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Teaching: Elementary Education (M.A.)
Teaching: Elementary Education (M.A.)
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Application deadlines
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Deadline for fall is August 1 and deadline for spring is January 1.
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Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required; please submit within the online application system.
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Graduate test
This program does not require a graduate test.
Note: International applicants may have to provide evidence of English language proficiency. More information can be found within the online application.
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Recommendations
Three (3) professional recommenders are required to be listed in the application. The department can review upon receipt of two (2) recommendations.
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Written statement
Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:
Please describe how your current and past educational and work experiences have prepared you for an elementary teaching career. In addition, explain why you chose WMU's 1-year, teaching residency program.
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Previous written work
This program does not require any previous written work be submitted.
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Other program materials
This program does not require any other program materials to be submitted.
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Transcript requirement
An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.
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Additional information
If you have any questions, please review the website below for program and contact information.
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