Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Chemistry - 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 in chemistry or related field, and if applicable, complete, official transcript of any graduate courses taken or degrees held
- Three completed Reference for Graduate Admission forms; references may attach a letter but they 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
- Passing score on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), both the communications and literacy skills portion and the subject area portion appropriate for this program
- Students must consult with the program coordinator for review of the content background; additional content courses may be required to meet licensure standards
Program Prerequisites
- Adolescent Psychology course
Application Deadlines
- We recommend that you apply no later than May 1 for fall enrollment, October 1 for spring enrollment and February1 for summer enrollment.
- Please be advised that applications will not be reviewed until they are complete (all required materials are received). Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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