Getting Admitted to a Master's Program Just Got Easier!

ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA or higher can be considered for admission into a master's program without having to complete the full application packet - and the application fee is waived

 

Are you eligible for Direct Admission?  

To be eligible, you must...

  • be a current student or graduated from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ within the past five years 
  • be seeking a master's degree in the same or related field of study as your undergraduate degree 
  • meet the requirements established by each program 

 

Direct Admission Programs 

The Valdosta State University Graduate School's streamlined admission process is available for the master's programs below.

MA Communication Arts 

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Current ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ student or graduated from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ within the past five years
  • Majoring in or possesses an undergraduate degree in Communication, Communication with the Public Relations track, Mass Media, or Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Communication or Mass Media
  • Required Documents 
    • Career Goal Statement - a 500 word essay describing your interest in this degree and future career plans 
    • Writing sample - a sample of strong academic writing (no more than ten pages) or links to up to 3 web-based creative works

To be nominated for or have questions about Direct Admission to this program, contact Dr. Arrington Stoll, astoll@valdosta.edu

MA English 

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ students majoring in English, History, or Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Required Documents 
    • Writing sample from the field of English (no more than 15 pages)
    • Letter of recommendation from a ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ English department faculty member (ideally from an upper-division course)
To be nominated for or have questions about Direct Admission to this program, contact Dr. Anne Greenfield, algreenfield@valdosta.edu

MED in Communication Disorders 

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • GPA of 3.8 or higher
  • Current CSD ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ student or graduated from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ with an undergraduate degree in CSD within the past 5 years 
To be nominated for or have questions about Direct Admission to this program, contact Dr. Katherine Lamb, kalamb@valdosta.edu at least 30 days prior to the application deadline.

MS Biology, non-thesis option

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA or higher 
  • Current ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ student or graduated from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ within the past five years 
  • Majoring in or possess an undergraduate degree in Biology 

OR 

MS Biology, Accelerated Track 4+1, non-thesis option 

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements 

  • Overall 3.0 GPA or higher in undergraduate Biology coursework 
  • Earned Bs or better in the 9 credit hours of graduate coursework as part of the Biology Accelerated track

To be nominated for or have questions about Direct Admission to this program, contact Dr. Erin Grabarczyk, egrabarczyk@valdosta.edu

MED in Elementary Education 

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Must be employed as a teacher of record  
  • Current ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ BSED Elementary Education student or graduated from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ with an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education within the past 2 years 
To be nominated for or have questions about Direct Admission to this program, contact Dr. Kristy Litster, klitster@valdosta.edu.

MS in Criminal Justice Administration 

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA or higher and earned a B in Statistics, Research Methods, and Theory
  • Current ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ student or graduated from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ within the past 5 years 
  • Majoring in a degree program in the social sciences e.g. Criminal Justice, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, etc. 

To be nominated for or have questions about Direct Admission to this program, contact Dr. Lorna Alvarez-Rivera, llalvarezrivera@valdosta.edu.

MS in Sociology  

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA or higher and earned a B in Statistics, Research Methods, and Theory 
  • Current ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ student or graduated from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ within the past 5 years
  • Majoring in a degree program in the social sciences e.g. Criminal Justice, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, etc. 

To be nominated for or have questions about Direct Admission to this program, contact Dr. Ellis Logan, eslogan@valdosta.edu.

MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology 

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA or higher 
  • Current ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ student or graduated from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ within the past 5 years
  • Majoring in or possess an undergraduate degree in Psychology

To be nominated for or have questions about Direct Admission to this program, contact Dr. Christopher Downing, cdowning@valdosta.edu.

Master in Public Administration 

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA or higher 
  • Current ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ student or graduated from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ within the past 5 years
  • Majoring in a degree program in the humanities or social sciences e.g. Political Science, Organizational Leadership, History, Criminal Justice, Sociology & Anthropology, English, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, World Languages, etc. 

To be nominated for or have questions about Direct Admission to this program, contact Dr. Joseph Robbins, jwrobbins@valdosta.edu.

Masters in Accounting 

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • 3.25 GPA or higher 
  • Current ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ student or graduated from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ within the past 5 years
  • Majoring in or possess an undergraduate degree in Accounting 

If you are accepted through the Master of Accounting Direct Admission process, you may qualify for a scholarship. Once accepted, you can apply for the scholarship through Scholarship Universe.

To be nominated for or have questions about Direct Admission to this program, contact Dr. Mohammad Movahed, mmovahed@valdosta.edu.

Masters in Business Administration 

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • 3.25 GPA or higher 
  • Current ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ student or graduated from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ within the past 5 years
  • Majoring in a degree program within the Langdale College of Business Administration e.g Accounting, Applied Economics, Finance, General Business, Management, and Marketing. Direct Admission is also open to majors in any other degree program.  

If you are accepted through the Master of Business Administration Direct Admission process, you may qualify for a scholarship. Once accepted, you can apply for the scholarship through Scholarship Universe

To be nominated for or have questions about Direct Admission to this program, contact Dr. Mohammad Movahed, mmovahed@valdosta.edu.

Masters in Music Performance 

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA or higher 
  • Current ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ student or graduated from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ within the past 2 years or up to 5 years for Choral Conducting applicants 
  • Majoring in or possesses an undergraduate degree in Music (General), Music (Music Education track), or Music Performance
  • Audition required 

To be nominated for or have questions about Direct Admission to this program, contact Dr. Susan Boddie, sboddie@valdosta.edu.

MAT in Music Education 

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA or higher 
  • Majoring in or possessing an undergraduate degree in Music
  • Current ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ student or graduated from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ within the past 5 years from the B.A. in Music or B.M. in Music programs 

To be nominated for or have questions about Direct Admission to this program, contact Dr. Christen Dillon, cdillon@valdosta.edu.

MAT in Art Education 

Direct Admission Eligibility Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA or higher 
  • Majoring in or possessing an undergraduate degree in Art (B.A. or B.F.A.) or Interior Design 
  • Current ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ student or graduated from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓÆµ within the past 5 years 

To be nominated for or have questions about Direct Admission to this program, contact Abigail Heuss, awheuss@valdosta.edu.

What If You are Nominated for Direct Admission? 

If the Graduate Program Coordinator nominates you for direct admission, you will...

  • receive notification by email with the next steps 
  • complete the application - no need to submit the application fee, test scores, transcripts, or other materials 
  • receive official admission letter with instructions to meet with your advisor
  • register for classes

The nomination for direct admission is valid for one academic year i.e. you may complete the application and enroll in any semester within the following calendar year.