Professional Studies Graduate Pathway

Saint Louis University's Professional Studies Graduate Pathway Program prepares students to enter the next semester of the Master of Professional Studies degree program. Upon successfully completing the graduate pathway program and meeting the University's requirements for matriculation, students may enter the next semester of graduate study.

Program Entry Requirements

One-Semester (Accelerated) Pathway

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent with 2.75 GPA on 4.0 scale
  • Current résumé, two letters of recommendation, professional goal statement
  • Language requirement (one of the following):
    • TOEFL 75 (17 in reading and writing)
    • IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in reading and writing) 
    • PTEA 50
    • IELA 171 (169 in reading and writing)
    • Duolingo 105

Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent with 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Current résumé, two letters of recommendation, professional goal statement
  • Language requirement (one of the following):
    • TOEFL 70 (13 in reading and writing)
    • IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in reading and writing)
    • PTEA 48
    • IELA 169 (162 in reading and writing)
    • Duolingo 95
    • Completion of Academic English Level 5
  1. Students will be able to execute a variety of verbal tasks in academic settings using English that can be understood by those unaccustomed to non-native speakers.
  2. Students will be able to execute a variety of written tasks in academic settings using English that can be understood by those unaccustomed to non-native writers.
  3. Students will be able to apply a process-driven approach to completing verbal and written academic assignments in multiple disciplines and modes.
  4. Students will be able to deploy reflective and self-regulated learning strategies.

One-Semester (Accelerated) Pathway

Required Courses
EAP 4200Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students3
EAP 4250Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II2
ORLD 5050Ethical, Evidence-Based Decision Making3
Primary Concentration 1st Course3
Total Credits11

Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway

Required Courses
EAP 4100Introduction to Reading and Writing for International Graduate Students I3
EAP 4150Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students I2
EAP 4200Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students3
EAP 4250Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II2
AA 5221Applied Analytics & Methods I3
ORLD 5050Ethical, Evidence-Based Decision Making3
Primary Concentration 1st Course3
Primary Concentration 2nd Course3
Total Credits22

Continuation Standards

  • Minimum of 3.00 cumulative GPA
  • Grade of "B" or better in classes counting toward the degree
  • No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades

Progression Requirements

  • Minimum of 3.00 cumulative GPA
  • Grade of "B" or better in classes counting toward the degree
  • No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades
  • Successful completion of Program Portfolio

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

One-Semester (Accelerated) Pathway

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
EAP 4200 Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students 3
EAP 4250 Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II 2
ORLD 5050 Ethical, Evidence-Based Decision Making 3
Primary Concentration 1st Course 3
 Credits11
 Total Credits11

Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
EAP 4100 Introduction to Reading and Writing for International Graduate Students I 3
EAP 4150 Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students I 2
ORLD 5050 Ethical, Evidence-Based Decision Making 3
Primary Concentration 1st Course 3
 Credits11
Spring
EAP 4200 Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students 3
EAP 4250 Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II 2
AA 5221 Applied Analytics & Methods I 3
Primary Concentration 2nd Course 3
 Credits11
 Total Credits22