Master of Arts in Education (4 concentrations)

Psychosocial Competencies

• ELM 7850 - School, Family and Community Relations or
• TES 7450 - Introduction to Psycholinguistics and Sociolinguistics

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Technology Competencies

• TEL 7001 - Digital Literacy or
• TES 7480 - Technology and Teaching English Learners or
• TEL 7170 - Technology in the Curriculum

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Cross-Cultural Studies Competencies

• TES 7040 - Development of Cross-Cultural Competencies or
• CCS 6210 - Foundations in Multicultural and Global Education

Graduation Requirements

The MA program requires 30 graduate semester units for graduation.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the requirements stipulated in the “Application Procedures ” section as well as meet the following:

• Degrees: Candidates must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or higher from an institution of higher education that is regionally accredited in the U.S. or its international equivalent. Applicants for the online master’s program must also possess a valid elementary or secondary teaching credential or its equivalent.
   
• GPA: Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
   
• Tests: International students applying for the TESOL concentration are required to have a 575 score (233 computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5. A score of 550 is required for other concentrations.
   
• Recommendations: Each candidate must provide two written confidential recommendations from those who can attest to the applicant’s abilities, interests and proven accomplishments in education.
   
• Transcripts: Official transcripts must be submitted from all accredited institutions of higher education attended by the candidate. When official transcripts are not immediately available, candidates may supply unofficial documents and be admitted on a conditional basis.
   
• Personal essay: A two-page personal essay describing the following is required: a) the professional organizations to which you belong; b) honors, activities and other creative accomplishments; and c) a brief autobiographical statement including future professional plans.
   
• Interview with GSOE Master’s Admissions Committee.

Upon receipt and review of all documentation, the candidate will be considered for final admission. Final admissions decision will be made by the program director and GSOE Master’s Admissions Committee.

Transfer of Credit and Course Waivers

Transfer of credit may be awarded on the following basis.

1. All credits used to substitute for required courses must have been completed at B or higher levels from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
    
2. All courses used to substitute for required credit must be at master’s degree level or higher.
    
3. The decision to accept credit to be transferred shall be the responsibility of the program director.
    
4. All credits must have been earned within seven years prior to the request for transfer. Requests for transfer credit, including waivers and exceptions, are reviewed by the program directors and designated faculty.
    
5. Coursework being considered for transfer must be equivalent to Alliant coursework for which it is being applied. Students are required to submit transcripts, course descriptions and other documentation to assist faculty review.
    
6. A maximum of 6 semester units may be transferred into the master’s degree program.
    
7. Extension or continuing education courses are not, in standard cases, acceptable for graduate transfer. However, courses completed at high levels through an accredited university or local district program may be considered by the program director and approved by the Dean of the Graduate School of Education for partial credit transfer.
    
8. The Dean of the Graduate School of Education must give final approval for course waivers.