The preferred performance levels of the applicants we seek are:

• A preferred minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Preferred GRE scores of 500 or higher on the verbal and quantitative components.
• An English proficiency test score (if a non-native English speaker) of 550 (213 on the computer-based test, 79 on the Internet-based test) or higher for the TOEFL.

Other program requirements include:

• A School of Kinesiology application
• A goal statement or statement of purpose (goals and interests)
• Transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• A writing sample

Students must apply to both the Graduate School and the School of Kinesiology.

The preferred performance levels of the applicants we seek include:

• A preferred minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
• No GRE test required.
• An English proficiency test score (if a non-native English speaker) of 550 (213 on the computer-based test) or higher for TOEFL, 80 or higher for the MELAB, or 6.5 or higher for the IELTS.

Other program requirements include:

• A CEHD M.Ed. application
• A goal statement or statement of purpose (goals and interests)
• A resume
• Official transcripts

Students apply to CEHD Student Services.

Applying to the Graduate School

Application deadline is December 15 for fall.

Application for admission—M.Ed./professional studies

Application deadlines are March 1 for summer, July 1 for fall, November 1 for spring.

Registration requirement
Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits. At least 60 percent of the coursework (excluding thesis credits) must be taken as a registered University of Minnesota Graduate School student.

Master’s Plan A students must enroll for a minimum of 10 thesis credits (8777) before receiving the degree.

Transfer credits
With approval of the adviser, director of graduate studies in the major, and Graduate School, the transfer of up to 40 percent of the degree program coursework may be permitted.

GPA requirement
A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for coursework included on any official master’s degree program form.

More about the master of arts degree.

M.Ed. credit requirements
All M.Ed. students must complete at least 30 graduate-level semester credits to qualify for the degree.

Transfer credits
With adviser approval, students may apply graduate-level coursework taken at an accredited institution other than the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities toward their M.Ed. program. A maximum of eight semester credits may be transferred. Transfer credits from other institutions must have been taken after the completion of the undergraduate degree

GPA requirement
Students must maintain a 2.80 grade point average (GPA) throughout their program; individual programs may have higher minimums. All GPA requirements for student teaching, internships, and graduation are computed using University of Minnesota-Twin Cities coursework only.

More about the master of education degree.

A limited number of assistantships may be offered by a department or program. These provide a waiver of some or all tuition. Contact individual program areas and see Scholarships and awards available through the College.

Scholarships and awards available through the College