Master of Arts Program Admission

Master of Arts Program Admission

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Application Deadlines

June 15 - If applying for the fall semester.

September 15 - If applying for the spring semester.

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Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

GPA: 3.25

GRE: no requirement

International Students

TOEFL: 550 minimum written or 80 minimum online, OR IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score

GRE: 900/291 minimum

Additional Requirements
Current teaching certificate from the United states and must be K-12 (any grade band or subject area)

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How to Apply

Step 1: Apply to UW and the School of Counseling, Leadership, Advocacy and Design through the online applicant portal. When filling out your application please refer to the following document: Guidelines and requirements for applications.

• Access the UW graduate applicant portal. Make sure to use the corresponding application admittance semester indicated above.
• After completing the initial information page, you will receive an email from the system including a link and your temporary username and password.
• Please complete the contact, academic, residency information, etc.
• Submit the application fee
• Submit ALL required documents to the online document portal (see below for details)
• Agree to admissions terms and submit your application

Step 2: Submit official copies of transcripts and test scores to UW Admissions.

• Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions should be requested and sent to:

   

• UW OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

  Knight Hall 150
  Department 3435, 1000 E. University Avenue
  Laramie, WY 82071
  Phone: (307) 766-5160
  Toll-Free: (800) 342-5996
  E-mail: admissions@uwyo.edu

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Required Documents

Please include ALL documents listed below in order for your application to be considered.

• A 3-4 page, double-spaced professional writing sample (download scoring rubric), including:
  • A description of your professional goals
  • An explanation of your commitment to Special Education
  • An explanation of your philosophy of education
  • An explanation of how this Special Education program fits your goal
• A complete and current resume, including:
  • Educational experiences
  • Work experiences
  • Activities/honors
  • Other relevant information
• Program application. (download here)
• Copy of current teaching certificate
• Signed Memo of Understanding (see student handbook )
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official copies should be sent to UW Admissions)