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Master of Education Admission Requirements
Individuals wishing to apply for admission into the M.Ed. program must hold a state teaching certificate and should submit the following items:

- completed application
- nonrefundable $35 processing fee
- undergraduate transcript(s) from an accredited four-year institution
- two letters of recommendation
- copy of current state teaching certificate

For the Technology Facilitation concentration, an entrance portfolio demonstrating teacher proficiency in the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) is also required. See the education department office for required components.

Master of Arts in Teaching Admission Requirements
Individuals wishing to apply for admission into an MAT program must submit:

- completed application
- nonrefundable $35 processing fee
- undergraduate transcript(s) from an accredited four-year institution
- two letters of recommendation
- Praxis I-Academic Skills Assessment passing scores and Praxis II Content Knowledge passing scores

When taking exams, please designate Mount St. Mary's University (use college code 5421) as well as the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) as score recipients. If the student plans to teach in a state other than Maryland, it is the student's responsibility to research the specific certification requirements of that state.

Application
Applications are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed for admission into the programs on an ongoing basis. Graduate students may begin their studies at the start of the fall, spring or summer semesters. Applications are available from the education office or as a printable pdf online.

Applications and supporting data should be directed t
Director of Graduate Studies Program
Education Department
Knott Academic Center
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Phone: 301-447-5371
Fax: 301-447-7405

The Graduate Committee
The Graduate Committee consists of three full-time education department faculty members who have taught or are currently teaching in the graduate program. The committee is responsible for reviewing prospective students’ applications for special student enrollment and admission into the program as well as for advancement to candidacy. The Graduate Committee reserves the right to deny admission to any candidate it feels would not represent the university well in his/her field experiences. Reasons for admission denials include, but are not limited to, incorrect use of the English language, unprofessional attitude and failure to achieve the requisite Praxis scores and/or GPA.