GPA of 3.0 figured on the last 60 units with defined exceptions on a provisional basis. Fifteen units of previous coursework should be within preservice education. Provisional admission may be granted to applicants who meet all other admission criteria, but have not completed 15 units of preservice education coursework. The coursework must be completed within the first year of their M.A. program. A student information form that includes an adequate writing sample.
Student teaching can count as an instructional experience.
Students may meet with an advisor in TTE to clarify exceptions to the above entrance requirements. Exceptions allow admittance on a provisional basis, but provisional admittance may extend the minimal unit requirements for completion of the degree. The Generic Strand requires 12 units of coursework selected from the graduate courses in the Department of Teaching and Teacher Education listed below. Generic Strand students are also encouraged to complete at least 6 units of coursework outside the Department of Teaching and Teacher Education, and an additional 6 units to be agreed upon with TTE advisor. The Subject Matter Strand requires 3 units of coursework selected from those courses in Teaching and Teacher Education listed below, and 6 additional hours to be agreed upon with the TTE advisor.