Statement of Purpose
Write an essay describing your main strengths and why you wish to undertake a doctoral program in your intended area of concentration.
As part of this essay, also describe how the doctoral program fits into your long-term interests and objectives. (No required page length)
UPLOAD to the online application.
Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
UPLOAD to the online application.
Three Letters of Recommendation
To the extent possible, these letters should be from academic faculty, and should comment on the applicant's potential for intensive doctoral studies, ability and motivation for scholarly research, and teaching capacity. Letters should be prepared on letterhead. There is no specific form.
Each recommender will UPLOAD recommendation to the online application. Instructions provided on the application.
Official Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded to the on-line application and will be reviewed as part of the application packet. Official transcripts must be received by the Graduate School prior to matriculation.

A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree
Minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (New Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL test. (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)
Personal Statement
A minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic Test