Educational Psychology M.A.Ed. Admissions Information
M.A.Ed. in CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION, specialization in EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- At least an earned GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate course work for regular admission status or 2.5 to 2.99 GPA for provisional admission status
- TOEFL / IELTS (For all non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. permanent residents). Learn more about testing requirements.
GRE Scores are NOT required for application to this program.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| Domestic M.A.Ed. Applicants | International M.A.Ed. Applicants | ||
| Starting Semester | Due Date: | Starting Semester | Due Date: |
| Summer 1 | May 1 | Summer 1 | February 1 |
| Fall | May 1 | Fall | April 1 |
| Spring | December 1 | Spring | September 1 |
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Application Checklist
Transcripts
Include a web printout or scanned copy of your transcripts with your online application. If you receive an offer of admission and choose to enroll at VT, then arrange for an official copy to be sent to both Graduate Admissions and School of Education.
Graduate Testing Requirements
GRE is not required for the Educational Psychology M.A.Ed. If you wish to take the GRE, or have taken it and wish to submit your scores, please have the testing agency send official scores to Virginia Tech Graduate School, code 5859.
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required for the Educational Psychology (M.A.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction) program. You can include references/recommendations email addresses in your online application, and they will receive an email with instructions on how to provide an electronic reference. Please submit at least one letter from a college professor who knows the quality of your previous academic work, and at least one from a professional reference, such as a current or former employer.
Letter of Interest
Applicants are asked to provide a 3-5 page letter of interest which includes the following:
- Why do you want to undertake graduate work?
- What do you expect to derive from your program of study?
- If you have a concentration in mind, briefly outline your interests in this area.
- What do you expect to contribute as a student and subsequently as a member of the profession?
Resume
Please provide a current CV or resume as part of your application to this program.
Applying as an International Student
International students might be required to submit TOEFL scores, immigration documents, and other additional materials with their application.
We require a minimum TOEFL score of 90 (IBT) or IELTS score of 6.5 for admission. Test scores should be sent to us using ETS institution code 5859.
TOEFL scores are required of all international students whose first language is not English, except those applicants who have graduated from an accredited university where English is the language of instruction. TOEFL scores are not required of US permanent residents and US naturalized citizens. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is also accepted; a 6.5 minimum score is required. International applicants should consult the Graduate School web page for more information about the TOEFL and or other application requirements.
See this page if you qualify for an English language proficiency test waiver.
Please note: Prospective residential on-campus international students might be required to submit immigration documents and other additional materials with their application. Please consult with Graduate Student Immigration Services.
Additional Information / Supporting Material
Applicants are welcome to submit any additional information with application material that would be useful in the evaluation of your application.
Application Fees
Degree-seeking students must include a $75 fee with their application. If this poses a financial hardship, check with the Graduate School to see if you qualify for a waiver or reduced fee.
To apply to the graduate program, students must submit the Virginia Tech Graduate School online application.
Send official scores to Virginia Tech Graduate School, code 5859.
In-state K-12 teachers are eligible for a 25% discount! Use this application form in order to receive the reduced costs. Otherwise, as with on-campus students, we refer you to the VT Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid for information on financial assistance. Generally, distance learners may qualify for federal loans if they take 5 or more credit hours per semester.
Find out what loans are available as a graduate student and other opportunities.
Admission to the master's program in Educational Psychology is determined by an admission committee composed of program faculty. You will be notified by the Graduate School about the action taken on your application for admission.
Include a scanned copy of your college transcripts with your online application, then arrange for an official copy to be sent to us after you receive an offer of admission.
The official transcripts showing degree conferral should be sent directly from your institution(s) to Graduate Admissions and School of Education:
To:
Virginia Tech Graduate Admissions
120 Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown (Mail Code 0325)
155 Otey Street NW
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
and to:
Virginia Tech School of Education
Office of Academic Programs
1750 Kraft Drive (0302)
Suite 2000
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Office of Academic Programs Support
Lori Sharp
Enrollment Services Specialist
1750 Kraft Drive (0302), #2063
540-231-5348
llsharp@vt.edu
For further information, contact the Program Leader:
Dr. Brett Jones
Program Leader, Educational Psychology
1750 Kraft Drive (0302), #2040
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-230-8328 | brettjones@vt.edu