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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
Yes
Yes
Essay or personal statement
Yes
Yes
Fingerprint
Yes
Yes
Interview
Yes
Yes
Minimum ACT score
No
No
Minimum GPA
Yes
Yes
Minimum GPA in content area coursework
Yes
Yes
Minimum GPA in professional education coursework
Yes
Yes
Minimum SAT score
No
No
Minimum basic skills test score
Yes
Yes
Minimum number of course/credits/semester hours completed
Yes
Yes
Recommendation(s)
Yes
Yes
Subject area/academic content test or other subject matter verification
Yes
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Yes
Description of Admissions Requirements
Baccalaureate Programs: Admission Requirements at the Baccalaureate level vary by licensure and degree program. Current admission requirements and procedures can be found at the following website: http://www.umass.edu/education
Post-baccalaureate Programs: Admission Requirements for the Graduate Degree level and Post-BA/Non-Degree level vary by licensure and degree program. Current admission requirements and procedures can be found at the following website: http://www.umass.edu/education
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