Admission to the licensure/master of education (M.Ed.) program
in special education
The licensure/M.Ed. (also referenced as M.Ed./professional
studies) program offers specializations in deaf/hard of hearing,
developmental disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, and
learning disabilities. The steps to admission are below.
1. Obtain application forms
- You may obtain an application packet from the Student Services office of the Department of Educational
Psychology or from the special education programs office.
OR
- Download the application materials from the links on the
checklist below.
Please note: the master of education program is offered through
the Department of Educational Psychology AND the College of
Education and Human Development, NOT the Graduate School.
2. Fill out the application forms, and gather or prepare the
other required application materials (all on checklist below).
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
Several of these forms are in PDF format, which can be viewed and
printed using Acrobat Reader software. You can
download Acrobat Reader for free.
Application checklist
____ The Application for Admission to
M.Ed./Professional Studies Programs [.pdf] or
Application for Admission to Additional
Licensure Programs [.pdf] (must have a current Minnesota
classroom teaching license to apply for the additional licensure
program)
____ The special education application
form
____ Official transcripts from all collegiate institutions
attended (have college(s) send, or you may send the sealed envelope
containing the transcripts.) University of Minnesota graduates need
not submit University of Minnesota transcripts to Student Services.
____ 1-2 page applicant statement outlining goals, interests,
experiences, etc.
____ Résumé
____ 2 letters of recommendation
[.pdf], preferably from individuals in the education field
____ PPST/PRAXIS I Scores* (for information see
Praxis tests)
____ Application fee ($55 payable by check, money order or bank
draft to University of Minnesota).
NOTES:
* Learning disabilities and developmental disabilities students also
MUST submit the LD/DD addendum.
LD addendum [.pdf]
DD addendum [.pdf]
*PPST/PRAXIS I scores are not a requirement at time of admission to this
program, but are required by the time of your INITIAL registration
to prevent a hold being placed on your records.
3. Send application materials to the address below.
Student Services
Attn: Admissions
110 Wulling Hall
86 Pleasant Street
Minneapolis MN 55455
Application Deadline
Application deadline: March 1
Materials must be postmarked by this date to be considered.
Questions
Questions concerning the master of education program in special
education may be directed to Alicia Vegell at 612-626-0367.
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