Academic Programs - Middle School Education
All application material must be received by March 1 for matriculation in either Summer or Fall terms, or by October 1 for matriculation in Spring term.
Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. The cumulative grade point for all undergraduate courses should be 3.0 or above on a four-point scale. Before admission, applicants must take either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and should have a pre-August 2011 minimum score of 850 total and at least 400 verbal and 400 quantitative, a post-August 2011 minimum score of at least 146 verbal and 140 quantitative, or the Miller Analogies Test with a score of 402.
Application Procedure
Applicants must submit to the Graduate School:
- The Graduate School application form
- Application fee
- Two official copies of transcripts from all institutions attended
- Official scores from GRE or Miller Analogies Test
- Three names of references who will write letters of recommendation
- For international students, official TOEFL or IELTS scores
The application form, information regarding the GRE and Miller Analogies Test, and other important information are all available at the Graduate School website.
Applicants must submit to the Department of Elementary and Social Studies Education:
- A 2-3 page personal statement describing why you are pursuing this degree, why the Department of Elementary and Social Studies Education is the best place for you to pursue your goals, and what you hope to gain from your experiences as a graduate student.
- A resume or CV
Deadlines: All application materials must be received by March 1 for matriculation in either Summer or Fall terms, or by October 1 for matriculation in Spring term. If space is available, faculty may consider late applications.
Program Planning and Advisement
Upon acceptance into the MEd degree program, students will be assigned to a faculty advisor. Students must communicate with their advisor every semester to plan coursework and to be cleared for registration. Students are responsible for conforming to published policies and for carrying out procedural requirements such as filing appropriate forms in a timely manner.
