ADMISSION

The interdisciplinary nature of the program will allow students with diverse undergraduate backgrounds to enroll in the MES program. All applicants (part-time and full-time) must meet the minimum standards for admission to graduate study at KSU. However, applicants are admitted into the specific graduate program to which they apply. It should be noted that successful completion of a college algebra (MAT 115) course is required as part of their undergraduate degree regardless of their major. The MES Graduate Admissions Committee will use the following materials for admission considerations:

  • Applicants write a letter outlining their goals and career objectives. The application form can be found at the KSU website or obtained from the KSU admissions office.
  • Transcripts: Copies of all official transcripts must be mailed from the applicant's undergraduate institution directly to the Office of Graduate Studies, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY 40601.
  • GRE scores: Official scores should be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies. It is the responsibility of the applicant to apply for and take the examination and have the test scores sent.
  • Three letters of recommendation (professional and/or academic) mailed to the Office of Graduate Studies.

The following types of admission will be available to candidates for the MES program:

  1. Regular: Requirements for this unconditional admission are:
  2. A complete application package including the application form, official transcripts, and letters of recommendation.
  3. A baccalaureate degree from an institution in the United States with regional accreditation or a foreign institution with equivalent accreditation.
  4. Satisfactory completion of course prerequisites for the MES program.
  5. An overall undergraduate grade-point-average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
  6. GRE combined scores of 284 (140 verbal, 140 quantitative, and 4 analytical writing)
  7. TOEFL score for international students.
  8. Provisional: If an applicant is unable to provide all the necessary documents before the application deadline prior to matriculation, but otherwise meets the admissions criteria, he/she may be granted provisional admission. Provisional admission may not be permitted for more than one semester and all credentials must be received before the end of the semester in which the students has registered. To move from provisional