doctoral Degrees	343
Other Advanced Degrees	9

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GMAT and/or GRE Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some Practicums, licensure exams, capstones, internships
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some Internships, practicums, research projects, licensure exams

Admissions

Applying

30

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	July 31st	Not reported	No
Spring deadline	November 30th	Not reported	No
Summer deadline	May 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GMAT and/or GRE
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships

Student Body

870

Total Graduate Students

1%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.52%
Black or African American	12.53%
White or Caucasian	63%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	4.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	3.33%
Unknown	8.74%

Gender

Male (37%)

Female (62%)

Faculty

81

Total faculty

Full-time - 56

Part-time - 25

Male (35)

Female (46)

Location & Contact

Address 1501 Lakeside Drive
Lynchburg, VA  24501-3199
United States

Contact Dr. Roger Jones
Associate Provost & Dean of Graduate Studies
Email: jones@lynchburg.edu
Phone: 434-544-8651

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