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College of Graduate Studies
College of Graduate Studies
College of Graduate Studies
College of Graduate Studies
College of Graduate Studies
College of Graduate Studies
College of Graduate Studies
Our Response to COVID-19: Approved Programs with Admission Test Waivers
Below are programs temporarily waiving the GRE, GMAT, and other admission test requirements
for Spring 2021 applications.
This waiver is not guaranteed for semesters after spring 2021. Programs continue to be added to this page; please return to this site frequently for
the most up-to-date information. There may be additional requirements that must be
met to be eligible for the waiver.
You may find additional information for these and other programs on our Degrees and Programs page.
Please check with your intended program to discuss all admissions requirements.
College of Basic and Applied Sciences
MS
Biology
Computer Science*
Engineering Technology - Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology - Occupational Health & Safety
Geosciences
Horse Science - Equine Education
Horse Science - Equine Physiology
Horse Science - Industry Management
Mathematics - Actuarial & Financial Mathematics
Mathematics - General Mathematics
Mathematics - Industrial Mathematics
Mathematics - Mathematics Education
Mathematics - Research Preparation
Professional Science - Actuarial Sciences
Professional Science - Biostatistics
Professional Science - Biotechnology
Professional Science - Engineering Management
Professional Science - Fermentation Sciences
Professional Science - Health Care Informatics
PHD
Computational Science
College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
MCJ
Criminal Justice Administration*
MPH
Public Health - Community Health - No longer considering applications for Spring 2021
Public Health - Physical Activity - No longer considering applications for Spring 2021
MSW
Social Work - Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice*
College of Business
To qualify for the waiver, the College of Business requires a GPA of 3.0 or above,
GPA of 2.75 plus 5-years professional experience, or a previous graduate or professional
degree. *Please see the Graduate Catalog for all admissions requirements.*
MA
Economics
MBA
Business Administration
Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Business Administration - Music Business
Business Administration - Concrete Industry Management (requires 3-years Concrete Industry experience)
MS
Finance
Information Systems
Information Systems - Business Intelligence & Analytics
Information Systems - Information Security & Assurance
Information Systems - IT Project Management
Management - Organizational Leadership Management
Management - Supply Chain Management
College of Education
Applicants are still required to separately meet the admissions criteria to the MTSU’s
teacher education program, if applicable.
EDD
Assessment, Learning, and Student Success - Higher Education
Assessment, Learning, and Student Success - School Improvement
EDS
Administration & Supervision - Higher Education
Curriculum & Instruction - Culture, Cognition, and the Learning Process (Master's
degree required)
Professional Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (GPA must be 3.5 or higher for waiver eligibility.) No longer considering applications for Spring 2021
Professional Counseling - School Counseling (GPA must be 3.5 or higher for waiver eligibility.)No longer considering applications for Spring 2021
Special Education - Mildly/Moderately Disabled Students
Special Education - Severely/Profoundly Disabled Students
MLS
Library Science*
College of Liberal Arts
MA
English
History*
History - Public History*
International Affairs
Liberal Arts*
Sociology (If applying for a GA position, the GRE is recommended)
MAT
Foreign Languages - French
Foreign Languages - German
Foreign Languages - Spanish
MM
Music - Collaborative Piano Specialization*
Music - Conducting Specialization*
Music - Jazz Studies Specialization*
Music - Music Composition for Contemporary Media Specialization*
Music - Music Composition Specialization*
Music - Music Education Specialization*
Music - Musicology Specialization*
Music - Performance Specialization*
PHD
English
Public History*
College of Media and Entertainment
MS
Media and Communication
University College
Portfolio is required.
MPS
Professional Studies - Human Resources Leadership
Professional Studies - Leadership in Nutrition
Professional Studies - Strategic Leadership
Professional Studies - Training and Development
Below are programs temporarily waiving the GRE, GMAT, and other admission test requirements
for Summer/Fall 2021 applications.
This waiver is not guaranteed for semesters after fall 2021. Programs continue to be added to this page; please return to this site frequently for
the most up-to-date information. There may be additional requirements that must be
met to be eligible for the waiver.
You may find additional information for these and other programs on ourDegrees and Programspage.
Please check with your intended program to discuss all admissions requirements.
College of Basic and Applied Sciences
MPH
Public Health - Community Health
MS
Computer Science*
Engineering Technology - Engineering Technology
Engineering Technology - Occupational Health & Safety
PHD
Computational Science
College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
MCJ
Criminal Justice Administration*
MSN
Nursing - Advanced Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner
Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
MSW
Social Work - Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice*
College of Education
Applicants are still required to separately meet the admissions criteria to the MTSU’s
teacher education program, if applicable.
EDS
Curriculum and Instruction - Culture, Cognition, and the Learning Process
MED
Administration and Supervision - Agriculture Education Leadership
Curriculum and Instruction - Educational Leadership (Letters of Recommendation Required)
Literacy
MLS
Library Science*
College of Liberal Arts
MA
English
History*
History - Public History*
Liberal Arts*
Sociology
MM
Music - Collaborative Piano Specialization*
Music - Conducting Specialization*
Music - Jazz Studies Specialization*
Music - Music Composition for Contemporary Media Specialization*
Music - Music Composition Specialization*
Music - Music Education Specialization*
Music - Musicology Specialization*
Music - Performance Specialization*
PHD
Public History*
*GRE/GMAT scores nor a waiver are required for acceptance into these programs.