GTHAN-MAJOR - Thanatology

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES:

In addition to the university’s minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:

• Prior Degree: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or its international equivalent attested by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators. Fees for this service are the sole responsibility of the applicant.

• Grade-Point Average (GPA): Minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

• Tests:

  • The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required.

  • In addition to meeting admission eligibility requirements to the College and this specific program at Edgewood College, one or more of the following items are required for determining proficiency in the English language if the applicant is not a resident of one of the exempt countries.

    • List of exempt countries includes: Antigua & Barbuda; Australia; Bahamas; Bahrain; Barbados; Belize; Bermuda; Botswana; Cayman Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Gambia; Ghana; Grenada; Guyana; India; Ireland; Jamaica; Kenya; Kiribati; Liberia; Malawi; Micronesia; Namibia; New Zealand; Nigeria; Oman; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Qatar; Saudi Arabia; Sierra Leone; Singapore; Solomon Islands; St. Kitts & Nevis; St. Lucia; St. Vincent & the Grenadines; Swaziland; Trinidad & Tobago; UAE; Uganda; United Kingdom; Zambia; and Zimbabwe.

    • Language of instruction in most recently earned college degree (Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, etc.) was English.

    • A letter from the HR representative at their place of employment that the medium of work is English.

    • A score of 90 or higher from Duolingo test:

      • Upper-Intermediate: A Duolingo test score between 90-115 means the applicant is an upper-intermediate student who can converse on unfamiliar topics, can understand ideas behind both concrete as well as abstract writing and can interact with proficient speakers with ease.

      • Consult this site for Duolingo English Test score equivalents for TOEFL, IELTS, and CEFR: https://englishtest.duolingo.com/scores

      • The language test score requirement may be waived if an applicant has demonstrated academic success as a full-time student at a U.S. college or university for at least two consecutive years, or if the applicant is from a country in which English is the primary language.

• Personal Statement: Applicants should submit a 500 to 1,000 word reflection statement covering what you expect to learn and achieve from the thanatology program; what experiences you have had that form the foundation for your goals; and an example of an experience in which you used critical thinking to make a decision.

This program uses a rolling admissions process where applications are reviewed and applicants are admitted up to the first day of a semester.