►  Graduate School Rules  apply to this program

Requirements for Admission

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School governing acceptance to a master’s degree program, applicants must submit the following:

• a bachelor’s degree
• two official copies of all transcripts, with an overall GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0
• a writing sample
• three letters of recommendation (at least two from academic sources)
• appropriate undergraduate training or professional background, or indicators that supply evidence of ability to pursue the MH degree
• a typed statement specifying the goal of advanced study in the humanities expressed in clear, correct and effective English
• standardized test scores are not required, but will be considered if submitted

After meeting all other requirements for admission, applicants may be required to have an interview to discuss their interest in the program and their plans for study. For out-of-state applicants, an appropriate substitute for the interview may be determined by the director.

Provisional admission:

Applicants may be admitted as provisional-status graduate students if their complete record indicates a high probability of success.

Nondegree students:

Potential applicants may take graduate-level courses as nondegree students (unclassified student with a bachelor’s degree) if they:

1. Wish to strengthen their record in order to demonstrate that they can successfully complete courses in the program
   -or-
2. Wish to start courses in the program prior to completing their application.

Up to 12 semester hours taken as a nondegree student may be accepted by the program once a student has been admitted to the program (the 12-hour limit also includes graduate work from another university).

International Students:

International students must also meet UC Denver requirements for international admission. See the Information for International Students  section of this catalog or call 303-315-2230 for further information.

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