Students for whom English is not their native language must provide evidence of facility in English. Students whose academic records do not fulfill admission criteria, but whose record and interview suggest potential for successful completion of the program, may be admitted on a provisional basis. Formal admission will be considered after completion of two graduate courses. Provisional students receiving a grade below a B for either course will not be recommended for admission. Qualified students who wish to enroll in two core courses without matriculation may do so by requesting special status.
Special status allows students to take core courses on a space-available basis.
If the student later decides to matriculate and is accepted into the program, the two courses can be applied toward the degree or certificate requirements. A petition for special action may be filed with the Director of Graduate Programs for consideration of field work as transfer credit, though, only under extenuating circumstances will this be approved. Due to the special interdisciplinary nature of the MALA and CAGS programs, external credits cannot be transferred in most cases. This is to ensure the depth and integrity of the programs. However, CAGS students whose studies at other institutions have a direct, academically sound fit with the designed CAGS program may file a petition for special action requesting transfer credit.