Located in the heart of the Washington-Baltimore-Annapolis region, Bowie State University boasts a best-of-all-worlds learning experience–30 high-quality master's, doctoral, and certificate programs delivered in a welcoming, supportive environment at affordable tuition rates. This unique combination empowers students to gain the advanced knowledge and leadership skills they need to excel in today's competitive business climate.

Graduate Degree Programs

Master's Programs

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Education

College of Business

College of Professional Studies

Doctoral Programs

Certificate Programs

Graduate Certificates

Post baccalaureate Certificates

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online. The fee is $40 for master's programs and $50 for doctoral programs and may be paid by credit card or check.

Requirements

Instructions and Requirements for Online Graduate Application

Instructions and Requirements for Online Doctoral Program Computer Science Application

Instructions and Requirements for Online Doctoral Program Educational Leadership Application

BSU Academic Catalog 2010-2012

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Transferring Credits

Graduate candidates in the Master of Education, Master of Counseling Psychology, and Master of Human Resource Development programs can transfer up to 12 credits earned at another institution. No more than six credits may be transferred into all other programs. The credits transferred must:

  1. Have been earned at a regionally accredited institution within the past seven years
  2. Meet or match the requirements of the program in which the student intends to enroll
  3. Not have been used to satisfy the requirements of an earned degree

Deadlines

Students planning to enter in the fall semester should submit their application materials by April 1. International students should submit their materials by Jan. 1.

Students planning to enter in the spring semester should submit their application materials by Nov. 1. For international students, that deadline is Sept. 1.

Contact Us Today

Office of Graduate Admissions
Bowie State University
14000 Jericho Park Road
Bowie, MD 20715-9465
Phone 301-860-3415 or 1-877-77-BOWIE
Fax 301-860-3518
Email gradadmissions@bowiestate.edu

How to check your status by email:gradadmitstatus@bowiestate.edu

Additional Forms

If you would like to use USM's online application, you can do so by clicking here