MA/MS in C & I Admissions

To be considered for admission, candidates must have:

  • Completed BA or BS degree from an accredited institution
  • GPA: 3.0 cumulative undergraduate, 3.0 on all upper-division courses, or 3.0 cumulative graduate courses (a minimum of 12 credits)
  • Submitted two complete application packets by the application deadline
  • Intention to maintain continuous enrollment for the entire 30-credit block of coursework

MA/MS Planning Guide & Application

Course Planning Grid (schedule of courses)

Admission to the program requires two application packets:

Packet #1 to the PSU Office of Admissions:

  • Application for Graduate Admission Form (PDF)
  • One set of official transcripts from ALL institutions you have attended, except PSU, in sealed original envelopes from the institutions
  • $50 application fee

Packet #2 to the to the Graduate School of Education:

  • Curriculum & Instruction Departmental Application Form (PDF)
  • One set of official transcripts from all institutions attended, except PSU, (including any graduate-level course work)
  • Essay/Personal Statement (two pages) — a description of career goals, accomplishments, reasons for applying to the program, etc.
  • Three letters of professional reference in sealed envelopes
  • Up-to-date résumé
  • Copy of your teaching license if applicable

Please feel free to download the forms in each of the packets. You may also contact Graduate School of Education (503-725-4619) for an application packet to be mailed to you.

It is the applicant's responsibility to follow-up and ensure that all admission materials are submitted in a timely manner.

Application Deadlines

 

  • Winter Term - September 1
  • Spring Term - November 1
  • Summer Term - February 1
  • Fall Term - April 1