Applying for Admission

Standard requirements for all graduate programs

• Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
• Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.

  If International: Uploads must include all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.

  After admission: Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certified records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certified copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.

• If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.

  When sending TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed.

• If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
• Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.

Additional requirements specific to this program

• Resume/CV
• Personal Statement: In 3-5 pages, provide a description of the relations, challenges, and opportunities among teaching, learning, and curriculum, along with an explication of personal goals and interests in completing this Ed.S. Reviewers will be looking for a fit between the applicant's goals and interests and the EdS programmatic ability to address those goals and interests.
• Writing Sample:  Provide a writing sample that demonstrates your scholarly writing ability, for example a term paper, thesis, or published article.
• A complete background check may be required upon admission to the program. Many institutions require a criminal history background check before an individual is allowed to work, volunteer, conduct research or collect data within their facility. CEHS students who are required in their program to go into daycare facilities, schools, hospitals, or other community agencies must complete a background check before CEHS can place them in these facilities.