Admission
Requirements
To be
admitted, each student must meet the following conditions, in addition
to satisfying the basic requirements for the Master's Degree described
in the Graduate
Bulletin:
- possess
an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution;
- have
earned a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 units
of study;
- have
an acceptable Graduate Record Examination (GRE) combined general
test score (quantitative and verbal sections). You may take the
GRE at the Test
Office here at SDSU. The fee is $115; GRE fee waivers are available.
Consult the GRE Bulletin
for more information.
The GRE
may be waived for holders of accredited advanced degrees. International
students should contact the International
Student Center and the Graduate
Bulletin for additional university requirements and information.
When taking the GRE, fill in the SDSU institution code (R4682) so
that your GRE scores will be sent directly from your testing site
to SDSU admissions. If you have taken the GRE within the last 5 years,
you may request your scores be sent to SDSU using the institution
code. Please also send an unofficial copy of your score (if available)
along with the rest of your admission materials.
For more
information, vist the Graduate Admissions
website.
To
Apply:
Submit
your SDSU graduate application
electronically. Begin
here.
Submit
a copy of the application, two official transcripts from all Universities
attended, two letters of recommendation, and a Statement of Purpose
essay (minimum of 500 words, stating your goals in applying for
this program) directly to: Admissions, MALAS program MC 4423, San
Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA., 92182-4423.
Contact
the MALAS office to arrange an appointment (recommended but not
required) for an interview. You may reach us at 619.594.4426 or
by email at lholler@mail.sdsu.edu.
