Houghton student teacher working towards her Masters in Literacy Education, reading to students.

Admissionโ€”MSED

Application Timeline

Once you have chosen your start date, your next step is to submit your free, online application to Houghton.

ย Spring Admission - January 13, 2025 Summer Admission - TBD
January 3, 2025 โ€“ Priority Deadline
Rolling Admission after January 3, 2025
TBD โ€“ Priority Deadline
Rolling Admission after TBD

Application Requirements

Undergraduate Degree

A Bachelorโ€™s Degree with at least a B average in your major field

Teacher Certification

A valid initial teacher certification achieved or in-progress

Complete the Following Steps

1

Complete the free online application

Apply
2

Write and submit a professional statement:

In 300-500 words, describe your professional and educational practices and how they inform your current professional goals.
3

Submit your official college transcript from your baccalaureate institution

(showing evidence of at least a B average in your major field)
4

Submit a valid teacher certification

5

Update and submit your resume

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