Valdosta State University

Dewar  College of Education

Master of Education

Reading Education

Program Coordinator: Dr. Brenda Dixey
(229) 333-5611
http://www.valdosta.edu/coe/ecre/index.shtml

Required Documents

Admission Requirements
  • Online Graduate Application for Admission/Readmission
  • $35 application fee.  This fee is non-refundable.
  • Official Transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate institution where you have previously enrolled. Transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at VSU will be obtained by the Graduate School.
  • Must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally- accredited institution.
  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 Scale. GPA will be calculated on all attempted undergraduate coursework.
  • Must hold a clear/renewable, 4-year teaching certificate in any teaching field.
  • Official Scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) – www.gre.org

-or-

  • Official Scores on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) – www.milleranalogies.com
  • Minimum GRE Requirements:
    • 750 overall (Verbal score plus either Quantitative score or Analytical score) with a Verbal score no less than 350.
  • Minimum MAT Requirement: 375

VSU Medical Form:
  • The form must be completed and signed by the student/applicant.
  • This form must be received prior to enrollment, NOT prior to admission.
  • Applicants who are currently enrolled, and those who attended VSU in the past, are not required to resubmit the Medical Form

International Applicants:

International applicants must meet all admission criteria and documentation requirements as defined by the program, however, additional documentation may be required.  Please review the information below for specific information and guidelines.  Please note, to meet minimum eligibility requirements applicants must hold a clear/renewable teaching certificate (any field) at the bachelor’s-level or higher.

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Exam- The TOEFL exam is required for applicants whose first language is not English based on country of citizenship.  International applicants whose first language is not English but who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution may be exempt from the TOEFL exam.
  • Certificate of Finances- The Certificate of Finance is required of any applicant requiring a student visa to enter the United States to complete his or her studies. This document is considered a part of the application for admission and applications will not be reviewed without this document.  Applicants who do not require an I-20 student visa to complete their studies are exempt from this requirement.
  • Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework.  This transcript evaluation, as it is more commonly called, must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service.  This document is required in conjunction with official transcripts from each institution (see page 1) and does not replace the transcript requirement.

Important Program Information

  • Must hold a clear/renewable teaching certificate at the 4-year level in any field to be eligible for admission consideration.

Admission Deadlines:

Fall                  July 15

Spring              November 15

Summer           April 15

To be considered for your preferred term all required materials must be received by the Graduate School no later than close of business on the deadline.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to allow adequate time for document submission and to ensure receipt of documents.  Applications that are not completed at close of business on the deadline will not be reviewed for admission for that term.

Admission Classifications:

  • Regular Status
  • Probationary Status
  • The Early Childhood Education program will consider requests for Irregular Admission; however, requesting Irregular Admission does not guarantee approval to enroll.  See the Graduate School Requirements and Guidelines for Irregular Admission for specific information.
  • Non-degree status will be considered for certificate renewal and add-on purposes.
Dewar College of Education M.Ed. Admission Evaluation Scale
MAT or GRE           Pts. GPA Pts.
405+ 950+  = 35 points 3.5+      = 35 points
396-404    900-949   = 30 points      3.25-3.49   = 30 points
391-395 850-899           = 25 points     3.00-3.24     = 25 points
386-390  800-849                = 20 points       2.75-2.99    = 20 points
375-385 750-799      = 15 points   2.50-2.74 = 15 points
Subtotal (GRE or MAT pts)______ + Subtotal (GPA pts)______

TOTAL Points______

Recommendation Guidelines for Admission 40+ points 30-39 points Below 30
  Will be considered for regular admission Will be considered for probationary admission Admission Denied

 

For additional program information contact:

Dr. Brenda Dixey, program coordinator

Department of Middle, Secondary, Reading & Deaf Education

bpdixey@valdosta.edu