Online application
Application fee of $50, submitted via online payment. This fee is non-refundable. This fee is waived if you have previously applied to a program within the Simmons School of Education.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in the United States or proof of equivalent training at a foreign university.
Official transcript(s) showing degree confirmed. Transcripts from countries outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from a recognized SMU evaluation agency. You may find a list of those agencies here.
A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Note: Applicants whose GPA falls below 3.0 must request an exemption to this requirement by attaching a letter explaining why an exception should be made (such as long-term experience, expertise in a related specialized field, or the Graduate Record Examination score).
Writing Component: Applicant will submit an essay response to ONE of the writing prompts on the application. See example below.
Tell us how earning a master's degree will help better your career as an educator.
Tell us your best story.
Three letters of recommendation, submitted via online application system. Select respondents who can attest to your academic ability, your teaching abilities, and your personal qualities. If you are currently teaching, one recommendation must be from your principal or other supervisor.
Submission of a current resume, uploaded via online application system.
The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 550 on a pencil-and-paper test or 92 on the Internet-based test. The IELTS minimum score is 6.5.
a 3.0 overall grade-point average, and a satisfactory score on the GRE.