UNDERGRADUATE

University Requirements: American University of Human Sciences requires that every undergraduate must demonstrate, upon entrance to the University, a High School Diploma or its equivalent, issued by a recognized educational institution or national authority, and an acceptable level of ability in English composition. College Requirements: There are no prerequisites for enrollment in most of the Colleges of the University. The minimum subject matter requirement for graduation is completion of a minimum of 120 semester units (30 courses), of which usually a minimum of 60 units should be completed in the field-related free electives and mandatory core subjects.

GRADUATE

University Requirements: American University of Human Sciences requires that all students enrolling in postgraduate degree programs posses a Bachelor Degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher education. On special occasions the University may accept life and work experience as equivalent to a first degree. For rules governing these very exceptional cases kindly see the appropriate chapters in the University Catalogue. College Requirements: Admission to graduate standing in most of the Colleges of University is generally granted to applicants possessing a Bachelor Degree or its equivalent and some work experience in the proposed area or related fields. Evaluation of applicant’s portfolio for admission will consist of an integrated assessment of all relevant material provided by the applicant, including transcripts for previous academic work, evidence of work experience, statement of purpose and letters of recommendation. In cases of excessive applications for admission to any of the programs offered in any academic year, the Dean of the College will have the right to enforce the University’s recommended admission standard of requiring a 3.0 or better undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and /or propriety of highest scores on LEA (Life-Experience Assessment). For rules governing exceptional cases kindly consult Individual College prospectuses. The minimum subject matter requirement for graduation to the Master's level is completion of a minimum of 44 semester units (11 courses), of which usually a maximum of 8 units could be completed in the form of a Master's Thesis. The minimum subject matter requirement for graduation to the Doctoral level is completion of 92 semester units (23 courses) after the Bachelor level, or 48 semester units (12 courses) after the Master's level. The University prefers to admit the holders of a Master's Degree to its Doctor of Philosophy degree programs, completing a minimum of 36 semester units (9 courses) before being admitted to the Candidacy status. Of the remaining courses a minimum of 12 units should be completed in the form of a Doctoral Dissertation. Doctoral students in professional disciplines are not required to present a doctoral dissertation, but have to complete the minimum required 12 courses if enrolled with a master's degree or 92 semester units if entering with a bachelor's degree.