Transcript:
Transcripts from every institution of higher learning attended including those foreign. Mailed copies must be in a sealed envelope. E-transcripts are also accepted and can be sent to graduateadmissions@ucdenver.edu.
Personal Statement:
Statement of Purpose or Letter of Intent is required.On your Statement of Purpose (Letter of Intent) you should include your name, address, email address, your home phone number and the telephone number where you can be reached during the day.All MH/MSS candidates must include a Statement of Purpose along with their application. The Statement should include a few points that make clear to the Committee why you are applying to MH or MSS Program:First, describe very briefly your educational background.Second, explain why you want to apply to this program rather than to a traditional department.Third, tell us something about your academic, intellectual and professional interests. Explain how these interests relate to disciplines within the Humanities (e.g., Philosophy, Literature, English, History, Fine Arts, etc.) or Social Sciences (e.g., History of Social Thought, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Political Science, etc.).Fourth (to the extent that you already know), write what topic or area you would like to pursue for your thesis or project.Be specific and clear in your writing. The Statement should be approximately 1-2 pages.
Recommendation Letter:
Letters of Recommendation. All applicants need 3 letters of recommendation, of which at least two are academic -- that is, from former professors of yours. To ensure the complete objectivity of evaluation, students should not have had access to these letters. Letters should be sent by your recommender.
Writing Sample:
Your writing sample should demonstrate your ability to use effective English. Preferably it is a continuous piece of conventional writing (essay/academic paper) grammatically correct, and structured traditionally. It should reflect the candidate's ability for critical analysis (for example, a work of literature, a historical or philosophical text, a sociological problem). The admissions committee uses this writing sample to determine your ability to sustain scholarly research and its expression. Thus, the paper should included an introduction, analysis of the text or problem, a well-honed argument, supporting details, a conclusion, and references. It should be no fewer than 15 pages and no more than 20. It should avoid an excessively personal style.