Application Process

During the online application process you will be asked to submit the following materials:

1. Completed Graduate School Application
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcripts from all universities attended, with degrees posted:
   • All applicants must upload unofficial or official  transcripts during the online application process, even if you are currently still working on your degree.
   • Current and previous students of MSU-Bozeman need to list MSU on the application but do not need to submit official transcripts. 
   • If the department extends an offer of admission, the Graduate School must receive official transcripts with degree(s) posted from the university(s) attended.
   • Transcripts will be evaluated for rigor and academic fit.
   • MSU requires an undergraduate/graduate GPA of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale).
4. Personal Statement: The personal statement should be 2 - 3 pages in length and address:
   • Describe your education experiences, why you are interested in the program, and how you plan to use the degree.
   • Applicants to the EdD and PhD programs  should address how further coursework will benefit them professionally and include research interests relevant to the doctoral degree. 
5. Three (3) Professional Letters of Recommendation: The electronic process will prompt each recommender to submit a signed reference letter. The references should be written by people who are able to judge your potential for success in graduate level study. The committee strongly encourages applicants to have one letter from a former faculty member.  

Additional Material for doctoral programs: 

• A bachelor's and master's degree are required for the EdS, EdD and PhD
• Writing Sample is required for EdD and PhD applicants only: Upload a selected example of writing that demonstrates academic potential such as an artifact that highlights your interest, strengths, context, and goals/desires more conducive to holistic review.
• Research and Data Analysis Skills Summary is required for PhD applicants only: Upload a separate document (suggested length is one page) addressing the following:

1. • Describe your research experience skills
   • Summarize your experiences using different research methods. 
   • List scholarly products such as peer-reviewed conference publications and peer-reviewed publications.
   • Describe data analysis skills and experience using different data analysis software (i.e., SPSS, ENVIVO, SAS)
2. International Applicants: Visit the Graduate School's International Admissions website.  The Department of Education does not waive the requirement for English Proficiency test scores or the $70 Graduate School Application fee. All unofficial/official transcripts must be translated and transcribed to a 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) scale

Applications must be submitted via the online application system and all required application documents must be submitted to be reviewed

Due date for MEd and Certificate applications:

• Fall Semester:  April 1st 
• Spring Semester: Nov 1st   
• February 1st: Early priority deadline for those seeking graduate assistantships or an early decision.

Due date for EdS, EdD and PhD applications:

Students only matriculate Fall Semester each year.

• Fall Semester:  April 1st  
• February 1st: Early priority deadline for those seeking graduate assistantships or an early decision.

Applications received after the deadline may be reviewed for acceptance on a case-by-case basis.

During the online application process you will be asked to submit the following materials:

1. Completed Graduate School Application
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcripts from all universities attended, with degrees posted:
   • All applicants must upload unofficial or official  transcripts during the online application process, even if you are currently still working on your degree.
   • Current and previous students of MSU-Bozeman need to list MSU on the application but do not need to submit official transcripts. 
   • If the department extends an offer of admission, the Graduate School must receive official transcripts with degree(s) posted from the university(s) attended.
   • Transcripts will be evaluated for rigor and academic fit.
   • MSU requires an undergraduate/graduate GPA of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale).
4. Personal Statement: The personal statement should be 2 - 3 pages in length. Please address the following:
   • Brief background
   • Goal for completing the Certificate – teaching goals
   • Discipline/content knowledge – qualifications to teach the content of the discipline or area of specialization at the college level
   • List of current teaching responsibilities or experience
   • Initial thoughts/ideas on what course(s) you might teach/co-teach/TA to fulfill part of the practicum requirements and who might serves as your faculty advisor
   • Have you taken or are currently enrolled in any course that might count towards the Certificate. If yes, please indicate the course and when you have taken them.
5. Three Letters of Recommendation: The electronic process will prompt each recommender to submit a signed reference letter. The references should be written by people who are able to judge your potential for success in graduate level study.Oneof these must address the discipline or specialization qualifications of the applicant to teach at the college level. Applicants may not include current Adult & Higher Education faculty as a reference. NOTE: If you are a current graduate student at MSU, only one letter of recommendation is required.

Applications must be submitted via the online application system and all required application documents must be submitted to be reviewed

Due date for Certificate applications:

• Fall Semester:  
  • April 1st 
  •  July 15th-second fall review
• Spring Semester: Nov 1st