a) A thesis-based master's degree in an appropriate field. Outstanding applicants holding master's degrees without thesis may be considered.
b) A minimum grade point average of 3.50 on a four-point scale in a master's degree program.
c) A written statement indicating the applicant's reasons for wishing to pursue a graduate program.
d) Where appropriate, candidates will be expected to have, or to obtain, relevant practical experience in their area of specialization.
e) English Language Proficiency Requirement:

Proficiency in the English language is essential for the pursuit and successful completion of graduate programs in the Werklund School of Education. Prior to admission to Graduate Programs in Education, an applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement for academic purposes in one of the following ways:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ibt) score of 97 overall (Academic Version)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 overall (Academic Version).