Master of Education Admission Requirements
Students
who enter the M.Ed. program must possess an earned baccalaureate degree in Technology
Education or a related content area such as industrial arts or occupational
technical education. Matriculating students must meet all requirements for regular
admission to the graduate program. In some cases, provisional admission will
be granted.Applicants must fulfill the following for regular admission:
- Complete
the graduate school application for a degree program including a statement
of purpose.
- Undergo
a structured review by the graduate faculty admissions committee.
- Possess
an undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, or
possess a prior graduate degree.
- May
require a writing sample essay that focuses on current educational issues,
as determined by the graduate faculty admissions committee.
- Submit
official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended.
- Submit
three letters of evaluation/recommendation that address:
- Personal
qualities, e.g. character and academic abilities, problem solving, conceptual
thinking, and the writing and speaking skills needed to support a rigorous
graduate program.
- Personal
determination and commitment needed to complete the program.
Students
must achieve passing scores which meet established Maryland State standards
on the core battery of the PRAXIS teacher examinations.Transcripts and academic
credentials of all applicants will be reviewed by the graduate admissions committee.
Individuals who lack appropriate coursework will be expected to complete the
identified course content requirements prior to their enrollment in the capstone
research portion of the program.
For an application package, please click
here