Graduate Education Requirements

For more information about Westminster's Graduate Education Programs please visit the Graduate Education Programs web site.

Master of Arts in Teaching Program

Along with a completed graduate admissions application, applicants must submit the following material:

$50 application fee
A Statement of Purpose
Two Letters of Recommendation
A personal resume detailing professional work experience to include relevant job titles, work experiences, responsibilities, and related activities.
*Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education indicating a GPA of 3.0 or higher
A score report from the PRAXIS II examination corresponding to your teaching field, showing a passing score. If you have not yet taken the PRAXIS, you must present a passing PRAXIS II score prior to the beginning of the program. Elementary Education and Special Education candidates should take exam number 5031 -- Elementary Education Content Knowledge. Secondary candidates should contact the School of Education if you are not sure which PRAXIS examination you need to take.

Along with a completed graduate admissions application, applicants must submit the following material:

$50 application fee
A Statement of Purpose
Two Letters of Recommendation
A personal resume detailing professional work experience to include relevant job titles, work experiences, responsibilities, and related activities.
*Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education indicating a GPA of 3.0 or higher

International Students must also provide the following material:

Bank Statement
Proof of Visa status
English translation of transcripts with explanation of grading systems
Statement of financial responsibility
*Recommended TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based test), or 250 (computer-based test), or 600 (paper-based test), or IELTS 7.0 if English is not the native language
Please read our International Student Guidelines and Financial Statement.

* Transcripts or test scores are considered official when sent directly from the school or testing service.

Westminster College Admissions Office
1840 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
Fax 801.832.3101
Phone 801.832.2200
800.748.4753

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