Eligibility for Admission
Persons who may be eligible to matriculate in any graduate program must:
- Hold a Bachelors degree or higher, from a regionally accredited institution or from a non-regionally accredited institution with comparable curriculum and standards to those of Manhattanville College School of Education, as determined by Manhattanville.
- Present a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 (A=4.) In very limited cases, students with a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA below 3.00 may be accepted provisionally, following NY State law, generally after a period of wait-listing. A GPA may be calculated using Manhattanville College policy as specified in the College Catalog. Applicants who are wait-listed will be notified periodically on a rolling basis. Applications from candidates who are waitlisted will not be retained. Such applicants must reapply if not accepted.
Candidates who are rejected may reapply for admission to the following Fall or Spring semester. For re-application within less than 3 years, they must submit one new reference, a new resume, and a new essay. For re-application after that time, all candidates must submit a full application. Candidate who voluntarily withdraw after acceptance may reapply at any time.
- Submit an application fee and completed application form including a 2-3 page typewritten essay stating their philosophy of education. Incomplete applications will remain open for one year from the date of application.
- Submit official transcripts for ALL previous college coursework.
- Submit two strong professional recommendations.
- Complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or equivalent, for those seeking NYS teacher or leader certification, professional licensing, or the doctoral degree. Students may apply, be provisionally accepted and may begin a program if this requirement is in process (i.e. an exam is scheduled.)
- Submit proof of certification, for admission to programs in Special Education, Literacy, or Bilingual Education. Students may begin these programs provisionally when not yet certified, but will not be allowed to graduate until they are certified.
- Complete a Music audition and exam, for admission to programs in Music Education
- Complete the Oral Proficiency Interview of the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages with a score of “Advanced-Low” or above, for admission into Foreign Language Education. Students may begin these programs with a score below Advanced-Low, but will not be allowed to graduate until they have achieved the required score.
- International students must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving a score of 110 on the TOEFL IBT or a score of 8 on the IELTS or an equivalent exam result. International credentials will be evaluated by Manhattanville School of Education. A certified translation and external evaluation of international credentials must be submitted upon request.
Deferment
The start of enrollment may be deferred up to one calendar year, after which time, the application will be closed and applicants must reapply as above.
Education Leadership Admissions
For entrance into Education Leadership programs, requirements include all of the above as relevant and additionally:
- an interview with the program director.
- a writing sample (For details, please consult the program director.)
Doctoral Admissions
For entrance into the Doctoral program, admissions requirements include all of the above as relevant and additionally:
- At least three years of successful experience in education or other appropriate setting after completing the Bachelor’s degree are strongly preferred.
- A Masters degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or from a non-regionally accredited institution with comparable curriculum and standards to those of Manhattanville College School of Education, as determined by the college.
- A record of leadership as a teacher, leader, and/or manager. Two years of administrative experience are strongly preferred
- Three letters of nomination focusing on the applicant’s commitment, determination, scholarly writing skills and communication skills, as well as research experience and potential.
- A professional and/or research-based writing sample.
NOTES
1. Holders of F- or J-class visas are not eligible for admission into programs at off-campus locations. F-1 and other visa holders may earn Masters degrees and are potentially eligible for NY State Initial certification. Professional certification is available only to permanent residents and U.S. citizens. International students must consult the Office of International Students and Scholars.
2. All candidates for all degrees or advanced certificate programs must take at least one full 3-credit in-person course on-campus