Suggested Admissions Deadline: January 15 (summer semester start). Applications are considered on a rolling basis outside of this deadline.
Admissions Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
An English major, or a 30-credit major equivalent (including 9 credits of writing instruction or writing intensive courses) determined via transcript review
Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study
A personal essay describing the candidate’s beliefs about student learning, commitment to diversity, enthusiasm for learning, willingness to foster collaboration, and ethics.
3 Letters of recommendation, at least one from a faculty member
Experience working with young people in formal or informal capacities
Interview encouraged
GRE not required (optional)
TOEFL is required for applicants whose native language is other than English
Applicants with or without existing NYS teacher certification may apply; however, applicants must have NO existing English Language Arts certification
Financial Support
The Baldanza Fellows Program provides full tuition scholarships and living expense stipends for diverse future teachers for this and other select teaching master’s degree programs. Learn more and apply now!
