国际学生入学条件
The minimum GPA is 3.0
A Bachelor's degree and GPA of at least 3.0 are required for consideration. There is no GRE requirement. We look for both a strong academic background and dedication to the tradition of Yoga.
1) Application:
Begin your application online by clicking here. All materials will be uploaded through the SLATE portal.
2) Transcript(s):
Official transcript(s) must be sent directly from the undergraduate institution to the Graduate Admissions office.
3) Letter of Intent:
The letter of intent should address the applicant's academic background, interest in Graduate Yoga Studies, and her or his background in the field of Yoga. The letter should also indicate what the applicant hopes to learn and achieve in the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies program. Letters of intent average three to five pages. Please note at the top of your letter of intent which MA program you are applying to: the Residency program in Los Angeles or the Low-Residency program online.
4) Two Letters of Recommendation:
We recommend that applicants submit a letter from 1) a teacher or professor, and 2) a personal or work reference. The letter should indicate for how long and in what capacity the recommender has known the applicant.
5) A Short Video Introduction:
So the admissions committee can get to know you, please create a short (five minute) video of introduction. This video is a companion piece to the Letter of Intent, a chance for us to know your personal history in the field of Yoga, your current intentions and goals for the future. Please address the following questions: Why LMU Graduate Yoga Studies and why now? What is your academic background? What is your Yoga background? What part of the academic study of Yoga most interests you, and/or which of the listed classes do you most look forward to?
Upload your video to Youtube or Vimeo on a private setting (no password, please), and copy and past the link directly into the application where noted.
If you have any questions, please email YogaStudies@lmu.edu.
6) Essay Response:
Read the Premodern Yoga Systems chapter from Selling Yoga by Andrea Jain. In five pages respond to the following:
1) Summarize key features of Premodern Yoga as conveyed by Professor Andrea Jain
2) What aspect of the chapter resonates with your experience of Yoga? Why?
The essay response should also be uploaded online via the application system.
The minimum TOEFL score for admission into most graduate programs is 100 internet-based (IELTS Overall Band Score of 7)
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- 雅思总分:7
- 托福网考总分:100
- 托福笔试总分:160
- 其他语言考试:NA
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课程简介
Loyola Marymount University offers the first Master of Arts in Yoga Studies in America. Yoga is regularly practiced by an estimated 36.7 million Americans, but often physical practices are emphasized. The MA in Yoga Studies program works to explore a full picture of the tradition from practice to text to theory. Graduate students engage in deep study of Yoga philosophy and history, Sanskrit, elements of physical practice, comparative spirituality, study in India.<br><br>The program produces knowledgeable leaders in the field of Yoga. Post-graduation, our students have gone on to further study in related Ph.D. programs, have begun teaching Yoga in undergraduate institutions, opened centers and studios, found leadership work in Yoga media companies, and work to train other teachers in Yoga.<br><br>The Residential Master of Arts in Yoga Studies program is a 2 year program. It provides the study of the Yoga tradition from multiple perspectives. Courses are formatted for in-depth engagement and discussion. The group experience in India allows for opportunities to integrate the in-class material. The program meets the needs of Yoga students and teachers alike who are seeking to enhance their knowledge of the tradition in both theory and practice.<br><br>The total time to complete the residential M.A. in Yoga Studies track is 21 months and amounts to 36 graduate level credits. In addition to the following curriculum, all students must complete a certificate program as a pre/co-requisite to graduation.
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