2016-17圣文森特山大学研究生申请条件

　　Admission Requirements

　　The Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition and the Master of Applied Human Nutrition programs

　　Students will normally have completed an undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics, foods or related health professions, e.g., nursing, health education, pharmacy, with a minimum of a B average (GPA 3.0). Credit in the following undergraduate courses will normally be required: 0.5 unit applied statistics; 1.0 unit biochemistry; 1.0 unit physiology; 1.0 unit sociology, psychology or communications; 1.0 unit 3000-level and 1.0 unit 4000-level human nutrition.

　　Master of Arts in Child and Youth Study program

　　To be admitted into the Master of Arts in Child and Youth Study program, students will:

　　have completed a four-year baccalaureate degree with a minimum of a B average (GPA of 3.0)

　　have experience in an area related to the child and youth field. Applicants without relevant experience will be required to complete 5.5 units for their program which will include GCYS 6609 to be completed in the first year. Internship is required to meet licensing regulations in some jurisdictions.

　　A Bachelors degree from an accredited university in a social science area (e.g., early childhood; child and youth study; psychology; education; social work; family studies; sociology) is preferred. Undergraduate courses in developmental psychology, research methods and statistics are required of all applicants. Some students may be required to complete additional undergraduate or graduate coursework and obtain a minimum of B in these courses prior to acceptance into the program.

　　Master of Public Relations

　　A Bachelor of Public Relations (or 4-year equivalent degree in a related field) with a minimum of a B average (GPA 3.0) in the final two years of study.

　　-OR-

　　An undergraduate degree in any field with a minimum of a B average (GPA 3.0) in the final two years of study and a minimum of three years of Public Relations-related work experience (résumé and portfolio required). Candidates who provide documentation of professional accreditation from the Canadian Public Relations society or the International Association of Business Communicators (or equivalent) will not be required to provide a portfolio.

　　Master of Arts in Communication

　　To be admitted into the Master of Arts in Communication degree students must have completed:

　　A 4-year Bachelors degree in a communication-related field (e.g. public relations, communication studies, journalism, marketing communication) with a minimum of a B average (GPA 3.0) in the final two years of study.

　　All applicants must have completed a minimum of a 0.5 unit of statistics at the undergraduate level. Applicants must also submit an 800-word narrative essay describing their profile, research interests and aspirations for a career in the field of Public Relations and both professional and academic references.

　　Master of Education (MEd)

　　Depending on your program area, admission requirements may vary. Some programs areas require a Bachelor of Education with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Others require a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. And some programs require professional experience.

　　Master of Arts in Education (MA Ed)Education with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Others require a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. And some programs require professional experience.

　　Master of Arts in School Psychology (MA SP)Admission requirements for this program include the following:

　　An undergraduate degree in psychology, preferably an honours degree in psychology or equivalent, with a high academic standing (normally a minimum of a B+ (GPA3.3) is required. In addition, a degree in education with a high academic standing (normally a minimum of a B+ (GPA 3.3) is also preferred and considered necessary in some provinces in order to work in the schools.

　　Related work/volunteer experience.

　　Three letters of reference attesting to academic and work experiences, and personal characteristics.

　　Prior to admission, the most promising applicants may be interviewed to evaluate their understanding of and motivation for entry into the field of school psychology.

　　Master of Arts in Family Studies and Gerontology

　　Students will normally have completed a four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited university in a social science area (e.g., psychology, sociology, family studies, gerontology, child and youth study, social work, education) with a minimum of a B average (GPA 3.0). Undergraduate courses in statistics, research methods and at least five courses (2.5 units) in family studies or gerontology are required by all applicants. Where there are deficiencies, students may be required to complete additional undergraduate and/or graduate coursework and obtain a minimum of B in these courses prior to acceptance.

　　Master of Family Studies and Gerontology

　　Students will normally have completed an undergraduate degree in family studies, gerontology, sociology, psychology or related health profession (e.g., social work, nursing, health education, pharmacy) with a minimum of a B average (3.0 GPA) in the last 10.0 units of study. An undergraduate research methods course and an undergraduate statistics course will also be required, as background preparation for graduate courses in research methods (GFSG 6606 -required) and statistics (GEPY 6608 -an elective). As part of their application, students will also complete a “Statement of Intent” letter, which is part of the Supplementary Information package for graduate admission. In this statement, they will briefly outline their knowledge of and purpose in applying to our program, identify their future career goals, and comment on how completion of the program will help them achieve these goals. They will also comment on how their past work, volunteer, academic experiences may be helpful in their intended program of study. There is a Senate approved process for recognizing prior learning to meet the admissions criteria.

　　Joint Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies

　　Students will be admitted by the joint Graduate Admissions and Program Committee (GAPC) for the Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies.

　　To be admitted into the 5.0 unit program, applicants will normally be expected to have a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree with a minimum B average (GPA 3.0) or equivalent. Students who do not meet these criteria might be admitted with the requirement to complete a qualifying year or additional courses.

　　If an applicant's first language is not English, official reports with acceptable scores from the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the CanTest, the International English Language Training Systems (IELTS) or the Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) must be submitted. Applicants who do not verify their ability to undertake studies in English by submitting such test scores will not be offered admission.

　　Applicants who meet our admission requirements but whose English skills do not meet language requirements are referred to one of the several language schools in Halifax for assessment.

　　The following table indicates the English language requirements for international student admission to Mount Saint Vincent University: