College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Requirements

Degree / ConcentrationGPAgreDepartmental RequirementsApplication deadline
Agricultural and Consumer Resources (MS)2.5 or higherNot RequiredNoneOne week prior to the start of the semester
Agricultural Economics (MS)2.5 or higherNot RequiredNoneOne week prior to the start of the semester
Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (MS)3.0 or higherNot RequiredIdentification of a member of the graduate faculty to accept the role as your committee chair/mentorOne week prior to the start of the semester
Animal Science (MS)2.7 or higherNot Required– Departmental approval required
– Resume or curriculum vita that must include contact information for 3 academic references
One week prior to the start of the semester

Dr. Sam Pack College of Business Requirements

Degree / ConcentrationGPAgmat/gredepartmental requirementsapplication deadline
Accounting (MAcc)2.5 or higherQualifying score required if GPA is below a 3.0Departmental approval requiredOne week prior to the start of the semester
Business Administration (MBA)2.5 or higherNot required for spring, summer, or fall 2024NoneOne week prior to the start of the semester
Human Resource Management (MS)2.5 or higherNot required for spring, summer, or fall 2024 NoneOne week prior to the start of the semester
Information Systems (MS)2.5 or higherNot required for spring, summer, or fall 2024 NoneOne week prior to the start of the semester
Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MS)2.5 or higherNot required for spring, summer, or fall 2024NoneOne week prior to the start of the semester
Management (MS) 2.5 or higherNot required for spring, summer, or fall 2024 NoneOne week prior to the start of the semester
Marketing (MS)2.5 or higherNot required for spring, summer, or fall 2024NoneOne week prior to the start of the semester

College of Education Requirements

degree / concentrationgpagre/mft/matdepartmental requirementsapplication deadline
Applied Psychology (MS)3.0 or higher on last 60 hours.

2.5-2.99 are required to submit test scores.
One of the following minimum accepted test scores required:
– GRE: 300 (Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning Scale combined)
– GRE Subject Test: 615
– Major Field Test: 156
– Miller Analogies Test: 396
NoneOne week prior to the start of the semester
Child Development and Family Studies (MS)2.75 or higherNot RequiredNoneOne week prior to the start of the semester
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS)3.0 or higher on last 60 hoursNot Required– Interview
– Complete 2 Pre-CMHC classes in first semester, earning a grade of B or better
– Priority deadline: December 1
– Final deadline: April 1
– Fall start only
Curriculum and Instruction (MEd)2.75 or higherNot RequiredNoneOne week prior to the start of the semester
Educational Administration (MEd) Higher Education Leadership Concentration2.5 or higherNot RequiredNoneOne week prior to the start of the semester
Educational Administration (MEd) with Principal Certification3.0 or higher on last 60 hoursNot Required– A valid teaching certificate
– 2 years minimum of teaching experience as documented on the official teacher service record
– Fall: August 1
– Spring: December 1
– Summer: May 1
Educational Administration (MEd) with Superintendent Certification3.0 or higherNot Required– A valid teaching certificate
– 2 years minimum of teaching experience as documented on the official teacher service record
– Fall: July 1
– Spring: November 1
– Summer: April 1

College of Health Sciences Requirements

degree / concentrationgpagredepartmental requirementsapplication deadline
Athletic Training (MSAT)2.75 or higher on last 60 hoursNot RequiredApply to the MSAT program
Prerequisite courses completed with a grade of C or better
– Interview
– Post-Interview, students accepted must complete additional pre-clinical requirements
– April 15
– Summer start only
Kinesiology (MS)2.5 or higherNot RequiredNoneOne week prior to the start of the semester
Medical Lab Sciences (MS)2.75 or higher on last 60 hoursRequired if GPA is below a 3.0MLS Program Application
– 3 references sent to the department
– $35 application fee
– Fall: May 1
– Spring: September 1
Nursing Administration (MSN)2.5 or higher on last 60 hoursNot RequiredNone– One week prior to the start of the semester
– Fall and spring start only
Nursing Education (MSN)2.5 or higher on last 60 hoursNot RequiredNone– One week prior to the start of the semester
– Fall and spring start only
Social Work (MSW)2.5 or higher on last 60 hoursNot Required– 3 References
– Transcript
– CV/Resume
– Possible interview
– Priority: January 15th
– April 15th
– Final: June 15th
– Fall start only

College of Liberal and Fine Arts Requirements

degree / concentrationgpagredepartmental requirementsapplication deadline
Communication Studies (MA)2.5 or higherNot RequiredNoneOne week prior to the start of the semester
Criminal Justice (MCJ)2.5 or higherNot Required– 2 academic/professional letters of recommendation
– Phone interview
One week prior to the start of the semester
English (MA)2.75 or higher on last 60 hoursNot Required– Writing sample
– 3 academic/professional letters of recommendation
One week prior to the start of the semester
Music Education (MM)2.5 or higherNot RequiredNoneOne week prior to the start of the semester
Public Administration (MPA)2.5 or higherNot RequiredNoneOne week prior to the start of the semester

College of Science and Mathematics Requirements

degree / concentrationgpagredepartmental requirementsapplication deadline
Biological Sciences (MS)2.5 or higherNot RequiredDepartmental approval required One week prior to the start of the semester
Data Science (MS)3.0 or higher

2.5-2.99 must have a combined score of 290 on GRE
Qualifying score of 290 required if GPA is below 3.0NoneOne week prior to the start of the semester
Environmental Sciences (MS)2.5 or higherNot RequiredDepartmental approval requiredOne week prior to the start of the semester
Mathematics (MS)3.0 or higher

2.5-2.99 must have a combined score of 290 on GRE
Qualifying score of 290 required if GPA is below 3.0NoneOne week prior to the start of the semester

Mayfield College of Engineering Requirements

degree / concentrationgpagredepartmental requirementsapplication deadline
Computer Engineering (MS)2.5 or higherNot RequiredDepartmental approval required for applicants without a background in a related fieldOne week prior to the start of the semester
Mechanical Engineering (MS)2.5 or higherNot requiredDepartmental approval required for applicants without a background in a related fieldOne week prior to the start of the semester
Quality and Engineering Management (MS)2.5 or higherNot requiredNoneOne week prior to the start of the semester
Construction Science and Management (MS)2.5 or higherNot requiredPersonal ResumeOne week prior to the star of the semester