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Master of Education (M.Ed.) Admission

Elementary Education or Special Education

Admissions requirements:

• An earned Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Passing scores on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Communication and Literacy Skills Test (CLST)
• A college level course in Human Development or Child Development completed within the past five years with a grade of B- or better

To apply to the M.Ed. Program, please complete the following steps.
Step 1. Submit your application (PDF) along with these required application materials:

1. Your official undergraduate transcript and any graduate transcripts(s) sent to Curry College in a sealed envelope directly from the academic institution(s)
2. Your current resume
3. A typed 2-3 page personal statement that describes your interest in becoming a teacher, what strengths you will bring to the M.Ed. program, any challenges you may face while in the program, and relevant life experience that may have influenced your career choice
4. Two sealed letters of recommendation completed on the Curry M.Ed. Recommendation Form

   • One from an individual who has supervised you in a paid or volunteer work setting
   • One from an individual who is in a position to evaluate your potential for graduate education

5. A copy of your passing MTEL scores for the Communication and Literacy Skills Test (CLST)
6. Documentation of a Human Development or Child Development course completed within the past five years with a grade of B- or better

Step 2. Meet with a member of the M.Ed. Admissions Committee.
Upon receipt of your application, resume, personal statement, and letters of recommendation (items 1 through 4 above), the Graduate Studies office will begin processing your M.Ed. application and will contact you to schedule an appointment for an Admission Interview. Although you must also submit your passing MTEL scores for the CLST and documentation of a Human Development or Child Development course, we urge you to forward items 1 through 4 above as early as possible, even if you do not yet have your other application materials completed.

Mail your completed Application for Admission, along with your application materials as they become available, and a non-refundable application fee of $50 payable to Curry College to:

Curry College                                        Curry College
Office of Graduate Studies                   Office of Graduate Studies
1071 Blue Hill Avenue                           20 North Park Avenue
Milton, MA 02186                                   Plymouth, MA  02360

Post Master's Reading Specialist Certificate

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Complete Post Master's Reading Certificate application form (PDF)
2. Sealed, official transcript reflecting completion of a master's degree in an appropriate, education-related discipline
3. A current resume
4. Copy of current Massachusetts teaching license
5. At least one year of public school teaching experience documented by a school principal or administrator on district letterhead
6. A typed, 2-3 page personal statement describing your qualifications and interest in becoming a REading Specialist
7. A $50.00 non-refundable application fee - please make check or money order payable to Curry College.