Application, admission, and degree-granting requirements and regulations shall be applied equitably to all individuals, applicants and students regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or national origin.
MS in Product Stewardship Applicants
Admission Criteria
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
- Competent written and oral communication skills.
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (except Indiana University).
Personal Statement
The Personal Statement should contain only responses to the following two questions. Applicants must upload their responses to the Additional Uploads section of the application link.
Please answer each of the following two questions in a concise and well-written essay format. Responses to each question should not exceed 100 words
- Where did your interest in product stewardship originate?
- What do you think you might be doing professionally five years from now?
Resume
For each position on the resume or CV, provide the job title, employing agency, dates employed, and responsibilities held. Indicate any additional strengths or skills such as fluency in foreign languages, research experience, teaching experience, community service and demonstration of leadership skills. Include professional certifications, honors, and awards.
Applicants must upload their resume or CV to the Additional Uploads section of the application link.
Transcript
US Applicants
Official post-secondary transcripts from all U.S. institutions attended (must be sent directly from the institutions to SOPHAS). This includes previous study at Indiana University campuses.
It is strongly recommended that all transcripts be submitted no later than 15 days before the application deadline to allow SOPHAS adequate time to verify transcripts. Please note it can take up to four weeks for transcripts to be verified.
U.S. applicants who studied at foreign institutions as part of a study abroad experience at their U.S. college or university do not need to provide a WES evaluation of their study abroad coursework.
International Applicants
World Education Services (WES) The Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health requires all applicants with foreign academic credentials to provide a World Education Services (WEST) ICAP course-by-course evaluation of those credentials. Applicants should submit their transcripts to WES at least 1 month in advance of the application deadline to ensure that the evaluation is completed in time.
Through special arrangements with SOPHAS, WES will deliver its credential evaluation report directly to SOPHAS by secure electronic transmission. This expedites the delivery of the evaluation report -- as well as images of the applicant’s verified transcripts -- to SOPHAS and allows SOPHAS to process the report most efficiently. Go to www.wes.org/sophas for more information.
U.S. applicants who studied at foreign institutions as part of a study abroad experience at their U.S. college or university do not need to provide a WES evaluation of their study abroad coursework.
Please note: Upon admission to IUPUI, international students will be required to provide the Indiana University Office of International Affairs with original transcripts from all universities attended in the U.S. and abroad.
Recommendations
Three letters of recommendation are required from professional sources that can provide an unbiased critical assessment of your abilities, skills and strengths and weaknesses. Examples of professional and academic sources are academic advisors, professors, preceptors or immediate supervisors. Examples of sources that are not acceptable include coworkers, colleagues, classmates and relatives.
Recommendation letters must be submitted electronically to SOPHAS.
International Applicants
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
The Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health requires applicants whose native language is not English or whose academic study was done exclusively at non-English speaking institutions to prove English proficiency by providing either official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores. Scores must be under two years old.
The preferred minimum English language test scores for admission to the Fairbanks School of Public Health are:
Internet based TOEFL: minimum score of 79
Computer based TOEFL: minimum score of 213
Paper based TOEFL: minimum score of 550
IELTS: minimum score of 6.5
Applicants must submit:
- TOEFL scores to SOPHAS using the following designation DI Code 5688.
- IELTS scores can be uploaded electronically to SOPHAS
For more information about:
TOEFL exam, visit www.toefl.org.
IELTS exam, visit http://www.ielts.org/.
For more information on IUPUI TOEFL requirements, review The Office of International Affairs section on English proficiency for graduate students.
English Placement Test
International students who reside in the U.S. at the time of application must submit either TOEFL, ILETS or IUPUI EAP (English for Academic Purposes) exam scores.
International applicants who do not reside in the U.S. at the time of application must submit their TOEFL or ILETS scores with their application and, if admitted to the MS GHSD Program, must also complete the EAP Exam upon arrival to Indianapolis.
The USMLE and ECFMG do not fulfill the required proof of English proficiency when applying to the MS GHSD Program. Applicants who have passed the USMLE or ECFMG must also submit TOEFL, ILETS or EAP scores.
For further information on the EAP, contact the IUPUI School of Liberal Arts. To schedule a test date and time please call Testing Center at 317-274-2620.
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You may apply to our MS in Product Stewardship program online via SOPHAS, the centralized Schools of Public Health Application Service.
Remember to designate the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health as one of your school choices, along with your desired program.
MS in Product Stewardship applications and supplemental materials must be submitted to SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Service). SOPHAS is meant to facilitate the collection of common application materials and general information. For more information and frequently asked questions please visit sophas.org. In addition to the SOPHAS application all applicants will be required to complete a short application to the IU Graduate CAS application system (select IUPUI campus) at the link provided within the SOPHAS application or by clicking below.
Please note that all applications must be verified by SOPHAS prior to the deadline to be guaranteed review by the MS in Product Stewardship Admissions Committee. Applications that are not verified by the deadline are not guaranteed review. Applications take 4 to 5 weeks to be verified by SOPHAS. We recommend submitting your application to SOPHAS no later than one month prior to the deadline.
We'll notify you by e-mail once your application has been received. If you have questions about the application process or about the MS in Product Stewardship program, contact Shawne Mathis, snmathis@iu.edu.