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:: Moderate Special Needs

Admissions Requirements

The MEd Program in Special Education will recommend for admission those applicants who present evidence of their ability to do graduate work with distinction. Such evidence will normally include:

  1. A distinguished undergraduate transcript with generally a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

  2. Scores on the Communications and Literacy portion of Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). Out-of-state applicants may submit scores from either the Miller Analogies Test or the Graduate Record Examination. Applicants who do not submit MTEL scores may be admitted provisionally, with the condition that scores on the MTEL Communications and Literacy be submitted by the end of the first semester of study. Please note: While MTEL scores are required, the MAT and/or GRE is waived if the student already holds a graduate degree in a related field.

  3. Three letters of recommendation submitted by persons who are knowledgeable about teaching special needs students, who have worked closely with the applicant, and who have direct knowledge of the applicant’s teaching skills.

  4. A writing sample indicating the applicant’s ability to write in a clear, concise, and professional manner.  This sample may be in the form of a recent term paper or a narrative report of a student evaluation based on the use of formal/informal tests. The Graduate College of Education has as its basic goal that the students who graduate are thoughtful and responsive educators, committed to change for social justice. Please ensure that your writing sample demonstrates how you and your work fit into such a description. Your writing sample should also exemplify the experiences or values in your life that match this philosophy NOTE: This writing sample is in addition to the statement of intent requirement for Moderate Special Needs.

  5. A personal interview with a member of the faculty may be requested for Moderate Special Needs.