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Accelerated Master in Education Admission Requirements

 

Qualified applicants must meet all of the requirements listed below:

  • Degree: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
  • GPA: Cumulative College GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Cover letter: A detailed account expressing your career goals, outlining your past experiences working with children/youth, and identifying any existing or potential school sponsorships.
  • Official Transcripts: Official, Sealed Transcripts from all Colleges & Universities you’ve attended.
  • Resume: Current copy of your professional resume.
  • Professional Letters of Recommendation: Two professional references from individuals currently employed in a K-12 setting.
  • Video: Record and share a 2-3-minute teaching demonstration video. (any topic or audience)
  • Prior Experience: At least 100 hours working with students in the target age group.
  • Basic Proficiency: All candidates must meet basic proficiency in Mathematics, English, Reading, and Writing, as demonstrated by a transcript review.
  • Background Check: Full national background check including the national sex offender registry.
Elementary candidates will be required to pass with at least 80% AME Test of Basic Math prior to the start of the program. This ensures students will be successful in the mathematics education courses and elementary Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) exam. Applicants who score below 80% will have the opportunity to complete an undergraduate math course, participate in a non-credit mathematics refresher or study on their own and retake the test before the beginning of the program.
 
Secondary candidates will be required to take the test for the subject area they wish to be certified in by August 15th, 2025. This will ensure they can demonstrate their content knowledge for that subject area.
 

Testing information and study materials can be found at .  Additionally, candidates must achieve passing scores on associated Michigan Teacher Tests for Certification (MTTC) subject area examinations before they can be recommended for certification by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE).

M.Ed. candidates must complete all degree requirements within five years of enrollment in their first graduate education course.

Application deadlines happen annually as follows:
  • Round 1: April 15
  • Round 2: May 1

Interested applicants can schedule an advising appointment by selecting 

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