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One unofficial transcript is required from each institution in which you have earned a degree and from each institution that you have attended in the last 5 years. Unofficial transcripts must be issued from the institution you have attended and include your name, institution, coursework, and degree if completed. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded in the online application. Unofficial transcripts must be smaller than 2MB and all text in scanned documents must be legible. If you are offered admission to the College of Education, the Graduate School will request an official transcript.
Curriculum Vitae:
A current academic and professional resume or vita is required. In addition to educational degrees and professional experience, the vita should include a listing of all relevant awards, publications, presentations, or other achievements that will help us evaluate your application.
Personal Statement:
500-600 word goal statement is required.
Recommendation Letter:
2 letters of recommendation are required.
Writing Sample:
If your program requires it, you must submit one or more samples of scholarly writing (e.g., course papers, articles, essays). The sample should demonstrate how well you can analyze or synthesize and critically reflect on information. At least one writing sample must have been written by you alone. If you have no appropriate examples of scholarly writing, we urge you to consider preparing a medium-length (10-12 page) critical essay review of a book that you feel is central to your interests in education. The writing sample will be uploaded in your online application.The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies programs require a writing sample.The other Master of Education programs do not.