Master of Arts Degree Programs
Purpose of the Master of Arts Degree Programs
The Master of Arts degree programs at Western Connecticut State University are designed to provide opportunities for the
pursuit of advanced study in the fields of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Earth and Planetary Sciences, English,
History, and Mathematics
and Computer Science. Master of Arts programs provide in-depth study of a specific field for professional advancement,
personal development, or preparation for further advanced study.
General Admission Requirements For Degree Candidates
Applicants who wish to be admitted to the M.A. Programs must submit these materials to the Office of Graduate
Studies:
- Application for admission to the Division of Graduate Studies with a $50.00 application fee.
- One official transcript, including all earned grades and degrees, mailed (not hand-delivered) to the Office of
Graduate Studies from each college or university previously
attended. (For initial non-matriculated one semester enrollment, a transcript indicating a 2.5 under-graduate grade point average or higher and the Baccalaureate Degree will suffice.) - If an applicant's cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) is below 2.5, the applicant must fulfill one
of the following:
- Present a score rated at the 35th percentile or higher on the Miller Analogies Test, as indicated below:
Undergraduate GPA MAT Score Required 2.5 or higher
2.4 to 2.49
2.3 to 2.39
2.2 to 2.29
Below 2.2MAT not required
35th Percentile
45th Percentile
50th Percentile
60th Percentile - Provide transcripts indicating successful previous
graduate study at an accredited institution.
- Present a score rated at the 35th percentile or higher on the Miller Analogies Test, as indicated below:
- Any supporting documents, such as letters of reference, as required for a particular program.
- Evidence of successful completion of any required pre-requisite courses as established for a particular program. After all of the materials indicated above have been submitted, the applicant should call (203) 837-8245 to make an appointment for an admission interview in the Office of Graduate Studies.
