Program Admission

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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 also meet the following program requirements:

• Hold a 2.75 undergraduate GPA or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate work
• Furnish an analysis of professional goals written by the candidate. This analysis should include a description of how the chosen degree program will meet the selected goals and how the candidate’s life experiences, accomplishments, and interests will contribute to success in the program.
• Two letters of recommendation that addresses the candidate’s professional commitment, experience, and potential for graduate-level scholarship
• Freedom from civil/criminal convictions, academic probation, or administrative probation; ICHAT Criminal Background Check and Statement of Civil/Criminal Convictions; For any civil/criminal conviction, provide a copy of Judgment of Sentence, Registrar of Actions, or Certificate of Conviction and a written explanation of the offense; Applications of students with civil/criminal convictions will be carefully reviewed and may take longer to process.
• A 2-credit course Professional Writing in Educational Settings, is required for international students and candidates who do not have extended learning or teaching experience in K-12 American school settings.
• A 2-credit course Orientation to Standards- and Proficiency-based Instruction is also required for international students and candidates who do not have extended learning or teaching experience in K-12 American school settings.

Department Information

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

Advisor Information

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Molly Thornbladh, 206 Porter, 734.487.1416, mthornbl@emich.edu

Content Knowledge Verification

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The major goal of the MAT-World Language Concentration is to prepare professionals who have at least a baccalaureate degree that includes 30 credits at the 300-level and above or the equivalent level of content knowledge in the language of intended licensure. To meet the Michigan Standards for World Language Teacher Certification and the ACTFL CAEP program accreditation expectations, all candidates must document their knowledge of the world language, linguistics, culture, literature, and civilization before being recommended for a Michigan Standard Teaching License by successfully completing the following assessments:

• earn a passing score on the MTTC world language exam, or lacking such an exam, complete an equivalent comprehensive assessment of professional and content area-specific knowledge;
• document oral proficiency by passing the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI or OPIc) at the state approved level; 
• document proficiency in writing by passing the ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) at the state approved level;
• complete an assessment in language and linguistics that is aligned with ACTFL CAEP expectations;
• complete an assessment in language, literature, civilization, and culture that is aligned with ACTFL CAEP expectations; and
• provide evidence of having participated in a formal study abroad experience or that they have lived for at least a year in a culture/country in which the language is used as the / one of the primary languages of daily communication.

Degree Requirements: 43 hours

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Completion of the 43-credit program of study outlined below leads to a State of Michigan teacher initial secondary teaching certificate with a K-12 endorsement and a MAT in the language in which certification is sought.