IS Admission Requirements

Requirements for Master of Arts in Education – IS program enrollment:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.00 scale).
• Applicants must have (or have had) a valid teaching license and submit a copy of the license with the completed application.
• A completed MAEd graduate application with reference forms.
• Entrance interview with the Coordinator of ISP.

How do I get started?

• Complete an online application.
• Submit the names of each of the institutions you have attended. An MVNU staff member will assist you in obtaining your official transcript.
• Request that three professional references be filled out and sent directly to the Adult and Graduate Studies office.
• The Adult and Graduate Studies office will notify you of your acceptance.

Once you are accepted, a $100 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place in the program. The deposit is applied toward your tuition.

Graduation & Licensure Requirements

• View licensure requirements here. Early childhood and middle childhood licensure would satisfy most of these requirements.
• Cumulative GPA for ISP of at least 3.00
• Pass Praxis II
• SpEd K-B Core Principles – 0351 (151) and
• PLT PK-3 – 0521 (166) or
• PLT K-6 – 0522 (168) or
• PLT 5-9 – 0523 (168) or
• PLT 7-12 – 0524 (165)
• Complete field experiences at a range of age, ability levels, kinds of disabilities, and a variety of settings (including diversity)
• Pass BCII background check (FBI check also, if in Ohio less than five years)
• Complete all course work, field experiences and advanced practicum with no grade below a B-.
• Complete research and writing project approved by ISP faculty advisor