Applying to the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
Admission to the graduate program is competitive. Those who meet stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission, nor are those who fail to meet all of those requirements necessarily precluded from admission if they offer other appropriate strengths.
Applicants must submit all of the following items to the Office of Graduate Studies before admission can be considered:
- Students are admitted to this degree program twice a year. Applications are due by November 1 for admission to the spring semester and April 1 for admission to the fall semester. Admission application forms are available from the Office of Graduate Studies, from the departments, and online (http://www.udel.edu/admissions/appinfo.html).
- A $60 nonrefundable application fee must be submitted with the application. Checks must be made payable to the University of Delaware. Applications received without the application fee will not be processed. Foreign students may utilize either a check or an International Postal Money Order to remit payment in U.S. currency.
- An official transcript of all previous college records must be sent directly from the institution to the Office of Graduate Studies. Students who have attended the University of Delaware need not supply a transcript from Delaware. Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official translation into English. If the rank of the student is not displayed on the transcript or diploma, an official letter of explanation and ranking from the institution where the degree was earned is required.
- Applicants must submit at least three letters of recommendation. The program faculty recommend that one letter come from a teaching supervisor (e.g., principal or curriculum specialist), and two from individuals qualified to assess the candidate’s academic potential, such as a faculty member.
- International student applicants must demonstrate a satisfactory level of proficiency in the English language if English is not their first language. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is offered by the Educational Testing Service in test centers throughout the world. TOEFL scores more than two years old cannot be validated or considered official. International students must be offered admission to the University and provide evidence of adequate financial resources before a student visa will be issued. The University has been authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. International students are required to purchase the University-sponsored insurance plan or its equivalent.
- It is a Delaware State Board of Health Regulation and a University of Delaware mandate that all entering graduate students born after January 1, 1957 give proof of proper immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella. If immunization requirements are not met, the student will not be eligible to register. Specific information may be obtained from the Student Health Service (302) 831-2226.
Specific Requirements for Admission into the M.Ed. in C & I
Admission decisions are made by the M.Ed. C&I faculty members in the applicant's area of content specialization. Students will be admitted to the program based upon enrollment availability and their ability to meet the following minimum recommended entrance requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- An officially reported GRE score. Students are normally expected to have a minimum score of 1050 on math and verbal sections combined.
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- For students whose native language is not English, an officially reported minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test).
- A written statement of goals and objectives, including a statement that clearly identifies the applicant's area of specialization interest within the program as well as their certification status and intentions.
Additional Admission Requirements in Mathematics Education
The following additional admission requirements apply to applicants for the mathematics education concentration:
- Applicants must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours in undergraduate and/or graduate level mathematics approved by the mathematics education faculty, including a course in Calculus prior to admission. Approved courses will be equivalent to the University of Delaware mathematics courses at the 200-level or higher.
- Applicants interested in the Middle School Mathematics Certification Option must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours in undergraduate and/or graduate level mathematics approved by the mathematics education faculty, including a two-course sequence in Calculus prior to admission. Approved courses will be equivalent to the University of Delaware mathematics courses at the 200-level or higher.
- Applicants must have passed Praxis I according to the currently required State of Delaware certification requirements.
The following additional admission requirement applies to applicants for the secondary mathematics education concentration:
- Applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours in undergraduate and/or graduate level mathematics approved by the mathematics or mathematics education faculty, including a course in Calculus prior to admission. Approved courses will be equivalent to the University of Delaware mathematics courses at the 200-level or higher.
Additional Admission Requirements in Secondary Science Education
The following additional admission requirements apply to applicants who are seeding certification within the secondary science education concentration:
- Applicants must have completed the equivalent of an undergraduate major or a graduate degree in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, engineering or other science related field.
- Applicants who are seeking initial certification to teach secondary science must submit scores for the Praxis II Content Area Test that is directly applicable to the subject area in which they intend to teach (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics). Applicants to this concentration who are already certified to teach would not be required to submit Praxis II scores as part of their admission application.
Admission Status
Students admitted into the M.Ed. in C&I may be admitted into one of two categories:
- Regular. Regular status is offered to students who meet all of the established entrance requirements and who have the ability, interest, and commitment necessary for successful study at the graduate level in a degree program.
- Provisional. Provisional status is offered to students who are seeking admission to the degree program but lack one or more of the specified prerequisites. All provisional requirements must be met within the deadline given before regular status can be granted. Students admitted with provisional status are generally not eligible for assistantships or fellowships.
