An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOEFL ibt. Normally, to be considered for admission, a non-U.S. citizen shall have completed a four-year undergraduate degree. A minimum 2.75 overall gradepoint average (GPA), based on a 4.00 system, in their baccalaureate program or must have completed 15 or more semester hoursof graduate work at an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.20 or higher. Completed application Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions GRE Scores Statement of Purpose Three letters of recommendation Current resume/curriculum vita Guidelines for the Statement of Purpose are provided on the website for applicants. Admission After a review of the applications, qualified candidates are invited to an interview day in February. Under extraordinary circumstances, faculty may conduct a long-distance interview with a candidate. Admission decisions are made following the interview process. Students are accepted into the graduate major in Applied Human Development and Family Sciences. Graduates of the program receive a Master of Science in Applied Human Development and Family Science with a Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. Students admitted to this graduate major are required to have 9 undergraduate semester hours in human development and family sciences including a course in: Child or Lifespan Development Family Relations Family Theories or Child Development Theories (Upper Division)