Applicants
must have a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. It is desirable
to have a degree in one of the following areas: urban or regional planning,
architecture, business, economics, public administration, quantitative
geography, computer science, mathematics, operations research, statistics,
political science, physical science, or a similar discipline. Undergraduate
GPA must be at least 3.00 and credit must have been earned in the following
subjects, or equivalent subjects, with a grade of B or better: MAT 180
(3 credits), PHY 155 (4 credits), Computer Science or Management Information
Systems (3 credits), ECO 201 or ECO 202 (3 credits), and STA 391 or
ECO 261 (3 credits). CEG 362 (3 credits) also is required of applicants
who have not had at least one year of acceptable experience with a transportation
agency. Applicants are required to submit scores from verbal, analytical,
and quantitative portions of the GRE General Test, and a two-page Statement
of Objectives indicating a.) previous work experience, particularly
in transportation, b.) the reason they wish to pursue the M.S.T. program;
and c.) how the degree will be utilized following graduation. Applicants
also must submit two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar
with their skills and abilities. Constact the department for additional
information.