Kentucky State University and who wish to resume enrollment after not attending for two or more years, and students returning from suspension must provide the following:

• A.An application for re-admission and
• B.Official transcripts for all coursework attempted at other colleges or universities during the period of absence from Kentucky State University.

Special Application Procedures for International Students

In addition to meeting all conditions required for admission of other students, as set forth below under either “Regular Admission Requirements” or “Conditional Admission Requirements,” international applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A.Have official TOEFL score (KSU code number 1368) provided directly from the testing agency. TOEFL scores must be 525 or above. Students completing their undergraduate studies in the United States or at universities elsewhere where English is the principal language of instruction are exempt from submitting TOEFL scores.
• B.Upon receipt of the official letter of acceptance, the international student must prove his/her ability to meet college expenses by one of the following means:
• an award of a full scholarship or similar financial aid covering tuition, room, and board
• a confirmation deposit of $3,500 (US) be sent to the Office of Admissions. A student may use a maximum of 65% of the $3,500 deposit to pay the first semester's tuition and fees. The balance will remain on account until the student graduates or withdraws from Kentucky State University.

In addition to meeting one of the above requirements, the international student must complete a Declaration and Certification of Finances form to qualify for an Immigration Form (I-20) to be sent by KSU.

ADMISSION CLASSIFICATIONS

Regular Admission Requirements

The Master of Public Administration program admits only students whose preparation indicates potential for a high level of success. Applicants who hold earned bachelor's degrees from accredited institutions and have overall GPAs of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) receive Regular Admission based entirely on evidence of that undergraduate accomplishment. Alternatively, applicants who have successful completed as least 12 hours in another graduate program, either at Kentucky State University or elsewhere, with an earned GPA of 3.0 or higher, may receive Regular Admission based entirely on that academic performance. Applicants with GPAs of less than 3.0 may obtain Regular Admission by meeting BOTH Requirements A and B below. Requirement A ensures that all MPA students are likely to succeed in professional graduate study; Requirement B ensures that all students also have the potential for career success in the public service. Only applicants meeting both requirements can be admitted.

Admission based entirely on evidence of that undergraduate accomplishment. Alternatively, applicants who have successful completed as least 12 hours in another graduate program, either at Kentucky State University or elsewhere, with an earned GPA of 3.0 or higher, may receive Regular Admission based entirely on that academic performance. Applicants with GPAs of less than 3.0 may obtain Regular Admission by meeting BOTH Requirements A and B below. Requirement A ensures that all MPA students are likely to succeed in professional graduate study; Requirement B ensures that all students also have the potential for career success in the public service. Only applicants meeting both requirements can be admitted.

Admission Requirement A: Applicants must possess earned bachelor's degrees from accredited colleges or universities with minimum grade-point averages of 2.7. This information should be verifiable from applicants' official transcripts.

Admission Requirement B: Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

1. Have completed at least 24 hours of undergraduate work related to public administration. This information should be verifiable from applicants' official transcripts. For the purposes of this requirement, the following disciplines are considered related to public administration: public administration, political science, sociology, psychology, history, social work, criminal justice/police administration, computer science, international studies, economics, and business (all subfields).
2. Have been employed full time in a professional position by a governmental or non-profit organization for a period of at least two (2) years. This is normally verified using a letter from a past or present supervisor or employer, which may be one of the three letters of reference mentioned above. A “professional” position is either one which requires incumbents to have completed at least two years of college or a position which demonstrably requires exercise of substantial judgment, self-direction, analytical skills, or leadership. Applicants may supplement employer letters with additional documentation concerning the nature of their duties.
3. Submit a combined score of at least 1,100 (Verbal, Mathematical, and Analytical) on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or a score of at least 480 on the Graduate Management Test

KSU CATALOGUE, 2004-2005