Community & International Development—MSCID

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree (or non-U.S. equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0, or a GPA of 3.0 or higher in at least 8 graduate-level credits. Applicants with a GPA between 2.6 and 2.99 may be considered for provisional admission based on a review of their academic and professional background. Provisionally admitted students must maintain a GPA  of 3.0 or higher in their first 12 graduate credits to remain in the program.
• Prerequisite coursework in statistics and research methods. Applicants who have not completed these courses may be granted provisional acceptance with the expectation that they will complete the requirements during their first year of enrollment. Credits for these courses will not count toward the MSCID degree.
• Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references, such as advisors, professors, or employers.
• A résumé detailing relevant employment, research experience, or special projects.
• A Statement of Purpose outlining your personal, academic, and professional goals, philosophical perspective, and motivation for pursuing this graduate program.
• English proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic) are required for applicants whose primary language of instruction was not English. Visit the Intensive English Program webpage for more information.

For more information, please visit the Admissions page.