semester and consist of 70 days of teaching experiences.
Reading" (0710) – 176; or
"Computerized Pre-Professional Skills Test: Reading" (5710) – 176; and
a. "Pre-Professional Skills Test: Writing" (0720) – 174; or
"Computerized Pre-Professional Skills Test: Writing" (5720) – 174.
The students’ progression through the MASPE program is guided by four (4) distinct Checkpoints.
A MASPE graduate program applicant must complete all KSU Graduate School application requirements, which include
An official graduate school application form,
A supplemental form,
A goal and career objectives statement,
A current resume,
Official transcripts of all previous college level coursework sent directly to KSU,
An undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) greater than or equal to 2.75; or 3.0 on the last 30 hours of coursework from a regionally accredited institution.
Successful completion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) administered by the Education Testing Service with the following corresponding scores on the corresponding sections:
(i) Verbal Reasoning taken prior to August 1, 2011 - 450; or
Verbal Reasoning taken after August 1, 2011 – 150;
(i) Quantitative Reasoning taken prior to August 1, 2011 – 490; or
Quantitative Reasoning taken after August 1, 2011 - 143; and
Analytical Writing - 4.0.
Successful completion of the following pre-professional skills assessments of basic knowledge administered by the Educational Testing Service with the corresponding minimum score:
a. Pre-Professional Skills Test: Mathematics" (0730) -174; or
"Computerized Pre-Professional Skills Test: Mathematics" (5730) - 174;
a. "Pre-Professional Skills Test:
Three (3) letters of reference, one of which must come from the applicant's most recent employer.
Verification that the applicant has completed previous designated, on-line training and possesses necessary technology competency in order to be successful.
A MASPE program applicant must write and submit an essay that addresses his or her motivation for becoming a teacher of special education (LBD, P-12) and includes related experiences. The essay is judged as satisfactory or unsatisfactory by the Education Graduate Committee.
A MASPE program applicant who wishes to transfer graduate course credit to KSU must provide all required documentation of the relevant course(s) upon application. A maximum of six (6) graduate credit hours in the field of special education may be transferred from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution. The applicant must have earned a grade of B or above for a course to be accepted.
MASPE program applicants who meet all entry requirements are granted admission status by the Education Graduate Committee and become Candidates.
CHECKPOINT II: Requirements for Admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP):
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