Program Admission

Graduate School Application

After reviewing the admission requirements below, please select the appropriate application. The University is transitioning application platforms; pay close attention when selecting the application below.

• 2021-2022 Application (Winter 22)
• 2022-2023 Application (Summer 22, Fall 22, or Winter 23)  

The program you are applying to may not accept applicants every semester.

For additional information regarding the application process, please see Graduate Admissions or International Admissions.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Graduate School Requirements

A four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. In addition, a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program, is required for full admission. Applicants who do not meet minimum admission requirements may be considered for conditional admission. See International Admissions for international applicant requirements.

• Applicants must have completed a master’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
• Request recommendation forms from two professional supervisors and/or supervising professors that address the applicant’s professional work quality. Applicants may request recommendation letters in addition to completing the recommendation form. Applicants are encouraged to ask recommenders to submit a recommendation letter if this could enhance their application materials. Recommendation forms and letters must come directly from your reference.
• Applicants must submit a résumé that details their professional and educational experiences.
• Applicants must complete the personal statement of accomplishments and academic goals portion describing the reasons for requesting admission. This essay must be a minimum of 250 words and will be reviewed as an indicator of writing ability.

Department Information

Teacher Education | Wendy Burke, Ph.D., Department Head | 313 Porter, 734.487.3260, wburke1@emich.edu

Advisor Information

Shawn Quilter, Ph.D., 313 Porter, 734.487.6567, squilter@emich.edu

Chris Robbins, Ph.D., 313 Porter, 734.487.3260, crobbin2@emich.edu

Degree Requirements: 32 hours

• Required Foundation Courses: 12 hours

• EDST 800 - Seminar 1: Introduction to Education Studies: Scholarships, Teaching and Learning 3 hrs
• EDST 801 - Seminar 2: Education, Democracy and Social Thought 3 hrs
• EDST 802 - Seminar 3: Education, Communities and Globalization 3 hrs
• EDST 805 - Quantitative Methods I 3 hrs

• or EDST 806 - Qualitative Methods  3 hrs

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  Concentration Electives: 17 hours

  Additional hours of concentration courses to equal a total of 32 hours. Concentration courses will be selected with an advisor. A student’s concentration will not appear on their transcript. 

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  Required Culminating Experiences: 3 hours

• EDST 889 - Internship 3 hrs