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Prospective Students
How to Apply
Specific Admissions Requirements by Program: Masters Degree
Teacher Education | Curriculum & Instruction | Educational Leadership & Policy Studies | Educational Psychology | Special Education
Admissions requirements vary by program. Select your program of interest to see specific information for programs of interest to you.
Teacher Education (MIT)
Elementary Education
BA/BS; 3.0 min. GPA; Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic (WEST-B)*; Washington Educator Skills Test-Endorsements (WEST-E)*; resume; 2 letters of recommendation; goal statement (300-400 words - download helpful tips on writing goal statements for the TEP program); 60 hrs supervised educational experience with children; prerequisite coursework; click here for complete application details. Interview for finalists.
*All Teacher Education Program applicants are required by the state of Washington to complete the 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 dates and locations and to register on line for the WEST-E and WEST-B, go to www.west.nesinc.com.
Secondary Education
We are proud to announce that our Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) is undergoing a major renewal. Based on the latest research on teacher education, and in collaboration with the College of Education, the College of Arts and Sciences, and Public School Partners, we will be launching an updated program in March, 2009.
Curriculum & Instruction (MEd)
Educational Communication & Technology (M.Ed.)
BA/BS; GRE General Test; background in subject field and education; 2 letters of reference; 300-600 word goal statement, writing sample. Please see program description for details.
All other study options:
BA/BS; GRE General Test; background in subject field and education; 2 letters of reference; 300-600 word goal statement. Please see specific program descriptions for details:
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (MEd/Certification)
Danforth Educational Leadership Program
BA/BS; MEd (or simultaneous enrollment in MEd);GRE General Test; demonstrated leadership ability; 3 years of teaching experience; arrange for half-time work release for the internship requirement; sample of scholarly writing. Please see the Danforth website for additional requirements, detailed instructions, and relevant forms.
All other M.Ed programs
BA/BS; Min.3.0 GPA last 90 credits; GRE General Test; resume/vita; 3 letters of recommendation re: academic and professional work; goal statement; sample of scholarly writing.
Educational Psychology (MEd)
Human Development & Cognition/Cognitive Studies
BA/BS; GRE General Test; 2 letters of reference; 500-600 word goal statement; resume; understanding of the basic language of education and psychology. Please click here for additional application information.
Measurement, Statistics, & Research Design
BA/BS; GRE General Test; 2 letters of reference; 500-600 word goal statement; resume; understanding of the basic language of education and psychology. Please click here for additional application information.
School Psychology
Goal statement (see below); BA/BS; min. GPA 3.0; min. GRE General test, min. V: 500, Q: 500; vita/resume; 3 letters of recommendation from professors or first-line supervisors addressing communication skills, ability to interact w/ supervisors, peers, & children, & your teaching, counseling and/or assessment skills.
Goal statement should address reasons for seeking entry to program; experience in teaching, counseling and assessment, & professional aspirations. Click here for application instructions.
Special Education (MEd)
Early Childhood Special Education
BA/BS; min GPA 3.0 last 90 credits; GRE General Test; 500-600 word goal statement; 2 letters of recommendation; For more information, click here.
Emotional/Behavior Disabilities
BA/BS; min GPA 3.0 last 90 credits; GRE General Test; 500-600 word goal statement; 2 letters of recommendation; experience in a P-12 educational setting. For more information, click here.
SEHI: Professional Preparation of Special Education Teachers at the Elementary Level
Teaching Certificate; BA/BS; min GPA 3.0 last 90 credits; GRE General Test; 500-600 word goal statement; 2 letters of recommendation. For more information about program options in Special Education, click here.
All other MEd programs
BA/BS; min GPA 3.0 last 90 credits; GRE General Test; 500-600 word goal statement; 2 letters of recommendation. For more information about program options in Special Education, click here.
