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M.E.d. in Exceptional Education Admission Requirements

Admission Criteria

»  GRE scores at the 25th percentile or higher for all sections,

»  Undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or higher, and

»  Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university

Required Application Materials

Required by the Graduate School

       Required Electronically:

       »  Application,

       »  Application fee,

       »  Official GRE scores, and

       »  Official transcripts

Send transcripts to The Graduate School.  The preferred method is an electronic copy sent via eSCRIP‐SAFE.   Scrip-Safe International has a list of participating institutions.  If an electronic copy is not an option, unopened paper copies can be sent to:

Required by the EXED M.Ed. Program

»  Professional resume,

»  Two letters of reference (one from someone who can speak of your professional dispositions and another from someone who can speak of your academic ability), and

»  A written statement 2-3 pages in length (double spaced) describing your professional background, the educational issues you would like to address in the master's program, and your long-term professional goals.

Application Deadlines

This program utilizes rolling admission.  Please follow up with the Graduate School or the EFEX graduate coordinator to ensure all application materials have been received. Admission decisions cannot be made until all materials have been received.

Contact Information

EFEX Graduate Director

Gifted Education Concentration

Autism, Instructional and Concentrations

Brenda Showalter

showalbe@jmu.edu

     Helpful Links

    M.Ed. Course Description

    Graduate School Application