Admissions

University Admission Requirements

A student applying to a master's program must:

• have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
• have a minimum 2.8 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work
• present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term. If accepted, official transcripts can be emailed from the university to GraduateAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 209 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.

International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Office of Admissions.

Additional Program Admission Requirements

To be considered for this program, you must meet the following requirements.

GPA

You must have a 3.0 grade point average (on a four-point scale) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work or a 3.0 grade point average in graduate-level work.

Educator License

Submit a copy of your professional educator license.

Teaching Experience

Submit proof of successful completion of a student teaching experience, or an anticipated completion date if currently in student teaching, from an accredited university.

Resume

Submit a current resume.

Cover Letter

Include a cover letter that outlines your professional goals.

References

Include contact information for two references that can address your professional work experiences that characteristics that will make you a successful graduate student.

TOEFL Score (International Students Only)

International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT; the minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.5 band. 

Global Access to Online Degree Programs

When applying, international students applying to a fully online program must agree to our international online and hybrid programs disclosure and disclaimer statements. Due to limited on-campus courses, immigration documentation cannot be issued for students seeking F-1 or J-1 status.

Admission Dates and Deadlines

Graduate Coordinator