Criteria vary, depending on the student's undergraduate institution and GPA. No GRE requirement for admission.
WKU Graduate: Automatic admission with a current teaching certificate in Physical Education or a statement of eligibility.
Graduate of a Kentucky Higher Education Institute other than WKU: A 2.75 GPA or higher or a GAP1 score of 550. A current teaching certificate in Physical Education or a statement of eligibility.
Graduate of an Out-of-State Institution of Higher Education: A 2.75 GPA or higher or a GAP1 score of 550. A current teaching certificate in Physical Education or a statement of eligibility.
Kentucky applicants whose certificates have expired may be admitted, but they may enroll for only six hours before they must apply to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board for reissued certificates. After completion of six hours, a student admitted with an expired certificate must submit a copy of the reissued certificate before being allowed to register for any additional course.
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GAP=(GRE-V+GRE-Q)+(undergraduateGPAx100)
Baccalaureate degree or higher, or equivalent international degree, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or greater on baccalaureate degree or equivalent international degree or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a degree higher than a baccalaureate or equivalent international degree.
Official transcripts demonstrating completion of bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university & certified English translation
Any additional program requirements (writing samples, resume/vita, etc.)
GRE/GMAT scores, if required by program
Adequate academic preparation in the field of specialization
English proficiency requirements (one of the following):
TOEFL, IBT 79
IELTS 6.5