Admission Criteria:
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher (if bachelor’s degree was earned within the last five years) is required. If you graduated over five years ago, a cumulative GPA of 2.4 or higher is required.
- Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Evidence of coursework in statistics and research methodology and design is strongly recommended.
Application Requirements:
- Two letters of recommendation. If your bachelor’s degree was earned within the last five years, at least one letter must be from a faculty member or the dean/director of the undergraduate program. If your degree is older than five years, both letters must
be from employers or professional colleagues.
- Satisfactory professional essay (minimum of two pages) to include a description of the following:
- A significant professional accomplishment
- Expectations of graduate study
- Career goals
Application Process:
Submit all application materials to IUP’s School of Graduate Studies and Research. Items should include:
- Application form
- Two letters of recommendation
- Signed and dated goal statement (professional essay)
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- $50 application fee (nonrefundable)