►  Graduate School Rules  apply to this program

Requirements for Admission

General rules for admission into the Graduate School  apply to admission into the MSS program in addition to the following:

• evidence of a bachelor’s degree
• two official copies of transcripts from all community colleges, colleges, and universities attended
• overall GPA of at least 3.2 out of 4.0
• statement of purpose
• 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 MSS degree
• a typed statement specifying the goal of advanced study in the social sciences 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 GPA is low and their complete record indicates a high probability of success.

Non-degree 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
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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 into the program (the 12-hour limit also includes graduate work from another university).

For further information on non-degree graduate student status, see the Information for Graduate Students  section of this catalog. In the case of CU Denver graduate students transferring to the MSS program, previous course work may be accepted as appropriate to the MSS plan of study.

International Students:

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