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Does the school you are interested in have an "open university," like CA state schools?
Through open university, a student can take regular college classes without formal admission, with the permission of the instructor. Registration is the first week of school. Those opting for this can take up to, I believe, six units a term in semester schools (with a maximum of 12 total). Depending on your department, the classes might be counted once admitted into a master's program. Prerecquisities (sp?) have to be met to take classes. It is a way to get your foot in the door, and hopefully, get the GPA up.
I also flew just below the radar with my first BA, with grades just high enough to stay in school. Too many parties, committees, and side trips away from campus, and my GPA reflected it.
I really had no idea what I wanted to do, but it looked silly to be an undeclared junior/senior, so I finished a major I really wasn't suited for. I went back in a year, completed another BA and worked in the media several years. After having worked for companies that were sold, with layoffs, competition from the net, and some employers looking to hire people just out of school because they worked cheap, I am heading back to school in the fall, with a goal of getting a master's in student affairs.
As far as retaking classes, the GC'ers of above are right about checking with the school. Requirements can change.
I have been admitted into a master's program, conditionally, after having moved my GPA from a dismal 2.2 to 2.6. I am intending to take classes for a year, and then probably re-apply. I've taken classes after getting my second BA, and got As and Bs. I'd like to enter the master's program with no conditions, it makes it possible for me to apply for paid assistantships. The classes I will take this year are among classes needed for a master's. My advisor wants me to start the program now, she's a get out there and fly person, and I am still mulling it over.
I don't know if any of this helps. Good luck.
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