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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
N/A
Essay or personal statement
Yes
N/A
Fingerprint
No
N/A
Interview
No
N/A
Minimum ACT score
No
N/A
Minimum GPA
Yes
N/A
Minimum GPA in content area coursework
Yes
N/A
Minimum GPA in professional education coursework
Yes
N/A
Minimum SAT score
No
N/A
Minimum basic skills test score
No
N/A
Minimum number of course/credits/semester hours completed
Yes
N/A
Recommendation(s)
Yes
N/A
Subject area/academic content test or other subject matter verification
Yes
N/A
Transcript
No
N/A
Description of Admissions Requirements
Baccalaureate Programs: [All students must achieve a minimum 2.8 GPA, successfully complete prepracticum requirements, and pass all MTELs relevant to the license they seek before admittance to the program.]
Post-baccalaureate Programs: [All students must achieve a minimum 2.8 GPA in BA coursework and participate in an admissions interview before admittance to program. Passing all MTELs relevant to the license sought is highly recommended before starting the program.]
Massachusetts 