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 - 2021 |
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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 |
No |
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 