Minimum GPA 3.0 preferred
Admission procedures for students who have completed the MA degree elsewhere and wish to become PhD candidates are identical to the departmental requirements outlined for MA candidates Only those applicants who show evidence of a clear likelihood of successful doctoral work are admitted

Unofficial Transcripts As part of the application submission process all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all postsecondary transcripts to the online application Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program

Three letters of recommendation which should come from qualified people former or present instructors who can attest to your ability to complete graduate study
Statement of purpose no more than 500 words
Writing sample should be scholarly but can be on a topic of your choice The sample can be relatively short but must be no more than 25 pages
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
International applicants must submit either TOEFL or IETS scores. The required TOEFL scores are 550 paper-based, 80 internet-based. The IELTS must be 5.5 or higher.