Curriculum and Instruction Master's Admission

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

Admission to the program requires two application packets:

Packet #1 to the PSU Office of Admissions:

• PSU Graduate Admissions online and paper application forms
  
• 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:

• Department Application Form (PDF)
  
• One set of official transcripts from all institutions attended, except PSU, (including any graduate-level coursework)
  
• 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 resume
  
• Copy of your teaching license, if you will be pursuing an endorsement as part of your elective credits
  

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