Graduate Studies at Lake Erie College
Move ahead in your profession with relevant classes, real-world experiences and advanced technology from the graduate studies degree programs at Lake Erie College.
Our Mission for Grad Students
Lake Erie College provides an excellent, Inclusive, and highly personalized education grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Guided by hope and care, our students are empowered to lead lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens. With an emphasis on applicable skills such as communication, critical and intellectual inquiry, and designing solutions for real-world problems in specific disciplines, faculty in the Graduate Studies programs guide students to aspire to the highest levels of personal and professional fulfillment.
Grad School at LEC Outcomes and Objectives
Students who graduate from anyone of our graduate programs at Lake Erie College will:
Develop content mastery, independent thought in subjects of increased complexity and critical understanding of research
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, about theories, arguments, methods and concepts related to the specific area of study
Demonstrate proficiency in the professional skills needed to participate in the intellectual and organizational aspects of chosen career field.
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The Next Step on Your Professional Journey
Our graduate studies programs come with flexibility and individual support, ensuring your learning success and preparing you for future career opportunities. Our personal approach to teaching and learning is uniquely suited to help you meet the challenges of a graduate program and prepare you for dynamic career and life opportunities.
Application Process for Graduate Students These are the four things you will need to apply to graduate studies at Lake Erie College:
#1 Bachelor's Degree
First, you'll need a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
#2 Transcripts
Submit your official undergraduate transcripts and any graduate work completed — sent directly to Admissions Office from the degree-granting institution.
#3 Resume
Submit a current resume outlining work experience and education that has prepared you to begin a graduate program to admission@lec.edu
#4 Personal Statement
Write a 500 word statement using one of these prompts: 1. Describe a time in your professional or personal life in which you were particularly creative or innovative in solving a problem or creating something new. 2. Describe your view or philosophy on the role th at ethics play in the workplace.
GMAT Requirements
The GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) may be required at the discretion of LEC faculty. Students who have taken the GMAT should have all scores forwarded to the Admissions Office.
Admission Decisions
Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis and students are usually notified within one week once their application is complete.