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Graduate Assistant Opportunities

Department—Health Administration, Charlotte Campus
GA classification: Administrative
Contact person: Ankshika Punj
Telephone number: 704-945-7310
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Department—Academic, RTP Campus
GA classification: Administrative
Contact person: Bennie Felts
Telephone number: (919) 941-2920 x2927
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Department—Business, Charlotte Campus
GA classification: Administrative
Contact person: Brad Frazier
Telephone number: 704-945-7336
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Department—Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, Charlotte Campus
GA Classification: Administrative
Contact Person: Faith Drew
Telephone: 704-945-7324
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Graduate Assistantships

Pfeiffer University offers graduate assistantships in many departments and offices on campus. Teaching, administrative and research positions are available.

Students interested in an assistantship will need to apply directly to any department or office they wish to work for. The following departments or offices may have open positions.

Types of Positions

Teaching (Full-Time)	Teaching (Part-Time)
Work 20 hours/week	Work 10 hours/week
Receive tuition waiver for up to 6 credit hours	Receive tuition credit for up to 3 credit hours
Stipend: TBD	Stipend: TBD
Administrative (Full-Time)	Administrative (Part-Time)
Work 20 hours/week	Work 10 hours/week
Hourly Rate: Determined by department	Hourly Rate: Determined by department
Research (Full-Time)	Research (Part-Time)
Work 20 hours/week	Work 10 hours/week
Receive tuition waiver for up to 6 credit hours	Receive tuition credit for up to 3 credit hours
Stipend: TBD	Stipend: TBD

2012-2013 Hourly Wage

Minimum-$7.50
Maximum-$15.00

Application Process

Select the position you are interested in then complete and submit the application.

Assistantship departments contact applicants directly to set up interviews. If you are selected for an assistantship, the department draws up contract materials and forwards them to the Office of Academic Affairs. After you sign the contract and complete the tax forms, return them immediately to the assistantship department so information can be entered into the payroll system.

Questions concerning your assistantship should be made directly to the assistantship department.

Requirements

All graduate assistants:

Must be admitted to a graduate degree program
Must be enrolled full-time and taking at least 6 credit hours per semester
Must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher

Policies and Forms

Graduate Admissions at Pfeiffer University

Admission to Pfeiffer University's School of Graduate Studies is streamlined. We base admissions decisions on completion of the applicant's file including:

Completed application for admissions
Official undergraduate transcripts from all undergraduate schools attended
Letters of recommendation

Additionally, each degree program has specific requirements which may include a graduate admissions test, completion of undergraduate prerequisites, and interview.

We process all submitted applications but consider those received after the published priority deadline on a space available or special exception basis. We evaluate each application on an individual basis. The Admissions Committee looks for evidence of the applicant's ability to do well in graduate study.

Priority Graduate Deadlines

	Fall	Spring	Summer
All majors except MFT*	July 1	November 15	April 1

*MFT majors should consult the MFT section of the website for more details.

If you have specific questions concerning admissions at the Charlotte Campus, please contact Jonathan Beam, Director of Graduate Admissions, at (704) 945-7357 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

For inquiries about admissions at the Morrisville Campus, contact Bennie Felts, Director of RTP, at (704) 941-2920 ext. 2927 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Degrees Offered

Business

Joint Degree

Education

MSEE - Master of Science in Elementary Education (Charlotte only)
MAT-SPED - Master of Arts and Teaching in Special Education (Charlotte only)

Health

MHA - Master of Health Administration

Marriage and Family Therapy

MFT - Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (Charlotte and Triangle only)

Practical Theology

MAPT - Master of Practical Theology(Charlotte only)
- Center for Deacon Education

Note: It is the policy of Pfeiffer University to provide opportunity for formal complaints from students, staff, and the community. You will find the policy and complaint form on the Provost’s page.

2010-2011 Academic Catalog

2010-2011 Academic Catalog for the School of Graduate Studies and the School of Adult Studies

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