MSEd Application
Application Timeline:
Spring 2021 Admission: | Fall 2021 Admission |
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November 2 – Priority Deadline Rolling Admission after November 2 |
July 1 – Priority Deadline Rolling Admission after July 1 |
Application Requirements
1
Submit your Application
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. Consider sharing a story that demonstrates why you are pursuing a master’s in literacy education. Be sure to include how you think this master’s program might support you in improving your practice and address literacy challenges in today’s classrooms.
3
Submit your official college transcript from your baccalaureate institution
(showing evidence of at least a B average in your major field)
4
Submit standardized test scores from within the past 5 years.
Submit one of the following:
- GRE (above the 50th percentile): You send your score to Houghton (Houghton’s GRE code: 3552)
- edTPA (passing score): Houghton will obtain scores from the New York State TEACH system
5
Submit a valid teacher certification
6
Obtain and submit two letters of recommendation
7
Update and submit your resume
Admission Criteria
Undergraduate Degree
A Bachelor’s Degree with at least a B average in your major field
GRE/edTPA
A GRE score above the 50th percentile or a passing score on the edTPA in the last 5 years
Teacher Certification
A valid initial teacher certification achieved or in-progress