The MS in Labor Relations and Human Resources program is open to students of all educational backgrounds A fouryear college degree is required Those with social science history management and labor studies majors are especially encouraged to apply as are those with engineering nursing education urban affairs AfricanAmerican studies and womens studies backgrounds
Personal statement This statement should outline your academic and professional background interests and goals
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College transcripts from all institutions attended international applicants must show equivalency to a US bachelors degree by an evaluation from WES or other translation company
Official paper transcripts
Two letters of recommendation These letters should focus on your ability to do graduate level work your ability to contribute to the program your motivation to complete the program or your ability to work cooperatively
Professional Resume
If English is not your native language youll need to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores taken within the last two years A minimum score of 91 for TOEFL under the new IBTInternet Based Test or 575 under the paperbased testing and minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required The URI Designated Institution Code for TOEFL is 3919
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution.