Materials to be included with your application are listed in the Admissions section. Below is more detailed information about what those materials should include:
- Goal Statement: Please submit a 2-3-page summary of your academic interests and professional goals. We are especially interested in your connection to the field of peace and conflict studies and how your training at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will enable you to meet your career goals.
- Writing Sample: Your writing sample should exemplify your ability to research and write, and your potential to do so at the graduate level. We recommend that you submit one sole-authored writing sample relevant to your proposed graduate studies in peace and conflict studies. If possible, submit a sample that is directly related to the research topic described in your Statement of Purpose. If you are submitting a co-authored published work, please explain what sections of the piece were yours in your cover letter.
- Official Academic Transcripts: You must include transcripts from all schools attended for 8 semester credit hours or more. Applicants should have a 2.75 GPA or higher on a 4.0 GPA. We require evidence of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in peace studies or a cognate discipline.
- Two Letters of Recommendation: Your letters of recommendation should speak directly to your ability to produce quality academic output, consistently meet deadlines, engage in peace studies practice, and be a collegial community member. We appreciate concrete examples as well as a candid assessment of areas of growth as appropriate.
- English language proficiency (see Admissions section for proficiency requirements)
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