Master of Education Admission

We offer a limited number of partial-tuition waivers and scholarships to students who are admitted to the Master of Education program. To be considered for scholarships, you just complete a FAFSA form and update the scholarship information.  You can do this using the Financial Aid and Scholarships app in eWeber.Review the Master of Education Student Handbook for more information.

For more information on financial aid, refer to the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office

Applicants who do not meet the standard admission criteria but believe they have equivalent qualifications may appeal to the Master of Education Program and Policy Committee after consultation with the program director.

Grade Point Average/Required Entrance Tests

The minimum student GPA is 3.0 cumulative or calculated using the most recent 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of approved undergraduate/graduate coursework. Students with calculated GPAs between 3.0 and 3.24 must take either the Miller’s Analogies Test (MAT) and score a minimum of 400 or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and score at least 152 on verbal reasoning and 145 on quantitative reasoning.

Call the WSU Testing Center at 801-626-6803 for information on the MAT.

Information for the GRE can be found on the Educational Testing Service website. Registration for the GRE is online, and the test is taken online.

A fee is required for both tests. The MAT and the GRE may be repeated once.

 

The MEd program is selective with a limited number of openings available for qualified students.  Admission deadlines are January 15 for Summer semester and May 15 for Fall semester.  For additional information contact the Master of Education office.  (801) 626-6278.

Writing Proficiency Assessment

The purpose of the writing proficiency assessment is to evaluate your ability to communicate through writing. This assessment is untimed, though you should plan on approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours to complete it.  You will be notified of dates and times for completeing the assessment.   You will be given a choice of at least three writing prompts that relate to education. 

Interview

The purpose of the oral interview is to demonstrate your communication and interpersonal skills. Three faculty members from the teacher education department will ask you a series of questions about yourself, your commitment to completing the graduate program and current issues in your area of emphasis.

The interview will last approximately 15 minutes and is scheduled through the Master of Education program assistant.

If you speak English as a second language, you are required to present evidence of a TOEFL score of either 223 on the computer-based test, a score of 85 on the internet-based test (iBT), or a Duoling score of 120. Alternatively, you may submit verification of a minimum band IELTS score of 6.5. These scores must not be older than two years. 

If you are not a U.S. citizen, check with the International Student & Scholar Center before proceeding with the application. You will need to submit the WSU International Student Application as well as a Graduate Financial Guarantee form. The Graduate Financial Guarantee form is a confidential financial statement that shows you have sufficient funds to comply with United States Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations. This form must be submitted before you can receive the I-20 or IAP-66 form that enables application for a student visa for entry into the U. S.

If you are an international applicant who speaks English as a second language and has earned an undergraduate degree from a U.S. university and previously completed the TOEFL with a score of 223 on the computer-based test or 85 on the Internet-based test (iBT), or have an IELTS band score of 6.5 or greater, you are not subject to this requirement. However, at the discretion of the program director, you may be required to take the ACTFL oral language English proficiency assessment or take courses in LEAP (Learning English for Academic Purposes).

You must have your transcripts and bachelor’s degree evaluated by a foreign evaluation credential service selected from the agencies below. Your bachelor's degree and each course on the transcript must be translated into the equivalent of American credits and letter grades. Contact the selected agency to determine the procedures and fees required for this service. You are responsible for the fees incurred.

The evaluated transcript must be sent by the agency directly to the Master of Education office at:

Weber State University Master of Education Office
1351 Edvalson Street, Dept.1306
Ogden, UT, USA, 84408-1306

Foreign Credentials Evaluation Services

Contact the agency of your choice to determine procedures and fees required. The agency’s report will be accepted by Weber State University at face value.