Master of Science Degree Program

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Education with a minimum GPA of 2.70 on a 4.00 point scale.

Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendations are required which attest to the student’s competency as an educator, to the student’s academic potential and to the student’s disposition, attributes and personal characteristics necessary to complete an advanced program of study. The recommendations must be completed following the directions of the appropriate recommendation forms enclosed: one by a faculty member who can attest to academic capabilities, and one by a professional educator who can attest to teaching competency.

  Application Essay: A typed two page autobiographical essay describing the relationship between the graduate program and the student’s career and life goals. Please use the cover sheet provided.

CT Certification and Experience Qualifications:

1.   A current State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate is required for students entering the program. A photocopy of the applicant’s Teaching Certificate must be included as part of the application.

2.   Proof of having completed the State of Connecticut statutory requirements (Special Education; Drugs & Alcohol; etc.) must be included as part of the application.

3.   Basic computer literacy.

  Department Interview: Applicants participate in an interview where the student's qualifications, interests, and motivation toward the successful completion of a Master of Science Degree program are examined. Interview sessions are scheduled individually. Contact the Reading and Language Arts Department for further information or an appointment.

SIXTH-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM

Application Essay 

Cover Sheet

  Directions for Application Essay: An autobiographical essay of not more than two typed double spaced pages which describes the relationship between the graduate program and the student’s career and life goals.

Name: ____________________________________________ Date:                    

Address:                                                                                        _________________

Phone:                         /                            SSN# ______ - ____- _____

  E-mail:                                               

  Please circle one:

  Above named student needs an appointment for departmental interview:

yes - student will call (860) 832-2175 to make appointment

no - student had interview on ______________________________

                                                               Date

Note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to make an appointment for an admission interview.

Master of Science Degree Program

Student Admission Process

Checklist

_____  Undergraduate and graduate transcripts sent directly to the Graduate School from all universities attended.

_____  Application for Admission forms submitted to Graduate Admissions Office, Office of Recruitment and Admissions.

  _____  Application for Admission forms to the Reading and Language Arts Master of Science Degree Program completed and returned to the Reading and Language Arts Department.

  _____   A.  Two Letters of Recommendation

 _____   1.                                                                        

                Name of individual submitting first recommendation

  _____   2.                                                                        

              Name of individual submitting second recommendation

  ______  C.  Photocopy of current teaching certificate

______   D.  Appointment with Department Chair for personal interview

Master of Science Degree Program

Professional Recommendation

Name: _____________________________________________

Date: _____________________

    The individual identified above has applied for admission to an advanced degree program in the Reading and Language Arts Department at Central Connecticut State University. Would you please complete the recommendation by applying the criteria below. Following completion of the recommendation, return it to the student.

Qualifications Criteria	Weak      Strong
Has the potential for acquiring the knowledge expected of a Master of Science Degree candidate in the area of Reading and Language Arts		1----2----3----4----5
Has those attitudes and attributes conducive to being a successful Reading and Language Arts educator		1----2----3----4----5
Has the capability for identifying individual pupil strengths and weaknesses and providing instructional needs in Reading and Language Arts		1----2----3----4----5
Has those teaching skills which serve as a basis for working with children who experience difficulty developing Reading and Language Arts skills		1----2----3----4----5
Has those characteristics which contribute to working with teachers, administrators, and parents related to the performance of pupils in the area of Reading and Language Arts		1----2----3----4----5

Other comments:

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for your assistance.

Name: _______________________________________

Position: ______________________________________

Master of Science Degree Program 

Professional Recommendation

Name: _____________________________________________________ Date:________________

The individual identified above has applied for admission to an advanced degree program in the Reading and Language Arts Department at Central Connecticut State University. Would you please complete the recommendation by applying the criteria below.  Following completion of the recommendation, return it the student. 

Qualifications Criteria	Weak      Strong
Has the potential for acquiring the knowledge expected of a Master of Science Degree candidate in the area of Reading and Language Arts	1----2----3----4----5
Has those attitudes and attributes conducive to being a successful Reading and Language Arts educator	1----2----3----4----5
Has the capability for identifying individual pupil strengths and weaknesses and providing instructional needs in Reading and Language Arts	1----2----3----4----5
Has those teaching skills which serve as a basis for working with children who experience difficulty developing Reading and Language Arts skills	1----2----3----4----5
Has those characteristics which contribute to working with teachers, administrators, and parents related to the performance of pupils in the area of Reading and Language Arts	1----2----3----4----5

Other comments:

 

 

Thank you for your assistance.

Position: ______________________________________

Master of Science Degree Program 

Professional Recommendation

Name: _____________________________________________________ Date:________________

The individual identified above has applied for admission to an advanced degree program in the Reading and Language Arts Department at Central Connecticut State University. Would you please complete the recommendation by applying the criteria below.  Following completion of the recommendation, return it the student. 

Qualifications Criteria	Weak      Strong
Has the potential for acquiring the knowledge expected of a Master of Science Degree candidate in the area of Reading and Language Arts	1----2----3----4----5
Has those attitudes and attributes conducive to being a successful Reading and Language Arts educator	1----2----3----4----5
Has the capability for identifying individual pupil strengths and weaknesses and providing instructional needs in Reading and Language Arts	1----2----3----4----5
Has those teaching skills which serve as a basis for working with children who experience difficulty developing Reading and Language Arts skills	1----2----3----4----5
Has those characteristics which contribute to working with teachers, administrators, and parents related to the performance of pupils in the area of Reading and Language Arts	1----2----3----4----5

Other comments:

 

 

 

 

Thank you for your assistance.

 

Name: _______________________________________

 

Position: ______________________________________

Last updated on Tuesday, 16 October 2007