Requirements for eligibility are the same whether you’re applying in pursuit of a Master of Arts in Education, a Teacher Leadership Certificate, or as a non-degree seeking student.
Eligibility for this program is dependent on meeting certain criteria. As this is a competitive program, the Teacher Education Department will form a cohort from amongst the applicants who meet eligibility criteria. Meeting the eligibility criteria or minimum standards alone does not guarantee admission.
You have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
For baccalaureate and any prior graduate coursework, you need at least a 3.00 on a 4.00 GPA scale. *Note: This is true for all course work even if it did not lead to a degree. If you have multiple transcripts, we will calculate a cumulative GPA using each of them.
If your GPA was below 3.0, and you still wish to apply, please write a letter to the Admission Committee that:
You must have a minimum of one year of full-time teaching experience in P-12 schools. We encourage you to apply if you:
Note: Full-time or part-time volunteers in schools are eligible for consideration under special situations.