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Requirements for admission to a Graduate Program and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and K-12 Cross-Categorical Special Education option (SPED)

1. Bachelor’s degree in Education or a closely related field from an accredited College or University.
2. Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 minimum
3. Provide transcripts of all previously completed university level work – both Undergraduate and Graduate.
4. Statement of Purpose: A one-page narrative which describes his/her purpose for seeking admission to a graduate program, as well as what he/she hopes to gain from the experience

TEACH Grant The Federal Teacher Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is intended to assist students in becoming highly-qualified teachers and is available to those who are completing coursework in a TEACH Grant-eligible program – a high-need field. Both TESOL and SPED qualify as areas of critical need. For more information, go to link: https://www.missouriwestern.edu/finaid/federal-teach-grant/