Master’s in Leadership: Admission Requirements

Admission to Truman State University’s Master of Arts in Leadership Program is selective and based on the following criteria:

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.  Preferential acceptance is given to those students who possess a 3.00 undergraduate GPA or above.  Students who have received less than a 2.75 undergraduate GPA are generally not eligible for admission.     
2. An acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Examination.    
3. Three letters of recommendation.    
4. Statement of career goals and how the Master of Arts in Leadership fits with these goals.    
5. Resume.

A complete application consists of:

1. Application for Graduate Admission (current Truman students can access the application through the Student tab on TruView; international students please visit the Center for International Students website for the proper application form).
2. $40 application fee (see application form).  McNair students please fill out the Certification of McNair Participation and Fee Waiver Request form.
3. Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate credit sent to the Graduate Office at Truman State University.
4. Official GRE test scores sent to the Graduate Office at Truman State University.
5. Three letters of recommendation sent to the Graduate Office at Truman State University.
6.  Statement of career goals and how the Master of Arts in Leadership fits with these goals.
7. Resume.

Application materials should be sent to:
Graduate Office
Truman State University
100 E Normal Ave
Kirksville, MO 63501