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Admission Requirements By Program

To gain admission to any of our graduate programs, you will need proof of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students who do not meet the 3.0 GPA requirements may be considered for conditional admission at the discretion of the respective academic department.

Available MBA emphasis areas include Accounting, Human Resource Management, Real Estate Management, Supply Chain Management, International Business, and IT Project Management. 
  
Applicants may also choose to pursue the MBA without an emphasis area. 
  
Prerequisites for MBA without emphasis, and all emphasis areas, except Accounting: 

  • ACCT 280 Accounting (Financial)
  • ACCT 281 Accounting II (Managerial)
  • FINC 350 Business Finance
  • MKTG 210 Principles of Marketing
  • MGMT 230 Principles of Management 

ACCT 280, ACCT 281, and FINC 350 must be taken sequentially. 
 
Alternatively, those without these five prerequisites, but who meet all other MBA admissions criteria, may have the option to take an 8-week online MBA Survey Course. Upon approval, this survey course will prepare students from all disciplines to begin the MBA program by providing an accelerated overview of the five prerequisite topics. 
 
Additional Prerequisites: Accounting Emphasis 

In addition to the above five prerequisites, admission to the Accounting emphasis of the MBA program requires six additional undergraduate prerequisites with grades of B or higher (exception: one grade of C is any of the eleven undergraduate prerequisite courses is acceptable) in order to be considered for full admission: 

  • ACCT 381 Federal Income Tax-Individuals 
  • ACCT 382 Intermediate Accounting I 
  • ACCT 383 Intermediate Accounting II 
  • ACCT 385 Accounting Information Systems 
  • ACCT 386 Cost and Managerial Accounting 
  • ACCT 489 Auditing I 

Prerequisites: 

In addition to the above five prerequisites for MBA admission, the Master of Science in Accountancy program requires six additional undergraduate prerequisites with grades of B or higher (exception: one grade of C is any of the eleven undergraduate prerequisite courses is acceptable) in order to be considered for full admission:

  • ACCT 381 Federal Income Tax-Individuals
  • ACCT 382 Intermediate Accounting I 
  • ACCT 383 Intermediate Accounting II 
  • ACCT 385 Accounting Information Systems 
  • ACCT 386 Cost and Managerial Accounting 
  • ACCT 489 Auditing I 
Prerequisites

Applicants may have a baccalaureate degree in any field. Applicants not meeting admission requirements may be approved for conditional admission at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Public Service.

Prerequisites

Applicants should provide a copy of teaching certificate. Applicants may seek admission to the M.Ed. program during their second year of teaching or after, beginning coursework the second semester of the second year, at the earliest. Students not meeting admission requirements may be approved for conditional admission at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Public Service.

Prerequisites

In addition to a cumulative undergraduate 3.0 GPA, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • A baccalaureate degree in criminal justice

OR 

  • completed the following MSCJ prerequisite courses with an earned grade of B or higher in each course:
    • CJAD 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice
    • CJAD 415 Criminal Procedures

This program does not have additional program-specific admissions requirements.

This program does not have additional program-specific admissions requirements.

Traditional applicant: A bachelor’s degree and a 3.0 overall GPA

Advanced Standing applicant: A bachelor’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program and a 3.0 overall GPA

Additional application materials to submit:

  • Official transcripts
  • Current resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
    • Advanced Standing applicants: One letter must be from your BSW practicum liaison and one letter from your BSW practicum instructor
  • Personal statement
All applicants must briefly respond to, in no more than 3 pages, the following prompts. Please be mindful that responses will be assessed for both content and writing style. All personal statements must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition style guide. If applicants are unfamiliar with APA writing style, please refer to the Purdue Owl site for assistance.
  1. The MSW program has a part-time program of study (9 credit hours per semester) and a full-time program of study option (15 credit hours per semester). Please indicate whether you are applying for the full-time or part-time option and explain your rationale for selecting this option. Consider how your choice aligns with your personal circumstances, professional goals, and learning preferences.
  2. Please share a personal experience that motivated you to pursue a career in social work. How did this experience shape your values, perspective, and commitment to serving others?
  3. Social work often involves navigating complex ethical dilemmas. Please describe a time when you faced an ethical challenge in which you were confronted with making a decision or taking an action that challenged your integrity, professional competence, or ethical practice. Please share how you approached and resolved the situation while upholding ethical principles.
  4. Graduate school involves a commitment of both time and resources. Managing coursework, practicum expectations, and other personal commitments can be challenging. Please describe how you will modify your schedule to accommodate this time commitment. Please include a plan of how you will adjust your personal and professional life in order to be successful in the MSW program.
  5. You have chosen to apply to a completely online MSW program. Please discuss your level of competency in utilizing technology, making sure to elaborate on both your strengths and your opportunities for growth.

Ed.S. admission criteria:

  • Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from an accredited college/university with a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Minimum of two years of teaching experience and preferred building level leadership experience for those seeking superintendent certification
  • Official transcripts
  • Copy of teacher certifications
  • Professional resume
  • Professional goal statement

Conditional Admission

Students who have not completed all required prerequisite courses at the time of applying to a graduate program but fulfill all other admissions standards may be considered for post-baccalaureate admission or conditional admission. If admitted under this status, all prerequisite courses must be successfully completed with a grade of B or higher prior to enrollment in graduate coursework.

The MAT post-baccalaureate program is for students who have a bachelor's degree and wish to fulfill Missouri teacher certification requirements established by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Other Options

Non-Degree Seeking

Students may enroll in graduate-level courses without pursuing a master's degree. Application requirements vary among programs.

Post-baccalaureate

Applicants who have not completed required prerequisite courses when applying to a graduate program may be considered for post-baccalaureate admission.

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