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Integrative STEM Education M.A.Ed. Admissions Information

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M.A.Ed. in CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION, specialization in INTEGRATIVE STEM EDUCATION

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with an earned GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study.
  • Your current resume
  • 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

 Starting Semester Domestic M.A.Ed. Applicants International M.A.Ed. Applicants
Summer May 1 January 1
Fall August 1 * April 1 *
Spring  January 1 September 1

*Deadline for early decision admission with full funding consideration for Fall: March 1

Note: Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the executive director for Equity and Access at (540) 231-8771 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061. 

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 Integrative STEM Education master's program (M.A.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction). 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.

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Please include your most recent Curriculum Vitae or Resume with your application

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. All application fees are non-refundable.

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.

There is a discount for in-state K-12 teachers; 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.

School of Education Scholarships

Admission to the master's program 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.

Graduate Assistantships

A question on the application for graduate admission asks whether you want to be considered for a teaching assistantship. Check yes. Please note that Indicating that you wish to be considered for an assistantship does not mean that you will be offered one, only that you wish to be considered for one, if available.

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:

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John Wells, Professor and Program Leader

Dr. John Wells
Program Leader, Integrative STEM

1750 Kraft Drive (0302), #2023

Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-8471 | jgwells@vt.edu