Admission Requirements

The admission requirements are:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution;
• North Carolina "A" license in Elementary Education or the equivalent from another state;
• Two official transcripts from all institutions attended;
• Completed ECSU Health Form;
• Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (4.0) scale;
• GRE or MAT Scores (the original should be sent from testing agency to ECSU;
• Interview with SOEP Graduate Facilitator and Graduate Faculty;
• Typewritten two-page essay specifying educational philosophy;
• Recommendations from three professional educators who can document work performance or relevant experience;

The requirements described above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee acceptance. Students are selected and admission decisions are based on consideration of educational factors (i.e. interview, performance, communication skills). A limited number of students who do not meet the minimum standards may be allowed to enroll with special permission. Applicants are encouraged to apply.