Application Process
Application and supporting materials must be filed with the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in the Office of the
Dean of the College of Education well in advance of the intended semester of entry. Items to be submitted are:
- An application for admission to graduate study
- A non-refundable fee of $10 check or money order (not required for
. .students previously enrolled at ASU)
- official transcripts of all previous college work
- Official test scores (from ETS) for either the GRE or the MAT (test must have
. .been taken with the past five years)
- Statement of goals
- A copy of the teaching certificate and/or license
- Verification of at least two years of full-time teaching experience
- 3 letters of reference from individuals who are qualified to make
. .recommendations on potential as a graduate student
Students who are admitted to one of the graduate degree programs, but do not attend for a period of two consecutive
semesters, must reapply for admission.
Admission to Graduate Degrees
It is the responsibility of each applicant to follow the application procedures completely and correctly and to be certain that
all materials have been submitted to the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in the Office of the Dean of the College of Education.
Incomplete applications cannot be processed. Admission is for entry into a specific program of study. A student who is
admitted for one major may enter a different major only if, and after, formal approval of an application for a different major
in which the applicant meets all College of Education, departmental, and program requirements and prerequisites. Students
wishing to change the major should file an application with the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in the Office of the Dean for
the College of Education.
Admission Requirements to Master Degree Programs
The following minimum admission criteria apply to all masters of education programs in the College of Education. In some
fields of study, additional requirements may apply. Students should check with the appropriate department to determine
these special requirements.
1. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in the
. . proposed field of study or a closely related field.
2. A valid teaching certificate or license.
3. A minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience. In secondary
. . English, Mathematics, Social Sciences, and History the student must hold
. . a valid teaching certificate in the proposed field of study.
4. A grade point average of at least 2.75 (4.0 scale) on all previous course
. . work. In the early childhood, middle school, and secondary education
. . programs, a grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale) on all previous
. . course work is required.
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