Admission Requirements

Applicants to master’s programs in the Teacher Education Department must meet the following criteria

• Meet the Graduate School admission requirements;
• Hold a 2.75 undergraduate GPA or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate work or 3.3 GPA in 12 hours or more of work at the graduate level or a minimum 50th percentile on the Graduate Record Examination writing. International students must have a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL; 
• Teacher Certification
  • Required: Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education (ECE) , Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (CI) , or for students in Master of Arts in Learning Technology and Design  who are pursuing the NP endorsement: hold a valid teaching credential. For international students who do not intend to teach in the United States, this requirement can be waived.
  • Not Required: Master of Arts in Educational Psychology (EPDL) , Master of Arts in Social Foundations of Education (SFND) , Master of Arts in Reading (RDNG) , or for students in Master of Arts in Learning Technology and Design  not pursuing the NP endorsement.
• Furnish an analysis of professional goals written by the candidate. This analysis should include a description of how the chosen degree program will help meeting the selected goals and how the candidate’s life experiences, accomplishments, and interests will contribute to his or her success in the program; and
• Request and have submitted two letters of recommendation that address the candidate’s professional commitment, experience, and potential. The transcripts, analysis of goals and letters of recommendation should give evidence of potential for graduate-level scholarship.

Department Information

Teacher Education, College of Education

Martha Kinney-Sedgwick, Ph.D. | Department Head | 313 Porter | 734.487.3260 | mkinneys@emich.edu

Advisor Information

Virginia M. Harder, Ph.D. | 313 Porter | 734.487.2729 | vharder1@emich.edu

Additional Requirements

Retention Requirements

Students must successfully complete all retention requirements before proceeding with the remainder of the program.

1. Attendance at a program orientation.
2. From 15 to 18 hours of graduate credit, including CURR 654  or CURR 655 , CURR 653  and required EDPS and SOFD courses, with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
3. A satisfactory assessment of written communication.

Students lacking the requirements must meet with the advisor to determine whether to withdraw from the program or apply for continuing eligibility by completing a plan of remediation.

Exit Requirements

To graduate, students must:

1. Complete an approved program of study with a GPA of 3.0 or better;
2. Successfully present to the Graduate Review Board a professional teaching portfolio;
3. Apply for graduation and obtain the advisor’s recommendation; and
4. Meet all other Office of Graduate Studies and Research requirements for the degree.

Degree Requirements: 30 hours