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Admission and Application

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution and maintained an overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale.  Applicants must demonstrate the language profiency necessary for successful graduate coursework.  If the grade point average upon admission is below 2.75, or if a grade point average is not available, or the language proficiency is not adequate, the applicant may be admitted with provisional status.

Application Process

Applicants must submit:
  • A completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee. 
  • An official transcript issued to Saint Mary's University from the institution posting the applicant's completed bachelor's degree.
    ***  If you are submitting foreign transcripts, please follow instructions given on the Admissions webpage.
  • A personal statement which includes the following: a brief description of the applicant's background, training and experience; a statement indicating career goals of the applicant and his/her reasons for seeking admissino to this program; a description of the areas which the applicant considers to be his/her strengths and areas in which the applicant wishes to develop greater strengths and abilities; and any personal information the applicant wishes to share.
  • Two reference forms that verify professional and/or volunteer experience and academic ability.
  • A current résumé listing educational background and work experience.

    All applicants must also complete an interview with the program staff. 

    Application materials should be sent to:
       
    Admissions Office
        Saint Mary’s University
        2500 Park Avenue
        Minneapolis, MN 55404




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