Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies

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Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies MS

Admission Requirements:

1. An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;
3. At least 9 undergraduate credits in ethnic and cross-cultural areas. This requirement may be waived if the applicant can show relevant work (related to other social sciences) or other experiences that provide the necessary background to pursue graduate work in EMCS;
4. Have knowledge of or skills in two languages (i.e., English plus preliminary level of another language i.e., six credits of undergraduate language courses), but this may be subject to arrangement and discussion between the applicant and the Department); and
5. When students do not meet the normal admission requirements, they may be recommended for admission by the department subject to removal of deficiencies or other conditions.
6. Students are considered full time if they take six (6) credits of graduate-level courses per semester.

Cultural Diversity Graduate Certificate

Apply through the College of Graduate Studies.

Send to the Department of Ethnic Studies:

1. An essay, approximately one-page long, discussing your research interests and professional objectives in the field of Ethnic Studies, your leadership skills, and your goals in relation to pursuing the certificate degree.
2. Name, phone number, and e-mail address for two references.
3. A resume/curriculum vitae (CV)

Retention Standards:

1. Students must maintain a B average grade in all courses.
2. At least six credits must be at the 600 level.
3. Send questions about the admission process to the department’s office manager, Angie Navejas, angie.navejas@mnsu.edu, 507-389-2798.

Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Program Admission and Retention Requirements

1. The student must complete at 60 undergraduate credits before applying to a graduate program.
2. Must have a minimum 3.00 overall undergraduate GPA for admission to the program.
3. A max of 12 credits at the 400/500-level may be double-counted toward both an undergraduate and graduate program.
4. The graduate program advisor will authorize the double-counted courses for which a student may register.
5. A student pays graduate tuition for a double-counted course.
6. A student must be registered for a double-counted course in the same semester (e.g., no backdating of a 400-level to a 500-level is permitted),
7. Must maintain a minimum 3.00 overall undergraduate GPA to remain in the program.