CTEP Collaborative Teacher Education Program, School of Education






Graduate School Information
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Admissions
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Fax: (413) 577-0010
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Records, Registration, and Transcripts
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Degree Requirements
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Graduate Dean
514 Goodell Building
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Fax: (413) 545-3754
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Student Recruitment & Retention
(413) 545-5284
Fax: (413) - 545 - 3754
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Assistantships & Fellowships
239 Whitmore Bldg.
(413) 545-5287
Fax: (413) 577-0007
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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 or mathematics or science. 
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 in 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 parts of the MTEL (Foundations of Reading & General Curriculum or Early Childhood) are not required for CTEP acceptance, the program strongly recommends that applicants take these Massachusetts tests before entering CTEP.  All tests must be passed in order to enter student teaching in the spring.

Evidence of, or specific plan for, meeting prerequisite knowledge base in Mathematics with a grade of B or higher. 
 
Fall 2008: Math 113 or a higher level math course is required.
In addition, Math 114 OR Educ 463 is recommended for admission. 
Applicants from other institutions may submit a course syllabus for review.
  
Fall 2009: Math 113 or a higher level math course is required.
In addition, Math 114 AND Educ 463 are required for admission.
Applicants from other institutions must submit a course syllabus for review. 

CLICK for descriptions of these UMass courses.
Evidence of, or specific plan for, meeting prerequisite knowledge base in reading/writing methods.  At UMass, Educ. 461 (Principles and Methods of Reading and Language Arts) satisfies this requirement.  Applicants from other institutions must submit a literacy course syllabus for review.  NOTE: Applicants may also satisfy this requirement by passing the Foundations of Reading portion of the MTEL. (Submit hard copy - see NOTE below for #16, Test Scores)

Application Materials

COMPLETE Graduate School Application

#14
GRADUATE
EDUCATIONAL
OBJECTIVE

Use the drop-down menu and select Education
[CTEP - Collaborative Teacher Education] (M.Ed.)
For SUB-FIELD or SPECIALIZATION - type either Early Childhood OR Elementary (your preference)

 

#16
TEST
SCORES

Leave blank

CTEP does not require the Graduate Record Exam but passing scores on Communication & Literacy (MTEL) is required. Keep the original and send copy of MTEL 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.

#22
REFERENCES

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

#26
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)
  • 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.