Graduate education is an exciting opportunity at Western Kentucky University. Part of the University's mission is to produce globally competitive graduates.

WKU offers Graduate study in more than 50 degree and non-degree programs.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIALIST DEGREE

• Completed application, along with a $35.00 (non-refundable) application fee by the admission deadline;
   
• Hold a master's degree from an accredited college or university (Ed.S. in School Psychology does not require a applicants to hold a master's degree);
   
• Have adequate preparation in the proposed field of specialization, All students applying for the Ed.S. in Counseling, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education must submit a copy of the current teaching certificate;
   
• Score not less than 850 on the GRE General Test Verbal and Quantitative sections and a Writing Score of 4.0 or have a grade point average of not less than 3.5 on the course work for the master's degree program (The specialist degree in School Administration requires a 3.5 GPA and 850 GRE score); and
   
• Submit three letters of recommendation from graduate faculty and professional associates to the Graduate Studies Office.