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Prospective Students
How to Apply
Masters Degree Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements
The requirements listed below are required for admission to all Masters degree programs in the College of Education. Please note that each individual program may have additional requirements, so please consult the specific areas listed at the bottom of this page.
1. Graduate Record Exam/Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic (TEP only)
The GRE General Test is required for all programs except the Teacher Education Program. This computer-based test is widely available and may be scheduled by calling 1-800-GRE-CALL. You may also visit GRE online. Request that your scores be sent to the University of Washington: our institutional code number is R4854. Any "Education" code will work. Testing is available throughout the year by appointment. Early registration is advised as space may be limited. International Students are also required to submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores.
*All Teacher Education Program applicants are required by the state of Washington to complete the Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic (WEST-B) and the WEST-E. The GRE is not required for admission to the TEP but will be considered as part of the application if submitted. For test information for MIT applicants that reside out of state see this page.
- For dates and locations and to register on line for the WEST-B, go to www.west.nesinc.com.
- West-E — Subject Knowledge Competency Test. For dates, locations, sample tests and registration information for the West-E go to: http://www.west.nesinc.com/index.asp.
2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
3. Grade point average of 3.0 from the most recent 90 (60 semester) credits
4. Transcripts
One official (sealed) transcript from each college or university attended.
5. Goal statement
The goal statement is a very important part of the application process. It is required for both the masters and the doctorate programs. Admissions committees use the goal statement, along with other evidence, to determine whether applicants’ needs and our programs are well-matched. In general, the goal statement should address your goals, relevant experience, future plans, and why the specific program to which you are applying meets your needs. Be sure to include personal experiences that have prepared you for the challenge of graduate school (a character-defining moment, a personal challenge faced, a hardship overcome, or the cultural awareness you’ve developed). Goal statements range from 300-400 words (TEP MIT program) to 3-5 pages, for other degree programs. There is a space in the online application for you to paste or type in your goal statement. Please check individual program requirements for the goal statement length appropriate for your program. TEP applicants may download this document for helpful tips on writing their goal statements.
6. Letters of Recommendation
Please see specific program information to determine whether or not you need to submit letters of recommendation. As part of the online registration process, you will be given instructions for having letters of recommendation submitted electronically. If your recommender cannot submit his or her letter online, a recommendation form may be downloaded for their use.
7. Resume/Vita
A current academic and professional resume or vita is required. In addition to educational degrees and professional experience, the vita should include a listing of all relevant awards, publications, presentations, or other achievements that will help us evaluate your application. There is a space for your resume or vita on the online application form: you can compose it in your word processor and paste it into the form.
8. Writing sample(s)
If your master's degree program requires it, you must submit one or more samples of scholarly writing (e.g., course papers, articles, essays). The sample should demonstrate how well you can analyze or synthesize and critically reflect on information. At least one writing sample must have been written by you alone. If you have no appropriate examples of scholarly writing, we urge you to consider preparing a medium-length (10-12 page) critical essay review of a book that you feel is central to your interests in education.
9. Interviews
Some programs may require an admission interview. Please see specific program information for the masters degree.
Program Specific Requirements
In additon to the General Requirements listed above, each program may have additional requirements. Click the link of your program below to find additional admission requirements.
- Teacher Education
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
- Special Education
Prior Coursework
Certain UW courses taken as a nonmatriculated student may be used toward an advanced degree. Check with the Office of Student Services for further details, as a number of restrictions limit the use of nonmatriculated coursework.
Use of graduate coursework from another institution may be used upon approval of a formal petition presented to the Graduate Program Coordinator. Petitions may be processed after you have completed one quarter as a graduate student and no later than one quarter prior to completing your master's degree. Appropriate coursework taken as a UW graduate nonmatriculated student may be applied to your degree and does not require a petition.
You may apply a maximum of 12 quarter credits to your master's degree earned in courses as a Graduate Nonmatriculated student, and/or courses transferred from another university. Credit by either independent study through correspondence or advanced credit examination is not transferable. Check with the Office of Student Services before registering for courses through UW Extension.
Ready to apply?
Please review the application procedures for the link to Graduate School Admissions.
