To be considered for the MA program you must:
Hold a BA or MA with a 3.0 GPA (cumulative GPA or last 60 semester units if your undergraduate GPA is lower than 3.0 cumulative, graduate GPA will be taken cumulative only)
Meet Graduate College requirements if you are an international applicant
GRE Scores: Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are optional for both domestic and international students. Scores can be sent to Institution Code 4832. Use school code 2201 (area studies), or 2299 (social sciences, other).
Transcripts: Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended are required. Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded with the application. Submission of official transcripts is required upon being admitted.
Letters of Recommendation: 3 letters of recommendation. Referees will be contacted directly by the University of Arizona.
Writing Sample:
MA Application: A 10 page/3,000 word writing sample in English (term paper, chapter of thesis, etc.)
PhD Application: A 20 page/6,000 word writing sample in English (term paper, chapter of thesis, etc.)
Resume/Curriculum Vitae: A current resume or curriculum vitae outlining education, honors, membership and participation in professional organizations, employment history, research and scholarly activities and publications.
Statement of Purpose: A 1-2 page statement of purpose that discusses academic and professional goals, research interests, and qualifications and indicators of success in this endeavor.
Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) - 3.00

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15). Individual MyBest scores must also be dated within 2 years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6