Elementary Education (M.A.T.) optional subject endorsement
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Elementary Education (M.A.T.) with:
Optional Middle School 5-8 Subject Endorsement
Admission requirements:
- A completed graduate application form, including a $55 non-refundable application fee
- A 250-500 word essay discussing your goals and objectives for pursuing admission to the degree program to which you are applying
- Official transcripts from all previous U.S. colleges attended or official course-by-course evaluation of any foreign transcripts*
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Passing scores on Praxis II Content Knowledge (see for testing requirement)
- Official documentation of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS)
Pre-requisites:
- Behavioral science courses or advised equivalent/alternatives
- Studies in Physiology, Health and Hygiene or Equivalent
- Studies in Developmental Psychology
- Studies in Intercultural Relations
- Demonstration of Computer Literacy
*Note: Â鶹´«Ã½ does not evaluate international transcripts. In lieu of a transcript, applicants with a non-U.S. degree need to submit a course-by-course evaluation from a that includes U.S. bachelor’s degree equivalency information for their coursework.
International Applicants:
This program is not currently available to international students seeking an F-1 student visa
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