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PS Substantial statement of interest that includes a description of the specific area of proposed dissertation research, contacts the student has made with potential faculty advisors, and an explanation of career and research goals, GPA A minimum GPA of 3.50 is required and no C grades are allowed for the 24 credits earned beyond the MS.  CV Recent professional résumé is required. Fee The graduate application fee is $75. RL Three letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable about the applicant’s professional or academic work (at least two of the letters should be from individuals with doctorates), Transcript Official transcript of undergraduate and graduate course work.