Degree Requirements
- Comply with the general requirements concerning graduate study
- Enroll in graduate study at Rider for no fewer than two academic semesters or the equivalent thereof
- Complete at least 36-39 semester hours of graduate credit
- Complete an internship/practicum unless admitted with a year of leadership experience in the concentration area
- Successfully pass a written comprehensive examination
- Maintain a grade point average of B (3.0) or better for work submitted for the Master degree
- Complete the program within six years of the date the student enrolled in his/her first course unless an extension is approved by the Department of Graduate Education, Leadership, and Counseling
- Satisfy all requirements for matriculated status. Students may apply for matriculation when they have completed 9-15 credits in the program. Applicants for matriculation will be considered based on academic progress and demonstration of professionalism
