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Application Materials
- Completed Admissions Application.
- A $50 non-refundable application fee made payable to Salem State - check or money order.
- Official undergraduate transcript(s) showing 1) minimum of a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree with a major in biology, chemistry, or related field, and 2) a 2.75 cumulative GPA with a 3.0 GPA in the major field of study.
- Official transcripts of 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.
- Copy of teacher's license(s), if any.
- Copy of passing scores on the Communication & Literacy portion and Subject Area portion (biology or chemistry) of the Massachusetts Tests for Educational Licensure (MTEL).
- Statement of purpose, describing why you are interested in the program. Please include any information you think would help the admissions committee evaluate your application.
Additional Requirements
- A personal interview is required.
Application Deadline
- We recommend that 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).
Program Prerequisites
- Adolescent psychology course
- Satisfactory content knowledge of biology or chemistry
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