Initial Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0;
• Three letters of recommendation, preferably from undergraduate faculty or employers;
• Official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended;
• Academic skills assessments test scores that meet the Maryland State Department of Education minimum requirements;
• Completed application for graduate study with application fee;
• Initial nine-credit preliminary plan in consultation with coordinator.
  Teaching certification is not a requirement for admission.  However, an applicant holding teaching certification(s) should submit a copy of certification(s) to Graduate and Professional Studies with application materials.

Degree Requirements

• Creation of a program plan with the program advisor upon acceptance into the program:
• 36 semester hours minimum, although students seeking certification with their master's degrees usually must complete additional credits to satisfy state certification requirements:
• Minimum 3.0 GPA:
• Satisfactory completion of a portfolio (master's only and master's + certification) or thesis (master's only track students).