MA in Public Health Innovation & Practice

The resume should list a candidate's relevant work experience, internships, research, awards, and/or publications, as well as educational history.

The transcript evaluation is not required for international applicants who have completed a bachelor's degree in the United States. All other international applicants are required to complete an official transcript evaluation. Transcript evaluations must be submitted to American University in lieu of the original international transcript. All transcript evaluations must indicate the following: 1) Course-by-course analysis: List of all classes and credits earned 2) Grade point average (4.0 scale) 3) Degree earned: Determine if the degree earned is equivalent to a US Bachelor's degree

FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS:- A completed Certification of Finances for International Students (CFIS) form. Clearly indicate on the form which type of visa you plan to obtain for your studies with American University (F-1 or J-1) and your current visa type, if applicable. If you are pending US permanent resident or asylum status, please indicate on the form accordingly.

Recommenders will evaluate a candidate based on academic performance, motivation for program of study, intellectual capacity and/or research and writing ability. Letters must be sent by the recommender. Fill out the Recommendation Request form on the Supplemental Items Listing page to send your recommender a notification so that they can submit their letter. If you experience any errors with the Recommendation Request form or if you need to submit a new request to a new recommender, contact casgrad@american.edu.

A successful statement will illustrate the candidate's career goals, highlight how this program will advance their career goals, and explain how their experience may be relevant to this program. Please try to limit your statement of purpose to 500-750 words.

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