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Children, Families, & Schools EdS Admissions

Admissions

Apply to the Children, Families, and Schools EdS program through the Graduate School website. 

Application Timeline

The application deadline for fall admission is December 1. Applicants typically receive admissions decisions in early March. 

Prerequisites 

A successful applicant should have 

  • at least a master's degree in a related area (education, psychology, communication disorders, etc.), and
  • previous experience in a school setting.
  • GRE is not required. 

Required Materials 

  • Two letters of reference
  • Personal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Transcripts
  • Online application located at the graduate school website

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Seon Yeong Yu

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Program Coordinator, Children, Families and Schools
Email: seonyeon [at] educ [dot] umass [dot] edu
Phone: (413) 545-0010

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