Completed online application package submitted prior to June 1 for Fall (August) admission to include:
- Three letters of recommendation, preferably from former faculty familiar with academic work or current/former principals, assistant principals, department chairs (e.g., someone in a supervisory role);
- Official transcripts (digitally sent via email to soegradadmissions@miami.edu) from all previous undergraduate and graduate enrollment;
- Minimum cumulative GPA = 3.0 from previous institution(s) enrolled;
- Resume/CV;
- Personal statement of up to 1 page that includes the following:
- Describe what you feel is your most valuable professional accomplishment to date; include why you feel this was/is valuable to you as a professional.
- Describe what you feel is your most valuable personal accomplishment to date. For example, this could be a time that you were able to overcome a difficult situation or that you achieved an important personal milestone. Include:
- a brief summary of the context (without identifying information of others involved),
- how you felt during that time,
- how you addressed or managed the issue,
- how you feel this has changed you as a person, and
- what you would do differently in the event that a similar issue is experienced.
- Describe your primary goals and aspirations for enrolling in this M.S. Ed. program. Include:
- why do you wish to expand your knowledge around the core content (e.g., Teaching for Social Change) of the program you are applying to attend?
- your immediate and future career goals upon completion of the M.S. Ed. program
