Master's Degree in Education: Admissions

The Master’s Degree in Education at Cedar Crest College, which may include teacher certification, is designed to prepare prospective and practicing teachers for the challenges of the 21st century classroom. Admission occurs on a rolling basis throughout the year and is open to men and women who have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Cedar Crest seeks students who have demonstrated academic and/or professional achievement and promise, as well as those who would bring varied interests, talents and backgrounds to the profession.

Prospective students may select one of three concentrations within the master’s degree program: Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or Art of Teaching. Add-on certification is also available in Special Education and ESL.

Since the admissions process is very personal -- each student is considered on an individual basis -- prospective students are encouraged to visit the campus, schedule an admissions interview, and attend an information session. Specific details about the requirements for acceptance into this program are available in a packet of information from the Center for Lifelong Learning at Cedar Crest College.

The general admissions requirements follow…

Application Process

To complete the application process, students must submit the application form, official transcripts of all prior college-level coursework and two letters of academic recommendation (three letters for Art of Teaching). Additionally, students must meet minimum GPA requirements and individuals seeking certification at the secondary level must also have completed, or be prepared to complete, the equivalent of an undergraduate major in the academic content area they hope to teach (English, Spanish, Biology, Chemistry, General Science, History, Social Studies, Mathematics). Oral and written fluency in the English language is expected of all applicants.

How to Apply

We welcome your inquiries and your application. Please call the Center for Lifelong Learning at 610-740-3770 or e-mail lifelong@cedarcrest.edu to request an information packet.

Application

Recommendation Form

Admissions Policy for the Master of Education Program at Cedar Crest College

Please send completed recommendation forms to:

Center for Lifelong Learning
100 College Dr.
Allentown, PA 18104-6196

Application Checklist

• Application
  
• Official transcript(s) in an institutionally sealed envelope - for work in progress, a final transcript must be submitted at the end of the semester. Transcripts from all institutions must be included even if the credits have been transfered and are included on the transcript of a receiving college or university.
  
• Two sealed envelopes containing recommendations

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