Admission Requirements

Master of Arts in Teaching- Secondary Admission Requirements

Admission begins in summer session which usually begins in late May. Application deadline is April 1. Interview cycles are offered in both fall and spring. Students are encouraged to apply early to be assured time to complete the admission process.

Admission Requirements:

1. This program is designed for those who wish to become a middle or high school teacher. To be eligible you must hold a content area degree in Math, Biology, Chemistry Physics, Earth Science, English, Art, Social Studies, Music or Foreign Language. If you do not hold a degree in one of these areas, you must have the equivalent in coursework. Therefore, students wishing to become a middle or high school teacher can do so in many cases with a degree that is closely related to the above content areas but may have to take some prerequisite courses to reach this equivalency.

2. Bachelor’s degree (in one of the content areas listed above) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students with 2.75 – 2.99 can be considered on a provisional basis. GPA’s under 2.75 can be considered but must go through a Unit Monitoring committee process to be considered special admission status. Those with under a 2.75 will be required to provide additional items for committee review including personal statement, letters of reference and possibly additional coursework or related work experience information.

3. Completion of supplemental application materials to include:

• (3) references
• personal statement
• resume

4. Interview – Early interviews are held in November and late interview dates are held in March and April for a May program start. We recommend applications be submitted as early as possible to allow FSU to help guide you through the application process.

For application process instructions go here.

For more information or to speak to an admission specialist contact: 

FSU Office of Graduate Admissions
gradservices@frostburg.edu
301.687.7053