College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Catalog 2016

16 as it relates to various approaches of family therapy, level of prior clinical experience and evidence of commitment to advanced graduate training in the social sciences. Masters Degree Programs and Graduate Certificate Programs CAHSS accepts applications to the Master’s degree programs 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. Criteria for acceptance into the M.A in Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media includes 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 Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media program.  final official transcripts must be submitted to receive full admission into the program).  two letters of recommendation (from professors, colleagues, and/or those who can speak on behalf of the applicant’s potential for success in the program)  an academic writing sample (it can be an academic paper, submitted journal writing, or a piece of professional writing)  a personal statement (approximately 500 words) detailing the ways in which the M.A. in Composition, Rhetoric, and Digital Media program may help the applicant achieve his or her goals 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.A. in Gerontology: Applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher in last 60 semester hours of undergraduate coursework or a master's degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better; a personal statement of approximately 300 words; two letters of recommendation and an interview conducted via telephone. The GRE is not required but may be submitted for additional consideration. Criteria for acceptance into the M.S. 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 300 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 Master of Human Services in Child Protection: 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 and relevant professional experience or accomplishment. The GRE is not required but may be submitted for additional consideration. Criteria for acceptance into the M.S. 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,