Master of Arts in Humanities

SOP Content:  Your Statement of Purpose should explain your interest in the program and describe how you believe this degree will help you to grow professionally. 

SOP Formatting: Please use the following guidelines to properly format your Statement of Purpose:

• No more than one-page in length, single-spaced paragraph spacing, 12-point type, Times New Roman font
• Include your full name and the page number at the top of each page (e.g. Matty Matador 1)
• File naming convention: first name_last name_SOP (ex. John_Smith_SOP)
• PDF or Word file formats only

Resume Content: The contents of your resume should be an accurate snapshot of your education and relevant work history, as it relates to your application to this program.

Resume Formatting: Please use the following guidelines to properly format your resume:

• File naming convention: first name_last name _resume (ex. John_Smith_Resume)
• PDF or Word file formats only

Writing Sample Content: This sample of your writing can be from many places, examples including: a business letter / marketing materials you wrote for an organization; grant proposal you wrote for work, school or as a volunteer; artistic abstract, script, or traditional college essay or research paper.

Writing Sample Formatting: Please use the following guidelines to properly format your sample:

• File naming convention: last name_first name_sample (ex. John_Smith_Sample)
• PDF or Word file formats only
• If longer than 10-pages, please choose a 10-page excerpt to include as your example