Bilingual, ESL, & Multicultural Education MEd Admissions

Admissions

We require a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale). The program admissions committee may consider applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 2.75, only if their personal statement clearly describes how they overcame obstacles and how they will be able to handle rigorous academic work. 

We look for students who have worked with diverse populations, either as teachers or in other roles, and experience with bilingualism/multilingualism, biculturalism, and cross-cultural learning. We are also seeking international students who are experienced language teachers in their own countries. Our goal is to create a cohort with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.

Application Requirements

  • Online Graduate Admissions Application
  • A minimum of two letters of recommendation
  • Official transcript(s) from all colleges/universities you’ve attended.
  • A personal statement that articulates your interest in our program, your prior credentials and professional experiences, your professional or research interests, and your future career goals
  • For Advanced Practitioner candidates: evidence of teaching experience in formal and/or informal settings such as experience planning and teaching lessons in your own classroom or a similar setting
  • For career changers (e.g. individuals with significant experience in a prior career path): a one-page explanation of how your prior experiences will inform your career in education
  • If English is not your first language, evidence of your ability to speak and understand English: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 80 or IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.5)
  • Application fee
  • The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) are not required.

Rolling deadlines exist until cohorts are filled. Please submit all required application materials by the deadline of December 1 for Fall semester admission. Spring semester admission is currently available only for U.S. non-ESL licensure candidates and part-time ESL-licensure candidates. Applications will continue to be considered until the cohort is filled.

For more information about the application process, visit Graduate School Admissions.