Admission Requirements

The admission requirements are:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution;
• North Carolina "A" license in Elementary Education or the equivalent from another state;
• Two official transcripts from all institutions attended;
• Completed ECSU Health Form;
• Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (4.0) scale;
• GRE or MAT Scores (the original copy should be sent from testing agency to ECSU;
• Interview with Department of Education, Psychology and Health Graduate Coordinator and Graduate Faculty;
• Typewritten two-page essay specifying educational philosophy; and
• Recommendations from three professional educators who can document work performance or relevant experience.

The requirements described above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee acceptance. Students are selected and admission decisions are based on consideration of educational factors (i.e. interview, performance, communication skills). A limited number of students who do not meet the minimum standards may be allowed to enroll with special permission. We encourage you to apply.