Eligibility for Admission
Anyone registering for any graduate-level course must hold a Bachelors degree with the exception of those currently enrolled in a Manhattanville Bachelors/Masters degree program
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Persons who may be eligible to matriculate in any graduate program must:
- Hold a Bachelors degree or higher, from a nationally accredited institution or from a non-nationally accredited institution with comparable curriculum and standards to those of Manhattanville University 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 University policy as specified in the University Catalog. Applicants who are wait-listed will be notified of their status periodically. Applications from candidates who are waitlisted will not be retained. Such applicants must reapply if not accepted.
- 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.
- 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 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 or Bilingual 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.
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. Candidates who voluntarily withdraw after acceptance may reapply at any time.
Deferment
Accepted students may defer enrollment up to one calendar year, after which time their applications will be withdrawn. Please see here for further details.
Additional Admissions Information
Accelerated Teacher Certification Programs
For entrance into our Accelerated Teacher Certification Programs, requirements include all of the above and additionally, an interview with the program director.
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.)
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 Study Abroad..
2. All candidates for all degrees or advanced certificate programs must take at least one full 3-credit in-person course on-campus unless otherwise advised.