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For all graduate programs, you must have an earned bachelor's degree and a minimum 2.5 GPA on your last 60 hours of undergraduate study in addition to the specific program admission requirements in blue. All transcripts must be official copies. International students with 3-year degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the graduate dean.

15 On Campus Degree Programs
Master of Fine Arts Admission to this program requires 20 digital images, 3 letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume, and a 3.0 GPA on last 60 undergraduate credit hours.
Master of Science in Biological Sciences Admission to this program requires a personal statement specifying the exact interest area and research area and 2 letters of recommendation. GRE scores are not required. Preference is given to applications received before March 15.
Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology Admission to this program requires an acceptable verbal, quantitative, and analytical GRE Score, 2 letters of recommendation completed by professors or individuals familiar with your academic course work, a resume, and a personal statement including background information, why you are applying to the program, why a speech-language pathology career appeals to you, qualities you possess that would benefit our program, and professional goals.
Master of Science in Communication Studies Admission to this program requires 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA, 2 letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.
Master of Arts in English Admission to this program requires a 3.0 GPA in a minimum of 18 hours of English courses beyond the general studies composition courses.
Master of Science in Geosciences Admission to this program requires an acceptable GRE score and 2 letters of recommendation.
Master of Science in Health and Human Performance Admission to this program requires 3 letters of recommendation, a minimum of 18 hours of undergraduate credit hours in HHP, and a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale on last 60 credit hours; or 2.75-2.99 GPA for last 60 credit hours and 850 on verbal and quantitative portions of GRE or 396 on MAT; or 2.50-2.74 GPA on the last 60 credit hours and a score of 850 on verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE or a 396 on MAT and achieve a 3.0 GPA or better on the first nine graduate credit hours.
Master of Arts in History Admission to this program requires 2 letters of recommendation, a minimum of 20 credit hours in undergraduate or graduate history coursework, a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale for B.A. degree, a writing sample demonstrating research and documentation skills, and a personal statement.
Master of Liberal Studies Admission to this program requires 2 letters of recommendation, a personal statement including background and why applying to MLS, and an MLS interest inventory.
Master of Business Administration in Leadership Admission to this program requires an acceptable GMAT or other graduate placement test (GRE, LSAT, etc.) score prior to enrollment, 2 letters of recommendation, a personal statement indicating reasons for seeking a Master of Business Administration degree including professional and/or career goals and pertinent past work experience, and a current resume.
Master of Science in Nursing (FNP) Admission to this program requires an acceptable score on the MAT, a State of Kansas nursing license, a BSN, 2 letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. The Family Nurse Practitioner specialty has additional requirements.
Master of Science in Psychology Admission to this program requires an acceptable GRE score, 2 letters of recommendation (dept. form), a personal statement in which the student describes their reasons for pursuing graduate training in psychology, and 15 hours in psychology with at least one statistics course and one research/laboratory course.
Specialist in Education (School Psychology) Admission to this program requires an acceptable GRE score, 2 letters of recommendation (dept. form), a personal statement in which the student describes their reasons for pursuing graduate training in psychology, and completion of a Masters degree in psychology or education.
Master of Science in Counseling (Community) Admission to this program requires a score of 850 on verbal and quantitative portions of GRE or 392 on MAT, 3.00 on last 60 undergraduate credit hours or 3.50 or higher graduate GPA, 2 letters of recommendation, a personal statement, 15 hours background in social and behavioral sciences, and an interview with the faculty admissions committee.
Admission to this program requires a personal statement specifying the exact research area and 2 letters of recommendation.

10 Off Campus Programs available through the Virtual College
Master of Science in Health and Human Performance Admission to this program requires 3 letters of recommendation, a minimum of 18 hours of undergraduate credit hours in HHP, and a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale on last 60 credit hours; or 2.75-2.99 GPA for last 60 credit hours and 850 on verbal and quantitative portions of GRE or 396 on MAT; or 2.50-2.74 GPA on the last 60 credit hours and a score of 850 on verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE or a 396 on MAT and achieve a 3.0 GPA or better on the first nine graduate credit hours.
Master of Liberal Studies Admission to this program requires 2 letters of recommendation, a personal statement including background and why applying to MLS, and an MLS interest inventory.
Master of Science in Instructional Technology Admission to the program requires 2 letters of recommendation, an essay pertaining to Instructional Technology, and completion of MIS 101 or its equivalent or 3 yrs. of documented experience.
Master of Science in Nursing Administration or Master of Science in Nursing Education Admission to this program requires an acceptable score on the MAT, a State of Kansas nursing license, a BSN, 2 letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.
Master of Business Administration in Leadership Admission to this program requires an acceptable GMAT or other graduate placement test (GRE, LSAT, etc.) score prior to enrollment, 2 letters of recommendation, a personal statement indicating reasons for seeking a Master of Business Administration degree including professional and/or career goals and pertinent past work experience, and a current resume.
Master of Science in Education Admission to this program requires 2 letters of recommendation, a personal statement, a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 hours, and evidence of completion of coursework for licensure. .
Master of Science in Counseling (School) Admission to this program requires a score of 850 on verbal and quantitative portions of GRE or 392 on MAT, 3.00 on last 60 undergraduate credit hours or 3.50 or higher graduate GPA, 2 letters of recommendation, a personal statement, 15 hours background in social and behavioral sciences, and an interview with the faculty admissions committee.
Master of Science in Educational Administration Admission to this program requires a minimum of 378 on MAT or an average of 400 on the GRE, 2 letters of recommendation, a personal statement, a minimum GPA of 3.0 for last 60 undergraduate credit hours, an educational vita, and a copy of your teaching certificate/ endorsement.
Specialist in Education (Educational Administration) Admission to this program requires a minimum of 385 on MAT or an average of 446 on the GRE, 2 letters of recommendation, a personal statement, an educational vita, a copy of your teaching certificate/endorsement, and a Master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.25 for the first 30 hours of graduate coursework leading to the building level certificate.
Master of Science in Special Education Admission to this program requires 2 letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Professional Science Masters (PSM) in Healthcare Administration Admission to this program requires a cumulative 3.0 undergraduate GPA, 2 letters of reference, a resume, and a personal statement of professional goals.



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