November 22, 2009
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Master of Arts in Teaching

• Admission Requirements
• How to Apply
• Course Offerings
• Program Structure
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• Tuition & Fees
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• Request Admissions Information
• Application for Admission
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• Contact Information

How Do I Apply?

Step 1:  Transcript Review Process

1. Contact our Certification Officer, Dr. Maryann Rossi, for a Review of Your Transcripts by phone (203) 837-8950 or e-mail rossim@wcsu.edu.
2. Mail official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended to:
   
   Dr. Maryann Rossi, Certification Officer
   White Hall 003C
   Western Connecticut State University
   181 White Street
   Danbury, CT  06810
   
   
3. Mail a Transcript Evaluation Form with the $75 fee to the same address above.
4. Applicants are required to meet all current admissions criteria for teacher education programs as mandated by the State of Connecticut and the University.

Step 2:  Praxis I and II

1. After completing the Transcript Review Process and receiving the “go ahead” from Dr. Rossi, arrange to take Praxis I and the appropriate Praxis II for your content area.
2. Information for the Praxis tests may be obtained on the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) Website:  http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2613&q=321256.
3. Praxis I Waiver:  A combined SAT score of 1,000 (with at least 400 on both the verbal and math sections respectively) or 1,100 if taken on or after April 1, 1995 (with at least 450 on both the verbal and math sections respectively, depending on date of administration).  The ED 192 waiver may be obtained from the Certification Officer or online at the CSDE Website:  http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2613&q=321216.

Step 3:  Application Process

1. Complete the Graduate Application Process:  a packet will be mailed to qualified M.A.T. candidates containing:
1. Graduate Application Form – also download from http://www.wcsu.edu/graduate/forms/graduate_application.pdf
2. Obtain 3 References and have each Complete a Reference Form
3. M.A.T. Mini-portfolio
4. $50 Application fee
5. Health (physical) form
2. Return all components of the application packet by mail or in person to the Division of Graduate Studies.

Step 4:  Interview Invitation

1. Completing the entry requirements outlined in Steps 1 - 3 does not necessarily guarantee acceptance into the program. 
2. After the Master of Arts in Teaching Application Review Committee meets, qualified applicants will be invited to interview.

Step 5:  Complete Prerequisites if Required