Applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, or its equivalent from a foreign institution. The Catholic University of America is seeking candidates who hold a Bachelor's degree and have a demonstrated, successful career (minimum three to five years professional experience), or have a graduate degree in another discipline.

Resumes and personal statements will be carefully considered by the Admissions Committee.

Official transcript(s) from all universities and colleges attended
Resume or curriculum vitae
Personal statement
Writing Sample
One Letter of recommendation (no more than two)
Graduate school entrance exams are not required, however, those who have taken these exams are requested to provide their scores.

A TOEFL score of 100 for the internet-based test (iBT) or 600 for the paper-based test (PBT)

Official Transcript(s) from All Undergraduate and Graduate Institutions
U.S. applicants must submit an official transcript from each undergraduate and graduate school attended.
Transcripts should be sent directly from the school, or may be submitted in a sealed envelope along with other application materials from the applicant.
International applicants must submit an official English translation or certified evaluation of an official transcript from each undergraduate and graduate school attended.
For applicants from countries in which a university will only release official transcripts to the student, the applicant may submit a photocopy if a notary or other official third party certifies that the photocopy is a true and correct copy of the original document.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Please submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.

Personal Statement
Please submit a brief personal statement which addresses:

Relevant professional experience
Reason for application to the M.L.S. program
Any additional significant information
Writing Sample
Please submit a professional or academic writing sample (written solely by the applicant) that indicates the applicant's writing ability.