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  4. Teaching and Curriculum (M.Ed.)

Program Requirements for Admission

Note: In addition to the general prerequisites for admission to the Graduate School, the following is required by this degree program:

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GPA Candidates must have achieved an overall junior/senior grade point average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.0 scale. For candidates applying for admission who have completed credits beyond the baccalaureate degree, we will evaluate the last (approximately) 60 credits completed.
Supporting Materials
  • Two letters of recommendation from former professors who can attest to the academic ability of the candidate
  • A statement describing how your professional experiences and academic work led you to pursue a Masters of Education in Teaching and Curriculum. What issues and topics in education are important to you? How might graduate coursework influence your aspirations as an educator? (Minimum 500 words.)
  • Test scores from one of the following:
    • Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
    • Miller Analogies Test or
    • Praxis examinations completed for certification. 

Application Deadline

This program has rolling admission, that is, no specific deadline. Note that it may take 4-6 weeks to receive transcripts and process an application.

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