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 |
No |
No |
| Essay or personal statement |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fingerprint |
No |
No |
| Interview |
No |
No |
| Minimum ACT score |
No |
N/A |
| Minimum GPA |
Yes |
Yes |
| Minimum GPA in content area coursework |
N/A |
Yes |
| Minimum GPA in professional education coursework |
N/A |
Yes |
| Minimum SAT score |
No |
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 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Transcript |
Yes |
Yes |
Description of Admissions Requirements
Baccalaureate Programs:
Minimum GPA: 2.75
To continue in program: Must maintain GPA of 2.75; earn at least a B- in each required ED course; meet MTEL milestones. Students complete pre-practicum hours in the field beginning their first year.
Post-baccalaureate Programs:
Pass Communication and Literacy MTELs; meet all requirements of Graduate Admission Office. Conditional Acceptance is available.
Massachusetts 