Graduate course descriptions for this program may be viewed online in the Graduate Catalog.

The Graduate College will continue to process applications received after the deadline for this program, on a first-come, first-served basis, with no guarantees for admission consideration.  If the program is not listed as an option on ApplyTexas for a given semester, applicants may no longer apply for the program for that semester.  Applicants will be required to submit a new application and fee for admission consideration for future semesters.

Graduate Advisor

Dr. Stephen Springer
512-245-2115
Occupational Education Building

Application and Application Fee

Please apply online through the ApplyTexas Application and allow 2 working days for the application to be received by Texas State.

The required non-refundable $40.00 application fee can be submitted with credit/debit card information during the application process. If preferred, applicants may submit a non-refundable $40.00 application fee (check or money order in U.S. currency) made payable to Texas State. The mailing address is listed below.

Please Note: Students who change their admission status must pay the fee associated with the new application. Degree-seeking students changing majors and/or seeking multiple degrees are required to complete a new application and pay the $40 fee.

An additional international evaluation fee of $50.00 (U.S. currency) is required if the application is considered for admission based on foreign credentials.
 

Transcript and Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement

Applicants who are a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are currently enrolled at Texas State need to request transcripts for any coursework NOT listed on the Texas State transcript. The Graduate College will provide the Texas State transcripts.

Applicants who are not Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are not currently enrolled at Texas State must submit one official transcript from each four-year college or university attended. These transcripts must be mailed directly from the university or college attended or submitted in a sealed university envelope with the university registrar's signature on the back of the envelope.

All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university. A minimum of a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate semester hours of letter-grade work earned before receipt of a Bachelor's (plus any previously completed graduate or professional work) is required.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Requirement

The Occupational Education program does not require an official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score prior to admission consideration. However, if the GPA is not at the preferred level of 2.75, the applicant will be notified that their application may be considered if they submit a GRE score with a preferred score of 900 (verbal and quantitative combined). GRE scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, New Jersey, to our Graduate College. The college code for Texas State is 006667. The Educational Testing Service can be contacted at www.ets.org/gre. Texas State students are only required to take the General Test.

Conditional Admission Option

Applicants whose GPA is below 2.75 on the last 60 undergraduate semester hours of letter-grade work earned before receipt of their Bachelor's (plus any previously completed graduate or professional work) must have a personal interview and the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with a preferred score of 900 (verbal and quantitative combined).

Additional Application Requirements

• Personal goals statement outlining future direction
  

NOTE: Some programs require specific forms to be used when submitting references and essays. Please review the program website listed below.

Please submit required admission documents to the Graduate College. Mailing address:

Texas State University-San Marcos
The Graduate College
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666-4684

If preferred, applicants may electronically submit the documents listed above to the Graduate College at http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/rqmt/doc.html. Individuals submitting recommendation letters for applicants may send them electronically by clicking here. References using this site will need the applicant name and date of birth, and preferably an ID number.

Please visit http://www.oced.txstate.edu/graduate-degrees/interdisciplinary-studies.html for more information regarding this program.

International applicants, please visit the International Student web page for other admission requirements that may apply to this program.