Applicants must have

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Education or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
• A 2.7 grade point average for the bachelor's degree used as the basis of admission, or a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for the last 60 hours of coursework (including graduate work).
• A minimum written TOEFL® score of 550 (paper version), 213 (computer version), and 79 (Internet version) for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction
• Completed Application for Admission
• Application fee (non-refundable, except in California and Arizona)
• Transcript Request Forms
• If the basis of admission is an earned bachelor's degree with a 2.7 grade point average, an official transcript from the degree granting institution.
• If the basis of admission is a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for the last 60 hours of coursework, official transcripts from all postsecondary schools attended during the 60 hours of study.
• Personal/professional goal statement

Note: Applicants with grade point averages lower than the stated program minimums will be considered for admission on an exception basis with significant evidence of academic and professional potential. This potential may be demonstrated by the career and/or personal accomplishments indicated in the statement of academic and professional goals, the career summary, and academic or professional letters of recommendation. Exceptions must be recommended by the Admissions Committee and approved by the Campus Dean or Program Chair. Students admitted on an exception basis will be admitted as regular students on first term probation.