Admission Requirements
Regular Admission
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Online Graduate Application |
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One Official Transcript from each institution where you have previously enrolled (undergraduate and graduate). (Transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø will be obtained by the Graduate School |
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Two Recommendations
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Cover Letter |
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*Applicants currently certified to teach language arts who can provide appropriate documentation as to their certification status are encouraged to apply. Prospective applicants should forward questions about equivalency to the Graduate Coordinator in the Department of English.
*The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is no longer required (although scores may be submitted voluntarily by applicants).
The above requirements represent the minimal standards which must be met for consideration for admission to the MA program in the Department of English. Meeting or exceeding these standards does not guarantee admission. The department makes a determination for admission based on these criteria as well as the student's career goals, fit to the program, and evolving trends and standards in the profession.
Unless otherwise indicated above, all required documents must be received on or before the admission deadline for your file to be reviewed. It is the applicant's responsibility to allow adequate time for document delivery and to en-sure receipt of documents. Please allow at least 7-10 days for delivery by mail.
Special Requirements for Students Entering the Program without an Undergraduate Degree in English, Secondary Ed - English, or Middle Grades Ed - English:
Students desirous of entering the program without an undergraduate degree in these fields must have completed at least 5 English courses at the undergraduate or graduate level with a grade of "B" or higher (or comparable preparation accepted at the discretion of the Graduate Studies Committee).
Probationary Admission
Students may be accepted as probationary students in the Department of English. Moreover, in addition to submitting the required admissions materials, students seeking probationary admission must submit a three-page essay to the Department of English, detailing (a) career goals and (b) academic interests. Probationary acceptance is provisional and at the discretion of the Graduate Committee.
International Applicants
International applicants must meet all admission criteria and documentation requirements as defined by the program, however, additional documentation may be required. Please review the information below for specific information and guidelines
- – Applicants whose first language is not English (based on country of citizenship) must submit official scores on the TOEFL exam. International applicants whose first language is not English but who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution may be exempt from the TOEFL requirement.
- Certificate of Finances - The Certificate of Finances is required of any applicant requiring a student visa to enter the United States to complete his or her studies. This document is considered a part of the application for admission and applications will not be reviewed without this document. Applicants who do not require an I-20 student visa to complete their studies are exempt from this requirement.
- Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework. This transcript evaluation must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service such as Josef Silny, ECE, etc. The transcript evaluation does not replace the transcript requirement. Official transcripts are still required.
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