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UNIVERSITY GRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirements for admission to graduate and post-baccalaureate studies are in accordance with University regulations as well as Title 5, Chapter 1, Subchapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations.

Specifically, a student shall at the time of enrollment:

1. Have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or shall have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus authorities.

2. Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended.

3. Have attained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester units (90 quarter units attempted).

4. Satisfactorily meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate study, including qualifying examinations, as appropriate campus authorities may prescribe. In unusual circumstances, a campus may make exceptions to these criteria.

   English Language Requirement:

   All graduate applicants whose native language is not English, and who have not attended schools at the secondary level or above for at least three years full-time where English is the principal language of instruction, must demonstrate proof of English proficiency.

   Cal State 麻豆蜜桃AV standards for Graduate Students are:

   • An official transcript showing graduation with a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university, or an international college or university where English is the principal language of instruction, or an official letter from the college or university certifying that English was the language of instruction.

   • A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 (213 computer-based or 79 Internet-based; 92 for Master of Science degree in Economics) or above.

   • An overall test score from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam of 6.5 or above for graduate students. A score of 7 or above is required for international students seeking a Master of Science degree in Economics.

     There are residency requirements for participation in fully online academic programs. International students should contact the Office of International Admissions for more information at (510) 885-7571, FAX: (510) 885-2787, iao@csueastbay.edu

     HRT DEPARTMENTAL PREREQUISITES AND CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

   • Completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited university.

     • It is expected that most students applying for this program will have a B.S. in Hospitality, Recreation, Recreation Therapy, or Tourism.

     • NOTE: If your undergraduate degree is not in one of the HRT fields listed above, you may need to complete foundational courses. This will be determined when your transcript and work experience is evaluated by a Graduate Advisor, Graduate Coordinator, or the Department Chair.

   • GPA of 2.75 in the last 60 units of coursework is required.

   • Two (2) years of work experience in one (1) of the HRT fields: Hospitality, Recreation, Recreation Therapy, or Tourism.

   • www.csueastbay.edu/iao/ or iao@csueastbay.edu )to find out more about residency requirements.

TWO (2)- STEP APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1: University Application Procedure:

1. . There is a non-refundable application fee of $70 (the amount is subject to change and may not be transferred to another term).
2. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (this includes all institutions before and after the bachelor’s degree) must be sent to the Office of Admission, Cal State 麻豆蜜桃AV, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542. For more information: Office of Admissions, 510-885-3500, gradadmission@csueastbay.edu

STEP 2: Departmental Application Procedure:

In addition to the University application, the following required documents must be submitted directly to the HRT department by email only (hrt-graduate@csueastbay.edu):

1. Personal Statement – A two-(2) to five (5)-page personal statement explaining the reasons for pursuing the M.S. in Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism degree including, but not limited to:
   1. professional goals,
   2. knowledge of the profession (ex. changes needed in the profession, leadership, strategic planning, and equity), and
   3. how previous study and experience will contribute to success in this graduate program.
2. Resume – An up-to-date resume must detail professional and academic achievements that include dates of employment.
3. Recommendations – Three (3) Recommendation Forms must be completed by recent supervisors, instructors, or professors (after high school) who know you best professionally and who can provide detailed information about your academic potential and skills (leadership, research, analysis, and communication). After they have completed the form, have them email the completed recommendation forms to hrt-graduate@csueastbay.edu.
4. Phone/Zoom Interview – A phone/Zoom interview with the HRT Graduate Program Committee or Coordinator will include questions and clarifications surrounding your application as well as your qualifications. The interview will be scheduled on a day and time that is convenient for both and will last approximately 30 minutes.

Information about the department application can also be found here. 

APPLICATION AND DOCUMENT DEADLINES

Applications are accepted for the Fall (Due June 1) and Spring (Due October 1) semesters. Late applications are not accepted by the department. http://WWW-deadlines-and-important-

For more information, please contact:

Jaesung An, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism
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25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, PE 130, Hayward, CA 94542
hrt-graduate@csueastbay.edu