The MSME Department has several graduate programs. Please read the instructions carefully to ensure you apply to the correct program and that your application is complete.

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Unconditional Admission Requirements:

• Completion of the JMU Pre-Professional Secondary Education minor,
• Completion of an undergraduate major in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, History (with Social Studies minor), Mathematics, Physics, or Political Science (with Social Studies minor),
• Full admission to the Teacher Education Program,
• Passing scores on your Praxis Subject Assessment,
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher.

*See the Graduate School's Program Page for more admission information for this program.

How to Apply:

• On the Graduate School's Program Page, select "Apply Now",
• Log in/create a CollegeNet account,
• Complete Personal Information section, select next;
• Select Your Program page:
  • select "Education"
  • select "Secondary Education, Grades 6-12 Concentration" and select your starting term and move on to the Supplemental Questions section.
    • answer question: "Are you currently enrolled as a current JMU undergraduate student with plans to complete a bachelor's in a teacher licensure program with a minor in Pre-professional Secondary Education?" Answer YES.
• Complete the remaining sections of the application,
• Submit the completed application.

Unconditional Admission Requirements:

• A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or above,
• Undergraduate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, History, Mathematics, Physics, or Political Science (may need additional coursework to meet VDOE content area competencies),
• Grade of “C” or higher in a “foundations of education and the teaching profession” course. JMU’s EDUC 200 Foundations of American Education satisfies this requirement,
• Grade of “C” or higher in a “human development and learning (birth through adolescence)” course. JMU’s PSYC 160 Life Span Human Development or EDUC 175E Learning, Behavior and Engagement in Context satisfies this requirement,
• Passing score on the ALEKS or Praxis Core Math Assessment or satisfactory SAT/ACT math section score,
• Resume,
• Virginia passing score on the appropriate Praxis Subject Assessment for your endorsement,
• Interview with Program Coordinator (will be scheduled after submission of application).

*See the Graduate School's Program Page for more admission information for this program.

How to Apply:

• On the Graduate School's Program Page, select "Apply Now",
• Log in/create a CollegeNet account,
• Complete Personal Information section, select next;
• Select Your Program page:
  • select "Education"
  • select "Secondary Education, Grades 6-12 Concentration" and select your summer starting term and move on to the Supplemental Questions section.
    • answer question: "Are you currently enrolled as a current JMU undergraduate student with plans to complete a bachelor's in a teacher licensure program with a minor in Pre-professional Secondary Education?" Answer NO.
    • answer question: "Have you completed a bachelor's degree from any university and would like to prepare for teacher licensure? Answer YES.
• Complete the remaining sections of the application, uploading documents (Praxis scores, resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.) as required,
• Submit the completed application.