REQUIREMENTS (for general University requirements and for information on how to submit an online application, see MLL Graduate-Studies): advanced-low language level or higher in Chinese or Japanese, statement of purpose (in English), academic writing sample (in English), three letters of recommendation, complete and acceptable (good standing) academic transcripts, GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale, GRE scores, TOEFL score (for international students), departmental approval, consisting of the collective appraisal of the program faculty. The application is then submitted to the Associate Chair for Graduate Studies for appropriate action. Before beginning graduate work in EALC, a student normally has an undergraduate major in Chinese or Japanese or the equivalent with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0. Students who have not had such preparation should make certain to specify the scope of their language preparation in their statement of purpose. When filling out the online graduate application, please select either Chinese or Japanese based on your study plan.
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80, Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550, International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5.
if you are a non-native speaker of English, in order to be eligible for employment, Florida State University requires you to have a minimum of 23 points on the IB TOEFL Speaking Section. If you score is below 23, or if you did not provide TOEFL scores for admission because you had equivalent experience verifying your English proficiency (such as a previous degree from a US university)