- Application
for Admission to the Division of Graduate Studies and a
$50.00 application fee.
- One
official transcript mailed (not hand-delivered) to the Office
of Graduate Studies from each college or university previously
attended (including all earned grades
and degrees). (For initial non-matriculating enrollment,
an unofficial transcript indicating a 2.8 undergraduate
grade point average or higher and the baccalaureate degree
will suffice.)
- If
an applicants cumulative undergraduate grade point
average (GPA) is below 2.8, the applicant must fulfill the
following:
Present a score rated at the 35th percentile or higher on
the Miller Analogies Test, as indicated below: UNDERGRADUATE
GPA MAT SCORE REQUIRED
2.8 or higher MAT not required
2.57 to 2.79 35th percentile
2.47 to 2.56 45th percentile
2.37 to 2.46 50th percentile
Below 2.37 60th percentile
- A copy
of a valid teaching certificate.
- Any
supporting documents such as letters of reference as required
for particular concentrations or options.
- Evidence
of successful completion of any required pre-requisite courses
as established for a particular concentration.
- Evidence
of an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
of higher education.
After
all of the materials indicated above have been submitted,
the applicant should call (203) 837-8244 to make an appointment
for an admissions interview in the Office of Graduate Studies.
Admissions
Policies
- A student
who wishes to obtain the Master of Science degree in Education
must hold an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited
institution of higher education and a valid teaching certificate
in elementary and/or secondary education.
- Graduate
students in the Master of Science programs must complete
the requirements for the degree within the six (6) year
period immediately preceding the awarding of the degree.
- New
York State certified teachers must check with the NYSED
to determine if a Western Connecticut State University graduate
program meets NYS Certification requirements.
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