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Teacher Education & School Improvement PhD Admissions

Admissions

TESI is currently not accepting applications

Application Timeline

The application deadline for fall admission is December 1.

Prerequisites

  • Master's degree
  • Minimum of 3 years experience as an educator (classroom teacher or other teaching experience)
  • GRE is not required

Students who demonstrate intellectual curiously, desire to conduct original research, and demonstrated academic preparation or potential to conduct original research are encouraged to apply.

Required Materials

  • 2 letters of reference
  • Personal statement
  • Résumé/CV
  • Transcripts
  • A writing sample of scholarly work (thesis, course paper, etc.)
  • Online application 

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Teacher Education & School Improvement PhD
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Torrey Trust

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Program Coordinator, Teacher Education and School Improvement
Email: torrey [at] umass [dot] edu
Phone: (413) 545-1574

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