Admissions Requirements
Below is a summary of admissions requirements for educator preparation programs at the baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate levels followed by a more detailed description of admissions requirements. All information is reported by the educator preparation provider.
| Summary of Admissions Requirements - 2024 |
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Requirement for Any Baccalaureate Program |
Requirement for Any Post-Baccalaureate Program |
| Background |
Yes |
Yes |
| Essay or personal statement |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fingerprint |
Yes |
No |
| Interview |
No |
Yes |
| Minimum ACT score |
N/A |
N/A |
| Minimum GPA |
Yes |
Yes |
| Minimum GPA in content area coursework |
No |
No |
| Minimum GPA in professional education coursework |
No |
No |
| Minimum SAT score |
N/A |
N/A |
| Minimum basic skills test score |
N/A |
N/A |
| Minimum number of course/credits/semester hours completed |
Yes |
Yes |
| Recommendation(s) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Subject area/academic content test or other subject matter verification |
No |
Yes |
| Transcript |
Yes |
Yes |
Description of Admissions Requirements
Baccalaureate Programs:
Admission to the Concentration in Education program for all students, including transfer students, is based upon the following criteria:
Students must have an overall GPA of 2.8 to be accepted into the program. Students must also show evidence of a time commitment to their personal goals and to professional excellence. All full-time education faculty members review the student applications for admission to the Concentration in Education programs. Applicants are informed of their status for the fall semester by July 1st.
Massachusetts 
EPPP
Admissions Requirements