{"id":1818,"date":"2026-09-09T16:33:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T20:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/graduate-admissions-draft\/?page_id=1818"},"modified":"2026-09-15T11:53:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T15:53:50","slug":"application-requirements-masters-certificate-online","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/graduate-admissions\/apply\/application-requirements-masters-certificate-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Application requirements for all master\u2019s, certificate, and online programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Application fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The one-time, non-refundable<\/strong> graduate application fee is $75. To earn an application fee waiver, you can join our webinar series. This a great opportunity to meet with our team, learn more about the application process, and ask any questions you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resume<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For your resume, please include all colleges attended, degree type, GPA, and month\/year of graduation. Work Experience:<\/strong> List & describe in 3-4 sentences all work, internship, volunteer experiences. Please include dates of employment\/participation and job responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In your written statement, please discuss your professional goals, your academic and\/or research interests, and your plans for achieving these goals. Please outline your specific educational, professional, or other experiences that will contribute to your success in the program and your career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This statement should not exceed 800 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Letters of recommendation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The letters of recommendation can be from employers, supervisors, professors, instructors, or others who can comment on your professional and educational goals and potential (no friends or relatives, please).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These references should be able to judge your qualifications necessary for success in graduate coursework, including intellectual and analytical ability, oral and written communication skills, independence, initiative, and drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* Note: Three letters are required for the M.A. in Teaching (MAT).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full academic transcripts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Please include transcripts from all institutions attended (individual mark sheets, consolidated transcript, and confirmation of degree).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GMAT or GRE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

GRE\/GMAT is only required for the on-campus Master of Business Administration program. GRE\/GMAT will be waived if a student has a 3.2 GPA or higher. Students below 3.2 GPA will be reviewed on a case by case basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GMAT\/GRE Codes: GRE: 3279 for all programs | GMAT: Q4X-6X-30 for all programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Portfolio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

MFA in Interactive Media <\/strong>must submit a portfolio that includes examples of traditional and\/or digital works of visual art or interactive media. Portfolio pieces may represent classroom assignments as well as independent projects. The portfolio should be purposeful, demonstrate originality of concept, visual literacy, and an understanding of current industry standard software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MFA in Visual Arts<\/strong> must submit a portfolio that includes 15-20 examples of your work. Portfolio can be across different projects and media, but should reflect a clear artistic vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

English language requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

International applicants must submit official test score results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Duolingo, or the Pearson Test of English (PTE-Academic). Applicants should check with the testing agency to ensure that their scores are still valid and that the agency will be able to send an official score report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All master\u2019s programs have the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n