For more than 100 years, Russell Sage College has provided professional training within a liberal arts foundation, graduating well-prepared and well-rounded individuals who excel in the workforce. Since 1949, our innovative graduate programs have provided an additional level of experience to advance careers and deepen personal growth.
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Application Requirements for Graduate Students
- An application submitted via our convenient online application.
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
- A 1- to 2-page career goals essay:
We want to hear your voice. Russell Sage College values authenticity, critical thinking, and personal expression. We ask that all application essays be written solely by the applicant with only ethical use of AI technology, such as tools that support but do not generate content. - A current resume, letter(s) of recommendation and test scores:
These requirements and application deadlines vary by department; refer to program pages for details.

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Kate Proctor
Director of Graduate Enrollment Management
- MBA
- Organization Management
- Health Services
Administration - MS in Nursing
- Post-Master’s Certificates in Nursing Practice
- Doctorate in Nursing (DNP)

Rosario Arana
Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment Management
- ABA
- Art Education
- Childhood Literacy Education
- Childhood Special Education
- Literacy Education
- Literacy and Special Education
- Professional School Counseling (MA & Cert)
- School Health Education
- Special Education
- Sport Science: Coaching and Mental Performance
- Educational Leadership – Ed Doctorate
- SBL/SDL Cert.
- SDBL Cert.

Alyssa Sands
Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment Management
- Criminal Justice & Community Corrections
- Forensic Mental Health (MA & Cert)
- Community Psychology
- Mental Health Counseling & Community Psychology
- Applied Nutrition
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Dietetic Internship Cert
- Occupational Therapy (Master’s and Doctorate)
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)
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