Early Childhood Special Education (MA):

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1 These application directions must be used for application to the following program: Early Childhood Special Education (MA): Prepares students to implement research-based teaching methods for early childhood (ages 0-8) and special education. This program meets the licensure requirements of the Colorado Department of Education for practice as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher. Application Deadline for Fall 2016: Priority 1: December 1, 2015 Priority 2: January 15, 2016 *Applications will continue to be accepted on a space availability basis* For more information about this program, please visit our website at

2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS All items listed below must be completed and included as part of your application. The Admissions Committee will not review incomplete applications. All items listed in BOLD are to be uploaded to the online application by the applicant unless otherwise noted. Please refer to the detailed directions in this packet for submitting this information. On-line Application for Graduate Admission 2 Academic References (uploaded by recommenders) Statement of Professional Goals Current Vita/Resume $65 Application Fee o The application fee may be paid with a credit card, once you have submitted the application. The application fee may also be paid via a bank draft or personal check drawn on a U.S. bank. One (1) official transcript from each college/university where at least 1 credit has been earned, mailed directly to DU. *You must have graduated with a Bachelor s degree from an accredited university prior to beginning the program. *McNair Scholars may request the application fee to be waived by submitting proof of status as a McNair Scholar to: Office of Graduate Admissions Mary Reed Building, Room S. University Blvd. Denver, CO

3 ONLINE APPLICATION The University of Denver (DU) Application is submitted electronically. The online application is available at: NOTE: The program-specific instructions listed in this packet supersede the general instructions available on the DU admissions web page. PROGRAM INFORMATION Year: 2016 Term: Fall Quarter College: Morgridge College of Education Major: Early Childhood Special Education Degree: Master of Arts *If you have previously attended DU, please make sure to note this when filling out your online application so that the Office of Graduate Admissions knows to request your transcripts from the Registrar. PERSONAL BACKGROUND Please complete all required areas. International Students: All international applicants must concurrently apply through the DU Office of International Student Admissions. This may incur additional fees. Applicants should call or for more information and further assistance in this process. International applicants, or applicants who do not hold a degree from an institution where English was the primary language of instruction, must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam in addition to the GRE or MAT. For more information on taking the TOEFL, visit MORGRIDGE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Please answer the supplemental question. FINANCIAL AID If you have not completed your FAFSA, we encourage you to do so by the February 15 th priority deadline. ACADEMIC RECORD Complete all academic certificates and degrees received. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

4 This area is NOT required to be completed as this information will be included in your Resume/CV. TEST SCORES The GRE is NOT required for this program. ACTIVITIES This area is NOT required to be completed. ACADEMIC REFERENCES Each applicant will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two (2) recommenders upon submitting their online application*. *Please note: An requesting a letter of recommendation will not be sent to the recommenders until the applicant clicks submit on their online application. Your recommenders will be required to submit their recommendations online. REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS Please answer the questions provided. SIGNATURE Please electronically sign your name. STATEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL GOALS Each applicant must submit a statement of professional goals; the statement should be approximately 2-3 pages, typed and double-spaced. Please upload this document online under Supplemental Documents. Please discuss the following in your statement: Personal, educational, and employment experiences that have shaped your desire for advanced study. Professional objectives and how you arrived at them. What you hope to obtain from your chosen concentration and how you intend to apply it professionally. CURRENT RESUME/ CV This document should be uploaded with the online application once you have clicked Submit Application, under the Review section of the online application. From the drop down arrow, please select Resume and Choose File. Once uploaded, your resume will be marked Received shortly after. Please refresh your browser after 10 minutes has passed. Please detail the following information in your resume/cv: educational, professional, and volunteer experiences.

5 TRANSCRIPTS Each applicant must send one (1) copy of official transcripts (signed and sealed) from all colleges/universities attended to the following address: University of Denver Office of Graduate Admissions Mary Reed Building, Room S. University Blvd Denver, CO