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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
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 