ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS MAT, INITIAL LICENSURE (p/t evening program)
- A completed application
- Official transcripts from any regionally accredited colleges/universities previously attended - download PDF request form . Please note a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above is generally expected for admission to a graduate program.
- Two letters of recommendation - download PDF
- A leadership/critical analysis essay * (description and length below)
- A current resume
- A personal interview
* Leadership/Critical Analysis Essay (3-4 pages, double-spaced)
The essay should specifically address the following:
- With the understanding that leadership involves influencing others, please give your personal definition of leadership.
- Describe a professional situation in which you have used leadership to initiate change.
- Describe a difficult professional decision and how you critically analyzed your options and reached a decision.
How can you use your prior experiences to make a special contribution to this graduate program and the learning of others?
Candidates must pass the following Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), prior to formal acceptance into the student teaching practicum:
Elementary candidates:
- Communication and Literacy
- General Curriculum
- Foundations of Reading
Secondary candidates:
- Communication and Literacy
- Subject Matter
Please visit the Massachusetts Department of Education website at www.doe.mass.edu for more information on the MTEL.
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