Elementary Education

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Requirements

• Online application
• Professional resumé
• Unofficial undergraduate transcripts; official transcripts required at the time of admission
• Two letters of recommendation: from individuals who have either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities such as a faculty member, colleague, or mentor, preferably one from your current employer
• MAT statement of purpose: Northeastern University's Graduate School of Education teacher-preparation programs are dedicated to cultivating educators committed to equity for all students. How does this mission align with your own professional goals? What skills and characteristics do you believe are necessary to be successful in teaching? Please be aware that the university's academic policy on plagiarism applies to the applicant's statement of purpose.
• MAT MTEL requirement: Students will have to submit their MTEL score report as part of their application. The score report would include the results of their Communications and Literacy Skills test, which includes a Reading and Writing subtest. View test information...
• MAT undergrad degree requirement: Applicants for MAT Secondary will need to hold an undergraduate degree in the area of content for licensure or have passed the required content MTEL.
• English language proficiency proof: students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
  • Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S, stating degree conferral and date
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or NU Global Exam scores

Admissions Dates

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:

Domestic Application Guidelines

International Application Guidelines*

*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.