To obtain admission to the master's program, the applicant must meet all the general requirements of the Office of the Graduate School. Specifically, an applicant must:

Meet all MSU Graduate School requirements for admission.
Complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), with scores competitive with other applicants.
Have earned a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university.
Have at least a 3.00 grade point average on previous graduate coursework.
Provide the names and e-mail addresses of three individuals who can provide a letter of recommendation. These letters of recommendation will attest to the applicant's academic performance and potential ability to successfully complete graduate degree requirements.
Write a statement of purpose (500-1,000 words) describing the applicant's purpose for undertaking graduate study, including professional plans and career goals.
International non-native speakers of English must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores indicative of ability to successfully complete graduate work (see International Admission requirements in this catalog).
IELTS - 6.5 and above, TOEFL iBT - 79 and above