College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2015-2016 Catalog

18 CAHSS accepts applications to the Master’s and Graduate Certificate programs from any person who possesses, or is in the process of completing a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university. Master’s and Graduate Certificate applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their bachelor’s program. Applicants must complete all bachelor’s degree requirements before beginning graduate studies. Master of Science in Criminal Justice applicants need to have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher or GPA of 3.0 or higher in major, or GPA of 3.0 or higher within the last two years or a total score of 950 or higher on the combined verbal and quantitative sections of Graduate Record Exam (GRE) taken within the last five years; and relevant professional experience or accomplishment. Criteria for acceptance into the M.S. and Graduate Certificate programs in Conflict Analysis and Resolution include high-level undergraduate academic performance and/or relevant current working experience; a life passion or practical interest in using skills and theories in specific settings after graduation; the ability to think clearly in challenging interactions; tolerant, nonjudgmental attitudes and open-mindedness toward different types of people; and the ability to combine assessment skills with compassion and fairness. Criteria for acceptance into the M.S. in Family Therapy include a major emphasis on applicants who are familiar with and interested in learning systemic theories and therapies. They also attend to applicants’ comfort with cultural and ethnic diversity and their ability to connect with people in crisis. Applicants who demonstrate significant ability to listen to others, engage in conversation, and learn from dialogue will be best prepared for admission. The admissions essay must include specific citations of family therapy literature to provide a rationale for the applicant’s decision to pursue a career in marriage and family therapy. Criteria for acceptance into the M.A. in Cross-disciplinary Studies include a solid undergraduate academic performance, and the desire to engage in a self-designed curriculum in more than one discipline. Applicants should possess an intellectual curiosity and open-mindedness toward different types of people and perspectives. Criteria for acceptance into the M.S. and Graduate Certificate programs in National Security Affairs include a solid undergraduate academic performance; relevant current work experience or demonstrated interest in the field; the ability to think clearly in challenging interactions and analyze seemingly disconnected information; and open- mindedness toward different types of people and perspectives. Criteria for acceptance into the M.S. and Graduate Certificate programs in College Student Affairs include high-level undergraduate academic performance and/or relevant current working experience; a life passion or practical interest in using skills and theories in college and university settings after graduation; the ability to think clearly in challenging interactions; tolerant, nonjudgmental attitudes and open-mindedness toward different types of people; and the ability to combine assessment skills with compassion and fairness. Criteria for acceptance into the M.A in Writing includes an official undergraduate transcripts, degree conferral (Applicants who have not yet completed their undergraduate degree programs may submit official transcripts prior to degree conferral to be considered for provisional admission to the M.A. in Writing program.  final official transcripts must be submitted to receive full admission into the program).  official GRE scores of 300 or higher