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Masters Degree Programs in Education

Master of Arts in Education

Admission Requirements:


  • Application for admission with a nonrefundable processing fee
  • Official transcript in a registrar's sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the accredited institution that awarded the baccalaureate degree to the applicant, as well as transcripts from all colleges or universities attended to earn baccalaureate degree
  • Two professional recommendations attesting to the applicant's competencies, character, and potential and/or ability as an educator (letters on professional letterhead or forms provided are acceptable.)
  • A one-to-two page Statement of Educational Purpose reflecting an understanding and response to the MAE mission as it applies to applicant goals as a professional educator. (For mission statement visit our homepage for the Master of Arts in Education for Teacher Preparationl)  

GSEP established the "Urban Initiative" to develop a national model for preparing education and mental health professionals for long-term work in culturally diverse and underserved urban communities.