2024-2025 Catalog and Student Handbook

Admission into the Master of Arts in Environmental Sustainability Leadership

Admission to the MASL program requires prior completion of a bachelor's degree. Any field is acceptable as Sustainability Leadership is a multidisciplinary field of study. The ideal candidate would have an undergraduate degree with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and coursework in business and science. The GRE is not required. Additional criteria include:

  • At least three years of work experience
  • One letter from an individual who can attest to your academic and/or professional achievements through first-hand knowledge
  • Statement of purpose, including career goals and interest in the field of substantiality leadership

Candidates with an undergraduate grade point average below 3.0 should contact the program director to discuss their qualifications.

Application Procedure

To apply for admission to the MASL Program, the applicant must complete the program application found at https://apply.marietta.edu/register/mslapp, including uploading the following:

  • A two-page statement of purpose, including career goals and interest in the field of substantiality leadership and
  • Two letters of recommendation attesting to candidate’s capacity to complete graduate-level work.

Official transcripts are required and should be submitted to:

The Office of Admission

Marietta College
215 Fifth Street
Marietta, Ohio 45750
Tel. 1-800-331-7896

Email: admit@marietta.edu

 

Electronic delivery is preferred. Please note that electronic transcripts forwarded by the applicant are not considered to be official but should be sent to Marietta College directly by the issuing institution. Likewise, printed transcripts must be received directly from the issuing institution or forwarded in a sealed envelope from the institution.