Program Requirements

Admission into the graduate education program is open to all applicants who hold at least a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or a recognized international institution of higher education. The admission decision will be based on the following:

1. A completed application packet, including a one-page, type written personal goals and objectives statement and $50.00 application fee.

2. Two professional recommendations from individuals qualified to evaluate the candidate's academic and practitioner skills.

3. Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended. Official transcripts must be sent to the school in sealed, unopened envelopes from the institution.

4. A grade point average of 2.67 or better (on a 4.0 scale) in the major field of study. Under special circumstances, a candidate with an extensive work history or other overriding qualifications may be admitted with a slightly lower GPA.

5. Documentation of successful completion of the appropriate portions of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) and valid teaching license(s).