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Prerequisites:
 

Must have:
 
  • Evidence of current employment as a PK-12 teacher.
  • A minimum graduate cumulative index of 3.0 for all graduate courses completed.
  • A minimum undergraduate cumulative index of 2.5 for all undergraduate courses completed.
Note: All teachers interested in applying to the School Library Media concentration must have completed the online course EDLM 626 Development of Libraries in Society (offered every fall and spring) prior to applying. Applications will not be considered unless this prerequisite is met.
 
To apply, please submit the following materials:
 
  1. Complete the steps of the UD online graduate application process.
  2. Three letters of recommendation from your principal, supervisors, or professional colleagues. One letter must be from your principal. All letters must include an evaluation of your instructional competencies, personal characteristics, and attitudes toward teaching. The recommendation form can be downloaded at: http://www.udel.edu/gradoffice/applicants/forms/recomform.pdf
  3. In addition to the UD online graduate application process, you must complete the following:
    1. Transcripts - UD transcripts do not need to be submitted.
    2. Resume
    3. Master of Instruction Program Application Supplement (pdf) or Word (doc)
      Download the pdf form or Word form and complete. Print and mail the completed form together with your other supplementary documents to the Office of Graduate Studies, 234 Hullihen Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716.

      The MI supplement includes:
      • Select one of a Major Content area of emphasis. You must pick ONLY ONE area. Upon admission into the program, your content choice will be used to match you with an appropriate university advisor. Your choice does NOT limit your choice of coursework.
      • A statement of professional goals with a supervisor’s signature indicating that the supervisor agrees that your goals are reasonable and will improve the quality of instruction in your classroom. Upon admission into the program, your university advisor will use the goals in helping you select appropriate coursework.
      • An analysis of your teaching strengths and weaknesses as a classroom teacher against the five core propositions of the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.
 

Deadlines for submission of your complete application:
Deadlines are firm and cannot be extended. Applications that are incomplete by the application date will be rejected.

  • July 1 for Fall entry
  • December 1 for Spring entry, and
  • May 1 for Summer entry.

Please complete the UD online graduate application online and submit all supplementary documents to the Office of Graduate Studies, 234 Hullihen Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716.