Admissions Requirements:
Master of Education in Teacher Leadership Online
Step #1: Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply. There is no application fee.
Step #2: Request your official transcripts to be sent electronically to gradapps@utrgv.edu or mailed to:
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Graduate Admissions
Marialice Shary Shivers Bldg. 1.102
1201 W. University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
Review and submit all Program Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
If applicant does not meet the minimum undergraduate GPA criterion of 3.0, the applicant will be evaluated holistically through reflecting professional goals, GPA, professional success from resume, and success on related prior course work to determine whether they meet the criteria for clear or conditional admission. - Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Professional statement detailing professional goals, campus leadership experience and reasons for pursuing a Masters in Education in Teacher Leadership.
- Resume including educational background and work experience.
- Teaching certificate with a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.
Additional requirements for domestic applicants who attended foreign universities and international applicants::
- TOEFL or IELTS Language Proficiency Test with minimum scores: 550 on paper-based, 213 on computer based, or 79 on Internet-based for the TOEFL; 6.5 for the IELTS. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for 2 years. For additional information, visit the Additional Documents for Domestic Applicants who Attend Foreign Universities section of our website.
- Certified English translation of educational records.
*Students in fully online programs are not eligible for I-20 or student visas however international applicants can study from their home country.
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