BS in Behavioral & Health Services
At a Glance
Application Information
To apply as a first time applicant, create an account to begin the application. If you previously applied through MyJefferson, or already started an application, please select log in under returning users. You will be required to start a new application if you applied to another program outside of Continuing and Professional Studies.
English Language Proficiency
International Applicants may be eligible to apply to online programs without entering into the United States. For international applicants interested in studying on campus, please visit Jefferson Admissions.
All international students must demonstrate English language proficiency as one of the conditions for admission to Thomas Jefferson University.
Transcripts: Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization.
English Language Exam Requirement: International applicants for this program may be required to submit results from an English Language Proficiency Exam. Applicants may qualify for an English Language Exam Waiver by meeting the criteria below:
- Students from countries where English is the official language.
- Students who studied in the United States for 3 or more years and received a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the U.S.
Applicants who don't qualify for an exam waiver may satisfy the English Language Proficiency requirement by submitting one of the following. Exam results must be dated within two years of application submission.
- TOEFL IBT & IBT Home Edition:
- For exams taken before January 21, 2026 - 80 (no sub-score below 20)
- For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 – 4.0 (no sub-score below 4)
- TOEFL Essentials: 9.0 (no sub-score below 8.5)
- IELTS: 6.5 (no sub-score below 6); exam must be taken within the last two years
- Duolingo Exam: 115
- Pearson PTE Academic or Express Exam : 53
- SAT: 500 Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW)
- ACT: 19 English minimum