51ĀŅĀ×

All graduate applications must be submitted electronically through the Graduate College. You will be prompted to first select the term for which you wish to apply. Then select ā€œGraduate Degree Application.ā€

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree: Applicants are expected to have a bachelorā€™s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or equivalent.
• Official Transcripts of all academic work showing a 3.0 GPA must be submitted with the online application.
• Licensure: You must hold a currently valid teaching license. Please indicate your currently valid license number on the application. If teaching in a non-traditional educational setting, a letter of reference from your supervisor and any certificates should be submitted in your application in lieu of a license number.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae that describes applicant's previous education, work, teaching, and research experience, professional affiliations, community and volunteer experience, honors and awards, and/or publications.
• One Letter of recommendation are required. They can be from former employers, instructors, advisers, or persons otherwise having had a professional or academic experience with you.
• Brief Statement of Qualifications and Professional Goals:
  • Describe your personal and professional background, including teacher preparation, teaching field, and teaching experiences;
  • Describe your current and long-range professional goals.
  • Note: A separate writing sample is NOT required.
• English Proficiency: Please review information about 51ĀŅĀ×ā€™s English Language Proficiency requirements.
• A $50 application fee is associated with the submission of your application for this program.