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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
Requirement for Any Baccalaureate Program
Requirement for Any Post-Baccalaureate Program
Background
No
No
Essay or personal statement
Yes
Yes
Fingerprint
No
No
Interview
No
No
Minimum ACT score
No
No
Minimum GPA
Yes
Yes
Minimum GPA in content area coursework
N/A
Yes
Minimum GPA in professional education coursework
N/A
N/A
Minimum SAT score
No
No
Minimum basic skills test score
No
No
Minimum number of course/credits/semester hours completed
N/A
N/A
Recommendation(s)
Yes
Yes
Subject area/academic content test or other subject matter verification
Massachusetts 