The Graduate School makes admission decisions based on a composite of qualitative and quantitative information that include, but are not limited to, the following:

applicant's statement of purpose
letters of recommendation
the academic standing of the student in program(s) in which the applicant has studied
relevant professional activities and achievements
admissions test scores
recommendation of the faculty
Class B certification (for regular MA students, Alternative Certification MA students do not need prior certification)

Please upload an unofficial transcript for any institution of higher education at which you have completed 15 or more credit hours. Official transcripts must be received prior to registering for classes. International applicants: please make sure that your transcript includes a grading scheme. All others: please include a grading scheme if your university does not use a letter-based (e.g. A, A-, B) grading scheme.
The minimum GPA to be considered: 3 (for regular admission).

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.5.
TOEFL PBT - 550
Duolingo: We are accepting Duolingo scores during the COVID-19 crisis. The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 105.