Youth development program management and evaluation How to apply

How to apply

Fulfill the admission requirements:

• Completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate education.
• If English is not your native language, please submit a TOEFL score of at least 80 (internet-based test), an IELTS score of at least 6.5, a Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of at least 59 or a Cambridge C1 Advanced score of at least 180.
• GRE scores are not required.

For questions about the youth development master’s program and how it fits your personal and professional goals, reach out to the program’s academic advisor, Melissa Herzog, at HerzogM@missouri.edu or call 573-884-9845.

Gather your papers

Applying will be easier and faster if you gather these required documents beforehand:

• 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.
• One letter of recommendation. In the online application, you will need to supply the name and contact details of a professor, employer or other credible reference (e.g. supervisor) who can attest to your professional competence, academic preparation and potential for graduate work.
• Résumé or CV.
• Statement of purpose outlining your career goals.
• 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.