Special Education (MEd, Graduate Certificate, Post-Master’s Certificate, Teacher Licensure) — Admission Requirements
Please see the general statement of admission requirements for all graduate studies programs in the “Admissions” section of this publication, and the “Special Instructions for Applicants to Individual Programs” section at the back of this publication.
Please see also the description of admission requirements listed under “Professional Preparation Programs for Education” in the “Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements” section of this publication.
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
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A distinguished undergraduate transcript with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
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Submission of 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 (this requirement may be waived if the applicant already holds a graduate degree in a related field).
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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 potential and/or skills.
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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 the preparation of thoughtful and responsive educators, committed to change for social justice. Please ensure that your writing sample demonstrates how you and your work fit such a definition. NOTE: This writing sample is in addition to the statement of intent required as part of the general application.
- A personal interview with a member of the faculty may be requested.