Admission Requirements for Applicants to the Wayne State University Master’s Degree Program in Instructional Technology

(Effective for Applications Received by WSU Graduate Admissions on August 1, 1998 and Thereafter)

Admissions Application Package Contents

  • A completed WSU Graduate Application (or a WSU Graduate Change of Major Form, if appropriate).
  • A one page Personal Interest Statement explaining how this degree will aid the applicant in his or her future career pursuits.
  • Official Transcripts from previous undergraduate and graduate college/university course work. (Transcripts must be sent directly to the University from the various institutions.)
  • Graduate Record Examination scores, if needed. (See admission criteria below.)
  • A Professional Resume is recommended to more fully describe one’s work experience.
  • A record of any meeting with an Instructional Technology faculty advisor pertinent to the application. (Include advisor’s name and meeting date.)

Admission Criteria
Admission is dependent upon those criteria listed below. If these conditions are not met, the applicant will be denied admission, but future applications may be submitted. Efforts are made to accommodate all Master’s Degree applicants who meet these criteria; however, the faculty reserves the right to set admission limits if resources become restricted. Such limits will be announced in advance.

GPA

Additional Requirements
(will be specified by program coordinator upon review on application)

Likely Admission Status

2.8 and above
  • None

Regular Admission

2.4-2.79
  • Relevant work experience, OR
  • A Graduate Record Examination score for verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing

Qualified Admission

2.39 and below
  • A Graduate Record Examination score for verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing, AND
  • A B+ or better in IT 7100 and IT 6110, taken within the first 12 hours
  • Interview with IT faculty advisor highly recommended prior to submitting an application

Qualified Admission may be recommended

 

Admissions Procedure

Application

The admissions procedure begins with submission of the Application for Graduate Studies (online Graduate Application). The application may also be mailed to WSU. Once received, the admission department begins a file and waits for further documentation.

Personal Statement

The program requires completion of a one-page personal statement. Applicants should speak about their background and interest in a degree in Instructional Technology. This statement is submitted to the University with the graduate application.

Transcripts

Transcripts from all colleges, universities and schools attended must be sent to Wayne before any action is taken on the admission application.

Follow-Up

While the admission process usually works well, problems do occur. The process typically takes 6-8 weeks. Applicants are encouraged to follow their application by contacting the office of Graduate Admissions (313-577-3577), Academic Services (313-577-1909) and the IT department (313-577-1728).

Permit to Register: If there is a delay in processing your application please call the IT department (313-577-1728). A Permit to Register may be given to qualified students. A Permit to Register allows a student to take classes without being formally admitted to the program.

 

Deadlines

  • For Fall (September) Classes: Application must be received at WSU on or before July 1
  • For Winter (January) Classes: Application must be received at WSU on or before November 1
  • For Spring/Summer (May) Classes: Application must be received at WSU on or before March 15

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