Master of Science in Horse Science - Equine Education

Middle Tennessee State University

Admissions are based on a comprehensive assessment of a candidate qualifications including Graduate Record Examination scores, undergraduate and graduate grade point average, letter of intent, letters of recommendation, and a personal interview.Applicants who do not meet admission requirements but whose overall record indicates the potential for success be considered for non degree admission. Students must meet all conditions established by the Horse Science Graduate Committee in order to gain full acceptance to the program. Submit three letters of recommendation from professors or professionals that address the applicant potential to successfully complete an M.S. program in Horse Science;submit official scores on the Graduate Record Examination. Successful applicants typically have GRE Verbal and Quantitative scores exceeding 146 and 140 respectively, with a total combined score that exceeds 286, and a GRE Analytical Writing Score of 4.0 or higher;submit official transcripts of previous college work reflecting a 3.00 GPA from a minimum of 12 credit hours of upper-division, undergraduate animal science and or equine science courses or equivalent industry experience as approved by the Horse Science Graduate Committee;submit a letter of intent that addresses the following:In 500 words or less, applicant should describe his or her horse experience to date which include but is not limited to college coursework, club or team involvement, breed or discipline groups, etc. as well as other experiences which have impacted the decision to pursue this degree; In 500 words or less, applicant should describe future plans and goals as they relate to obtaining an M.S. in Horse Science degree;