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14 4. International applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency as part of their application. Degree and GPA Requirements Applicants for master's-level programs must: 1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university Students who lack a baccalaureate degree may qualify to apply for admission through the Undergraduate Degree Exemption (UDE) program. 2. Have at least a 2.5 (2.00 = C) undergraduate grade point average Applicants to the Master of Arts in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health or School Counseling) or the Master of Arts program in the following major: Apologetics and Ethics, New Testament, Old Testament or Theology must have a 3.00 (B) undergraduate grade point average. For applicants who cannot meet this undergraduate standard, it may be possible to enter a degree or certificate program under one of the exceptions listed below. Applicants hoping to pursue an exception will be asked to submit a statement explaining why they do not meet the minimum GPA requirement and may be asked to enter under one of the following exceptions: a. Enter as a non-degree student and complete predetermined courses with a minimum GPA re- quirement. Specific courses and GPA requirements are determined by the department chair of the program to which the student is interested in applying. b. Submit a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with a minimum score of 146 verbal and 4 analyti- cal. c. Complete at least fifteen hours of graduate work at an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Additional requirements for the Master of Theology program: 1. Hold a Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. 2. Have at least a 3.0 (3.0 = B) graduate grade point average. 3. Biblical Language requirements: a. ThM (New Testament): three semesters of Greek and two semesters of Hebrew. b. ThM (Old Testament): three semesters of Hebrew and two semesters of Greek. c. ThM (Theology): no biblical languages requirement. Additional requirements for the Doctor of Ministry program: 1. Hold a master's degree from an accredited institution. 2. Have at least a 3.0 (3.0=B) grade point average. 3. If the master's degree is not a Master of Divinity degree, be able to pass an oral examination of knowledge of the Bible, theology, and the arts of ministry. 4. Have at least three years of ministry leadership experience. 5. Currently be in a ministry context that allows for application of the concepts learned and doctoral research. Additional requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision: 1. Hold a counseling master's degree from a CACREP or CORE institution, or its equivalent 2. Have a master's GPA of 3.5, a student may be accepted with a 3.0-3.5 with the inclusion of a GPA statement 3. Participation in an admissions interview 4. One year clinical experience, which may have been completed before or during the master's program.