Admissions

The online Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) program starts three times throughout the year (January, May, and August). Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis.

Application Deadlines

August 2018 Cohort

Applicants who submit their completed application by the priority application deadline will receive an admissions decision sooner.

Admissions Requirements

Fordham University Graduate School of Education (GSE) holds Education@Fordham applicants to the same high standards as our on-campus programs. We look for applications from those who are passionate about education’s role in improving the lives of children from all backgrounds. Applicants should demonstrate their commitment to the field of education and highlight their ability to work in collaborative learning environments.

Applicants Must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Have a strong academic record, typically with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher and a graduate GPA of 3.5 or higher, if applicable.

Application Requirements

In order to be considered for admission, applicants must submit the following:

• Online application
• A current resume or curriculum vitae (C.V.)
• A personal essay
• Two letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
• Standardized test scores. The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is highly recommended, GRE, or any graduate equivalency exam.
  • This requirement may be waived if you are a certified teacher or school administrator and have already completed a graduate program.
• $70 application fee
• Official transcripts sent directly from all previous institutions attended. Transcripts should be mailed to:
  
  Application Processing Services
  Fordham GSE Online Admissions
  7900 Harkins Road
  Suite 501
  Lanham, MD 20706
  
  Email transcripts to: appsvcs@gseonline.fordham.edu

For International Applicants

• We accept WES evaluations or any NACES transcript evaluating service.
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System scores are required for international applicants. This requirement will be waived if:
  • the applicant’s native language is English;
  • the applicant completed his or her undergraduate or graduate degree in the U.S.; or
  • the applicant completed the degree outside of the U.S., but English was the primary language of instruction.

To learn more about the online M.S.T. program, contact an admissions counselor at 855-859-4851 or email us at admissions@gseonline.fordham.edu.

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