For all students earning an undergraduate degree at Truman State University, the Masters of Arts in Education degree program for Special Education is direct admissions with the following gateways. Entering undergraduate students will be guaranteed admission in the MAE Special Education program provided they meet all the gateway requirements:

Academic plan on file in the Education Department.
Grade of B or higher in ED 393 and a P in ED 394.
Overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75 prior to taking SED 608G.
Completed form submitted to Graduate Office.
After earning an undergraduate degree and meeting the gateways listed, the student will become a full-time graduate student in the MAE Special Education program. Applicants must have a 2.75 or higher (3.0 preferred) cumulative GPA, 3 letters of recommendation-one must demonstrate the individual's ability to work effectively with children in a classroom or related setting, a personal statement, and a resume. An interview may be required. Submit Official English Proficiency Scores: Truman requires a minimum overall score of:
• 79 for TOEFL (iBT)
• 6.0 for IELTS , TOEFL (550 or above on the paper-based TOEFL)