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How to apply

Fulfill the admission requirements

  • Completed bachelor’s or advanced degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate education.
  • If your GPA is below 3.0, please also submit your résumé and a personal statement.

Application dates

This program accepts rolling admissions, so you can apply at any time.

To start classes in Apply by Classes begin
Fall, 16-week session July 1 August
Spring, 16-week session Nov. 1 January
Summer April 1 June

Gather your papers

  • Transcripts of all previous college or university education. Upload unofficial transcripts in your online application. If you are accepted, you will be asked to provide official transcripts.
  • TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or C1 Advanced score reports for applicants whose native language is not English. For information on sending test scores, visit the Grad School website. If English is not your native language, please submit a TOEFL score of at least 92 (internet-based test), an IELTS score of at least 6.5, a Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of at least 62 or a Cambridge C1 Advanced score of at least 185.
  • Letter of recommendation. In the online application, you will need to supply the name and contact details of a principal, athletic director or other credible reference (e.g. employer, community leader) who can attest to your professional competence, academic preparation and potential for graduate work.
  • GRE scores are NOT required.

Complete the online application

Carefully follow the instructions on the application site.

  • Upload the above documents in the online application
  • Degree/delivery: Masters- Distance (Online/Remote Site/etc).
  • Academic program: Ed, School and Counseling Psychology/Positive Coaching and Athletic Leadership-Distance (MEd)
  • Application fee: $40.00

Application fee waiver questions: Contact MU Graduate Admissions with questions via 573-882-6311 or 1-800-877-6312 or via email at gradadmin@missouri.edu

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Program contact

Gregory Sullivan, PhD