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School of Education: Graduate Program Admission Requirements
The School of Education uses a holistic approach in evaluating application materials. Upon completion of all application materials submitted to the Graduate School, the School of Education's Assistant Dean reviews the materials and makes a recommendation to the assistant to the academic vice president. A minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate cumulative grade point average along with the appropriate test scores, letters of recommendation, and goals statements are used together to determine a candidates preparation for admission to a graduate program. All master's degree applicants must meet the requirements of the specific program of interest.
Prospective
Admission Process
Admission requirements for each program, including minimum score requirements for standardized tests, are available through the Graduate School or the School of Education. The following steps constitute the process of application and admission to the School of Education Graduate MAT, M.Ed, MA, and Post Master degree programs:
- Submit the appropriate documentation with an application
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MAT |
M.Ed. |
MA |
Post Master |
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Application for Admission form with processing fee (U.S. Funds) |
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Goal statement: focused essay |
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Resume |
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An official copy of transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate institution attended sent directly to the Graduate School |
Copy of transcript verifying Masters degree |
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Letters of recommendation: (from supervisors, former professors, and other professional references) |
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Four letters |
Three letters |
Three letters |
Two letters |
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Passing scores on all tests appropriate to level of licensure (set by the State of Oregon) |
Appropriate score on the |
Appropriate scores on the Graduate Record Exam |
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Candidates for whom English is not the primary language should submit passing scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)* |
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Copy of teaching license |
Copy of teaching license |
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Successful interview with School of Education faculty |
Initial Admin Licensure- Successful interview with |
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Initial Admin Licensure- Successful interview with |
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* This test may be used in lieu of the Miller Analogies Test for M.Ed. students for whom English is not their primary language from birth. A birth certificate or affidavit is required. |
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- Application files and materials are submitted to:
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University of Portland |
Click here for Graduate Application Forms
Contact Information:
Toll Free: 1.800.546.3633
Guam Toll Free: 1.800.893.4356
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M.Ed. & Post Master:
Anne Rasmussen
rasmusse@up.edu
Office: 503.943.8257
M.A.T.:
Molly Louie
louiem@up.edu
Office: 503.943.7404
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