MA in Education Admission Information

Applications for admission to the Master of Arts in Education degree program should be sent to the Director of the Graduate Studies in Education. Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Each application will be processed when the following have been received: (1) the completed application form with the $25 application fee (application fee waived if using the online application process); (2) official transcripts from the Registrar of previously attended colleges or universities, except Heidelberg, providing evidence of a bachelor’s degree; (3) a copy of the teaching certificate, if applicable; (4) three letters of recommendation from qualified professional educators.

Prior to or following receipt of all application materials, the Director of Graduate Studies in Education may interview prospective students. The student will receive a written decision regarding their admission status. In the event that the applicant has been convicted of a criminal offense (other than a minor traffic violation), the College will require a separate explanation of circumstances. The Program Director reserves the right to make the final decision with regard to acceptance in the Master of Arts in Education program, and also reserves the right to depart from and/or supplement the admission criteria based upon the best interests of Heidelberg College.

The following minimum qualifications are expected for a student to be accepted for admission into the program.

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
2. A minimum undergraduate G.P.A. of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
3. Favorable reference letters from three persons who know the applicant professionally.

Additionally, international students must obtain a score of at least 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if their first language is not English. The official TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Director of the Master of Arts in Education program by Educational Testing Service.