Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Reading - Apply
Application Materials
- Completed Admissions Application.
- A $50 non-refundable application fee made payable to Salem State – check or money order.
- Complete, official transcript documenting the award of a bachelor’s degree and any graduate courses taken or degrees held.
- Three completed Reference for Graduate Admission forms. References may attach a letter, but must also return the form.
- Official copy of scores from either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) taken within the last five years. Those who already hold a master's degree or higher are exempt from this requirement.
- Students for whom English is not a first language must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores.
- Statement of purpose (500- to 1,000-words, double-spaced) addressing the following questions:
-What factors in your personal and professional history have influenced you in the past and now lead you to seek admission to this program at Salem State?
-What are your long-term professional goals, and how will this program help you meet them?
-Is there any other information that you think would help the admissions committee to evaluate your application?
Additional Materials and Requirements
- Because applicants must have an initial teaching license and one year of teaching experience in the area of license, submit the following additional credentials as part of your application:
- Copy of an initial or professional Massachusetts teaching license in a classroom teaching field
- Verification/official documentation of one year of classroom teaching experience in the area of the license held
- Evidence of a passing score on the Communication and Literacy portion of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).
Application Deadlines
- We recommend you apply no later than May 1 for fall enrollment, October 1 for spring enrollment and February 1 for summer enrollment.
- Please be advised that applications will not be reviewed until they are complete (all required materials are received).
Taking Classes Prior to Admission
If you want to take graduate courses before you apply for admission, you may use the First-Time Self-Service for Non-Degree Students. This allows you to create a student account and register online for the first time. After this initial registration, you will be able to use Navigator to register, access grades, and update personal information.
Please note that utilizing this system does not constitute admission to this program. If you plan to become a degree-seeking, matriculated student, you must apply before your third course, as only nine credits taken before matriculation may be counted toward your degree.
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