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Early application to the M.A.Ed. Program

Applying for Admission

So you are in the last semester of your junior year and just realized you want to enter the teaching profession? Then you can apply early to the MAEd.  You can choose Elementary Education, Secondary English, Secondary Math, Secondary Science, Secondary Social Studies Special Education, or English as a Second Language/Bilingual Education.

Application to the MAEd Program

The application opens on June 1 each year, and remains open until Jan. 15.     

 

Our admissions process is holistic as well as competitive: we seek a diverse array of students who are committed to academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and personal achievement. Successful students exhibit:

  • Academic achievement to date as exhibited by grades, course load, difficulty of courses trends in academic performance, and recovery from academic setbacks.
  • Personal attributes and life experiences that illustrate resilience in the face of challenges, ethical character, openness to diverse perspectives, creative spirit, and collaborative ability.
  • Strong communication skills as demonstrated by one's application essay.
  • Students must have a 3.0 GPA to apply to the program; however, meeting this minimum benchmark does not guarantee admission. 

Student Advisement

Upon admission to the program, students are assigned academic advisors who are faculty members in the School of Education. Before registering for education courses, students meet with their advisors to discuss academic, personal and professional goals; to review both the academic regulations of the university and the specific course requirements for teacher certification; and to plan a program of studies in education. Education advisors work with the students throughout the senior year and the graduate program.

Licensure Exam Requirements

In addition to coursework and field experiences there are exams required for program completion and licensure.  A complete listing of the required tests is available on the Office of Teacher Education website.