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Admission criteria

 

Admission to the Master’s program will be based upon the following criteria:

  • Completed bachelor’s degree (from a regionally accredited institution)
  • Undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of course work) – preferred
  • Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are not required.
  • Letters of recommendation (letters should attest to your professional competence, academic preparation and potential for graduate work)

    • two required if your undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
    • three required if your undergraduate GPA is below 3.0
    • three required for international students

  • Statement of Purpose
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores

    • Students whose native language is not English must submit a score of at least 550 on a TOEFL administered within the last two years. Institution code: 6875.
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Last Update: January 25, 2008