CTEP Collaborative Teacher Education Program, School of Education






Graduate School Information
Phone & Walk-in
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday
gradques@grad.umass.edu


Admissions
530 Goodell Building
(413) 545-0721 (24 hours)
(413) 545-0722
Fax: (413) 577-0010
gradadm@grad.umass.edu


Records, Registration, and Transcripts
534 Goodell Building
(413) 545-0024
Fax: (413) 577-0386
gradrec@grad.umass.edu


Degree Requirements
534 Goodell Building
(413) 545-0025
Fax: (413) 577-0010
degreq@grad.umass.edu


Graduate Dean
514 Goodell Building
(413) 545- 5271
Fax: (413) 545-3754
graddean@grad.umass.edu


Student Recruitment & Retention
(413) 545-5284
Fax: (413) - 545 - 3754
ogsrr@grad.umass.edu


Assistantships & Fellowships
239 Whitmore Bldg.
(413) 545-5287
Fax: (413) 577-0007
gradappt@grad.umass.edu


admissions

CTEP seeks applicants who demonstrate:

  • Initiative
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Passion for learning
  • Respect for the diversity of public school children and their families 

Experience with children in schools and other educational environments and a strong academic record is highly valued.   Applicants must be able to balance intensive course work with full-day internships in schools. 

CTEP encourages individuals with a range of experiences to apply.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. with a major in the liberal arts, mathematics, science, or the social and behavioral sciences.  While many applicants have an Education Minor, it is not a requirement.
Minimum undergraduate 2.75 G.P.A.  (Note that the average G.P.A. of  current CTEP students is 3.4)  If the G.P.A. is lower than the minimum requirement, applicants must submit a detailed letter of explanation.
Passing scores on the Communication and Literacy Skills portion of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). NOTE: Although passing scores on the remaining two MTELs (Foundations of Reading & General Curriculum or Early Childhood) are not required for application to CTEP, these two MTELs must be passed by June 1. (MTEL test dates are limited. To meet the June 1 deadline, students are encouraged to begin taking these tests during their junior year.) See details on submitting test scores below.

Evidence of, or specific plan for, meeting prerequisite knowledge base in mathematics.  Nine credits (minimum) of approved college-level mathematics with a grade of B or higher are required.

UMass Students: Math 113, 114 and Educ 463 are required.

Applicants from other institutions: Submit course syllabi for review.  CLICK for descriptions of these UMass courses. Students are encouraged to contact CTEP prior to application process for guidance in meeting this requirement.

Evidence of, or specific plan for, meeting prerequisite knowledge base in reading/writing methods. 

UMass Students: Educ. 461 (Principles and Methods of Reading and Language Arts) is required and also serves as preparation for the MTEL. 

Applicants from other institutions: Submit a literacy course syllabus for review.  CLICK for description of this UMass courses. Students are encouraged to contact CTEP prior to application process for guidance in meeting this requirement.

Application Materials

COMPLETE Graduate School Application

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW TO HELP WITH YOUR CTEP APPLICATION

OBJECTIVES

 FOR OBJECTIVE: use the drop-down menu and select Masters Degree

FOR DEGREE(s): use the drop-down menu and select
Education [Collaborative Teacher Ed: Elementary] M.Ed.
........................................... OR ..........................................
Education [Collaborative Teacher Ed: Early Childhood] M.Ed.

 

TEST
SCORES

GRE: Leave blank

CTEP does not require the Graduate Record Exam but passing scores on Communication & Literacy (MTEL) are required. For each passed MTEL, keep the original and send a copy of the score report to: Graduate Admissions, 534 Goodell, 140 Hicks Way, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003

NOTE: When sending material separately by surface mail, securely attach a copy of your Application Transmittal Acknowledgement Page as the first page OR clearly print/type your name, birthdate and the graduate program to which you have applied at the top of your material.

REFERENCES

Generally at least one academic reference and one reference highlighting your work with children are desirable

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Focus on your beliefs about teaching and learning

 

PLEASE INCLUDE

  • Evidence of, or plan for, meeting the prerequisite knowledge base in mathematics (see requirements above)
  • Evidence of, or plan for, meeting the prerequisite knowledge base in reading/writing (see requirement above)
  • Specific plan for completing any remaining MTELs
  • Résumé

NOTE: When sending material separately by surface mail, securely attach a copy of your Application Transmittal Acknowledgement Page as the first page OR clearly print/type your name, birthdate and the graduate program to which you have applied at the top of your material.

Interviews

Interviews are not required.  In some cases, selected applicants are invited for interviews.