Applicants should have a minimum of three years of teaching experience. Those who do not hold an initial teaching license will not be eligible for the Curriculum Specialist License. In addition, individuals interested in our program should apply for graduate study using the following guidelines established by the NC State University Graduate School:

Completed online application, department application form, resume and non-refundable application fee
Official sealed transcript of all post-secondary education
Official GRE scores and/or Miller Analogies (MAT) scores from within the last 5 years
English Proficiency Requirements if needed
Recommendations from 3 people who know your academic record and potential for graduate study
Personal essay (1-2 pages) that describes your career experiences, future personal goals, and how this degree will affect your career goals
North Carolina residency form if claiming for tuition purposes
To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, applicants must have: a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university. Exceptions to standard accreditation may be granted for applicants with international degrees, including applicants with three-year degrees from institutions in Europe participating in the Bologna Process. a GPA of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in their undergraduate degrees. IELTS Academic-6.5 or higher (minimum of 6.5 in each sub score), Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT), and with minimum test scores for each section of: Listening 18 points, Reading 18 points, Writing 18 points, Speaking 18 points – for admission , Toefl paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).