Teaching & Curriculum, M.S.

Suggested Application Deadline: January 15 (summer semester start), June 1 (fall semester start), or October 1 (spring semester start). Applicants should ensure that all of the required materials are submitted by that date.

International students who need to secure a visa to study in-person for the length of their study should submit their application at least 12 weeks before the start of the semester.

Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a cumulative undergraduate GPA at or near 3.0.
• 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.
• Resume or CV.
• International students: competitive IELTS or TOEFL scores.
• No GRE exam scores or initial teacher certification are required for this program.

Financial Support

• Significant scholarships for all master’s and CAS programs! All applicants are automatically considered.
• School of Education Endowed Scholarships
• More financial aid and scholarship resources

Program Contacts

Breana Nieves Vergara, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

bknieves@syr.edu|315.443.2505

Benjamin Dotger, Professor; Director, Center for Experiential Pedagogy and Practice

bdotger@syr.edu|315.443.1937