Admission Requirements

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The minimum requirements for acceptance into the Master of Science in Recreation and Sports Administration with a concentration in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration are as follows:

• A Bachelor’s Degree
  A bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing with at least a 2.75 overall GPA.
• Application & Fee
  Students seeking a graduate degree must apply online. There is a non-refundable application fee of $65.00. Please make sure that in “Course of Study” that you choose Recreation and Sport Administration.  In the “Concentration” pull down box you will need to select “Intercollegiate Athletic Administration.”
• Transcript Record
  Graduates of accredited institutions other than WKU must submit an official transcript showing the completed degree to the Graduate School.
• Statement of Professional Intent
  Statement should provide a sample of applicant's writing style and ability.  It should be 2-3 pages, double-spaced, and is expected to be well organized, clearly written and error free. It should include an introduction, responses to the three questions below, and a conclusion:
  • Why do you want to pursue this degree?
  • What related qualifications and/or experiences do you bring to the program?
  • What are your career goals after completing the program

Statements should be emailed to graduate.school@wku.edu and include your full name and WKU Student ID (if known).