Every degree program sets its own admissions criteria, but there are a few common requirements. Most M.Ed. in C&I programs will ask for a minimum GPA and a valid teaching certificate. Some programs will also ask for letters of recommendation, GRE standardized test scores (basically the SAT or ACT for grad students), and a minimum amount of classroom teaching experience. While some programs uphold requirements without exception, others take a more holistic approach to allow for conditional admission.
All applicants to ULM’s M.Ed. in C&I are required to hold a valid teacher’s certificate issued by the Louisiana State Department of Education or its equivalent. For the elementary education concentration, your teaching certificate must be in a complementary field. After that, all you need is a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited university, or a minimum 3.0 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework (also from a regionally accredited university). Since ULM allows for conditional admission, the GPA criteria above can be adjusted to 2.5 and 2.75, respectively. If your GPA falls below this threshold, you can still apply with GRE scores.