Applicants should have at
least a 3.0 GPA, and an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. Applicants
only need to complete the
application
and provide official undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
All applicants are required to submit to the:
Office of Graduate Studies
The completed application and fees
Scores from their GRE or MAT
Two official undergraduate transcripts (Certificate Students: 2
Math/2 English prerequisite courses are required
Work experience and goals form
Three letters of recommendation
Department of
Education
Three letters of recommendation
A brief 250-word statement about their fields of interest, pertinent experience, prior research and objectives in
seeking the master's degree
Any additional information they would like to convey
Additional Requirements
Master of Arts in Education
Of the required 18 undergraduate credits, 6 of those credits may be in
student teaching (Student teaching or teaching experience is desireable).
One of the following:
Evidence of a currently valid teaching certificate
Scores on the GRE test
Score on either the Professional Knowledge test or the Principles of
Learning and Teaching Test of the National Teacher Examination (NTE).
*Exceptional cases are considered on an individual basis.
Master of Arts in Education plus Teacher
Certification
Baccalaureate degree should be in a teaching areateaching area* (English, Foreign Language, Mathematics, etc.)*
(See additional courses that may be needed).
Passed the Praxis Series Praxis I: Academic Skills Assessment examination. Scores should be submitted by Educational Testing Services (ETS) to the Department of Education and Human Services at Villanova University. **
(See
testing requirements for more information).
*Additional Courses in the teaching area may be required prior to the start of the program based upon a transcript evaluation. Please refer to the Subject Area Course Requirements section to evaluate subject area requirements for certification.
** Students are also encouraged to take the Praxis II: Content Knowledge Assessment in their subject area. This will provide further proof of subject area competency. Also, as a required portion of the program curriculum, it would benefit the student to take it before entry into the program.
Applicants should also review the General Admission Procedures for Graduate Studies. Return the completed application form and transcripts of ALL undergraduate and graduate work to the Office of Graduate Studies. Letters of recommendation should be sent to the Department of Education and Human Services.
Application materials must be received by
March 1 for consideration to receive
an assistantship or scholarship.
Application materials and further information may be obtained by writing to:
Graduate
Education Program
Department of Educatiion
Villanova University, SAC 302
Villanova, PA 19085-1699
Phone: 610-519-4620
Fax: 610-519-4623
Email:
gradinformation@villanova.edu
Complete Application
In order to insure a timely review, a complete application must be submitted.
A complete application includes:
Program specific application requirements must be completed as defined
by each graduate program.
Non-refundable application fee of $50.* (payable to Villanova
University)
Official transcripts (two copies) of all previous college work (both
undergraduate and graduate) sent directly to the Graduate Studies Office, by
the Registrar of the Colleges or Universities involved.
Letters of recommendation (3) forwarded directly to the Director of the
program to which you are applying.
GRE scores
TOEFL scores for international students
Financial Certification for international students needing an F1 Visa.
*fee waived for students with a Villanova degree
Deadlines
Applications must be received by the deadlines indicated below. Where applicable,
specific departmental deadlines are noted.
