Professional Studies, M.P.S.

Program Information

Julie Fox-Horton, Ph.D., Graduate Coordinator
108 Rogers Stout Hall
Box 70659
(423) 439-4223
e-mail: foxhorton@etsu.edu

The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) is a 30-33 credit online, interdisciplinary graduate degree designed for working professionals and aspiring professionals seeking graduate education combining two or more disciplines with profession-specific requirements or skills. Professional Studies, M.P.S. students complete a common core, and then design the remainder of their program of study from approved graduate elective courses from Social Science or STEAM fields. Students choose either a thesis or a culminating project to complete their programs of study. The MPS program is available completely online.

Admissions Policy

Requirements for unconditional admission:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
2. An undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. International students are required to have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3. Two letters of recommendation.
4. An up-to-date resume.
5. A 500- to 600-word essay detailing the applicant’s reasons for applying to the M.P.S., Professional Studies program and discussing how the program will help the applicant achieve personal and professional goals.

Requirements for unconditional admission with provision(s):

Applicants who do not meet the requirements for unconditional admission might be admitted with provisions if their overall academic and professional records indicate potential for success in the program. Provision(s) may include, but are not limited to, taking prerequisite undergraduate courses, enrolling in specified graduate-level courses, and achieving a specified grade point average.