M.Ed. in Advanced Studies in
Teaching and Learning

Carolyn Panofsky Professor HBS 207 (401) 456-8170 (401) 456-8040 cpanofsky@ric.edu

Admission Requirements

Admission to FSEHD Masters level programs is determined by the quality of the total application. Applicants must submit the following to the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs as a measure of their potential for success in graduate level studies.

1. A completed application form accompanied by a fifty-dollar nonrefundable application fee. Forms may be obtained from the office of the academic dean responsible
   for the program to which the student is applying.
2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records. The dean’s office will obtain any Rhode Island College transcripts.
3. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of B (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) in all undergraduate course work. Applicants with undergraduate GPAs less than 3.00, may be admitted to degree candidacy upon the submission of other evidence of academic potential, for example, satisfactory performance in postbaccalaureate work, professional experience as evidenced by publications or letters of recommendation, and/or high scores on the standardized tests.
4. A copy of candidate’s teaching certificate (when applicable).
5. An official report of scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) for most programs. See specific programs for exceptions.
6. Three letters of recommendation attesting to the candidate’s potential to do graduate work. Placement references are generally not applicable.
7. An interview may be required.
8. Some programs have additional admission requirements. Please review requirements for individual programs.
9. Three years of teaching experience (middle or high school) in one of the following areas: biology, chemistry, English, French, general science, history, mathematics, physics, social studies, Spanish, or other middle or high school teaching area.
10. An official report of scores on the Praxis II content examination in the certification area may be required.
11. An interview.

Course Requirements