In regard to graduate school admissions, it is important to address the following frequently asked question: “Can I get into a Master’s in Education program with only a bachelor’s in psychology?” Well, the answer is a resounding “yes.” A brief look at the Master’s in Education (M.Ed.) admission requirements for many of the leading universities will serve to enlighten the reader on this issue.
Pre-Admission for the Master’s in Education
The prospective M.Ed. candidate needs to recognize that one only needs a bachelor’s degree in any academic discipline (psychology included) in order to be considered for admission. Once this four-year degree is obtained, then the next step in admission preparation is to obtain at least two letters of recommendation. These letters need to be carefully and thoughtfully written by someone who makes it very clear that the candidate can successfully comprehend and process graduate level academic work. Ideally, these letters would come from former undergraduate professors or instructors, but letters from employers would also suffice. The prospective student should also take either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller’s Analogy Test (MAT). If one scores low, he/she needs to retake the respective test until a score of average or above is achieved. The preparation of a resume is also helpful since it is required by most graduate schools.
How to Apply & Admission Requirements
The next step is to officially apply for admission. Official transcripts from one’s undergraduate institution must be sent and received before any graduate school can initiate any action toward advancing an application for the M.Ed. A personal statement should then be drafted. Keep in mind that a minimum of a 3.0 grade-point average is needed. For the more prestigious university programs, a 3.5 GPA or above is required. Next, one needs to submit a discursive “personal statement” that clearly and persuasively lays out one’s qualifications for admission, including academic abilities. Take note, however, that if one’s undergraduate degree is in a discipline other than education, then he/she needs to discuss in this statement the reasons for pursing an advanced degree in the field of education. This is not required if one has a Bachelor’s Degree in a field other than education but does have state licensure for teaching and actual classroom teaching experience. Most M.Ed. programs also require an admission interview. These are conducted in person or by phone. The interviewer is usually a professor who is in charge of particular university’s M.Ed. program, although a graduate school admissions officer will sometimes conduct these interviews. Nevertheless, this is another opportunity for one who doesn’t have a B.A. in education (or relevant teaching experience) to verbalize the reason for pursing a graduate degree in education.
Conclusions
Based on the above discussion, it is clear that even with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, one can successfully gain entrance into a Master’s of Education program. Please explore this topic further using the following two links:
Masters In Education Requirements
Sample Admission Requirements
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