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Northwestern State University of Louisiana Master of Arts in Heritage Resources Graduate Studies & Research Northwestern State University Natchitoches, LA 71497 US   Phone: 1-318-357-6000   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A. - Heritage Resources On Campus   The Masters of Art in Heritage Resources at Northwestern State University serves students from diverse undergraduate and professional backgrounds. It provides a broad, working knowledge and ethical understanding of preservation needs and an appreciation for the multiple elements of heritage resources sufficient to prepare them for entry-to-mid-level professional practice. This is a hands-on two-year full-time program requiring four semesters and a summer internship. The program educates students in an environment that realistically reflects the multi-disciplinary teams that they will join in professional practice. These disciplines include: anthropology, archaeology, cultural landscapes, ethnography, historic preservation, history, and materials conservation. Professionals with federal, state and local agencies, historic preservation groups, as well as property owners and other individuals mentor students through service learning, assistantships, internships and endowed fellowships by providing practical projects and guidance. Professional partners also guest lecture in courses, facilitate public lectures and help direct final projects.     Accreditation Information: Northwestern State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and specialist’s degrees.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Undergraduate Preparation: An undergraduate degree in one of the following: Anthropology, Archaeology, Architectural History, Architecture, Geography, Historic Preservation, History, Landscape Architecture, Museums, Planning, or a closely related field.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Admission for International Students To be admitted for graduate study, international students must present to Northwestern State University an evaluation of their educational credentials by a United States professional evaluating service that has been approved by the university. International students must also meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate School. In addition, other documents required are: official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores (minimum score of 500 paper and 173 computer), an official Financial Statement Certification verifying bank funds available in U.S. dollars, an Educational Experience by Years list, a Health Form, and Immunization Record. All admission records must be on file at least 30 days prior to the date of registration. International students are only admitted on a conditional basis for the first 12 hours (see conditional admission).  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores (minimum score of 500 paper and 173 computer)  Other Requirements 1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum grade point average of 2.0; 2. Application on file prior to registration; 3. Official transcripts on file prior to registration; 4. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores with a minimum of 750 on verbal plus quantitative sections; 5. Two letters of recommendation. All graduate students must furnish official transcripts from each college or university attended. All students applying for entry or re-entry to graduate study at Northwestern must be eligible to return to their former institutions to be considered for admission to Northwestern. No credit will be granted to a student by Northwestern for work done while suspended or dismissed from any institution. Northwestern does not award graduate credits for portfolio-based experiential learning.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 290  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 893  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $543  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $8318  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable