Program Admissions | MAT in General Education

The earlier you submit your application, the better the possibility of acceptance. Because the College of Education reviews applications on a rolling basis, well-qualified applicants may be immediately admitted.

Required Documentation

• A bachelor’s degree by the time you begin courses in the College of Education
• Experience with children or youth, particularly in a school setting
• College coursework as evidenced by official transcripts

Admissions Committee Considerations

• GPA (at least 2.75 as an undergraduate or 3.00 in at least eight semester hours of graduate studies)
• Strength of letters of evaluation
• Breadth of coursework (math, science, writing, literature, history, cross-cultural subjects, music, and art) for early childhood and elementary applicants
• Subject area knowledge for middle and high school applicants
• Writing ability as demonstrated in an essay

Application Requirements

• Completed application form Graduate Online Application
• TSPC Character Questionnaire
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• Letters of Evaluation: one from someone who has observed you working with youth, one from a professor who had you as a student, and one from an employer or supervisor
• Resume including employment history, licenses and certifications (if appropriate), experiences with children/youth of the age you wish to teach, and education history (include degrees held)
• $35 application fee (waived for Pacific University graduates)
• Essay 2-3 pages in length, choose one of the topics below and use APA format
  • Choose one aspect of your educational career that left you feeling unfulfilled. Do some research on that topic (3 professional-level sources) and, mixed with your personal experiences, suggest how you would improve that aspect.
  • How do you think education will be different in a post COVID-19 environment? Do some research on that topic (3 professional-level sources) and, mixed with your personal experiences, elaborate on why you think that.
  • How would you build a classroom community with a student who is unable to attend your class in person? Do some research on that topic (3 professional-level sources) and, mixed with your personal experiences, elaborate on what you would do.