Master of Education Application Process & Requirements
Applications are accepted year round, to begin in any of the three "start" terms (September, January and May). Please contact a Graduate Admissions Counselor to find out specific dates and timelines.
Applications will be processed typically within three to four weeks after the Graduate Admission Office has received all required materials. Applicants will be contacted by Champlain College for interviews in order to complete the process.
To Apply:
- Complete an online admission application
- Include your essay
- Include a current, professional resume
- Arrange for a transcript of your undergraduate work to be sent to Graduate Admission at Champlain College
- Arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to Graduate Admission at Champlain College
- You have the option to submit GRE or GMAT scores. However, they are not required for full admission consideration. If you have taken either, request that GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Exam) scores be sent to Graduate Admission at Champlain College.
- If necessary, request that official TOEFL or ELPT scores with essay be sent to Graduate Admission at Champlain College
Either email or mail supporting documents to:
Office of Graduate Admission
Champlain College
PO Box 670
Burlington, VT 05402-0670 USA
Fax: (802) 860-2767
Undergraduate Degree Requirement
You must have successfully completed a baccalaureate-level program in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Psychology or Business and have a GPA that demonstrates your ability to perform graduate-level academic work. All other candidates will need approval from the M.Ed. Program Director.
Transcripts
Official academic transcripts (not photocopies or those issued directly to a student) are required from all colleges and universities you have attended. Please contact each college's registrar's office and sign a release to have your transcripts sent to Office of Graduate Admission at Champlain College. If you have taken any graduate-level courses, be sure to have those transcripts sent to us as well. If you have attended Champlain College, the Office of Graduate Admission will obtain your transcript internally; you do not need to request it.
Resume
Please submit an updated resume that communicates your experience in a full-time or part-time position in an Early Childhood Education setting. Internships or practicums can be coordinated for recent undergrads.
Essay
A writing sample (300-500 word essay) is required as part of your application. All applicants must outline why they are seeking a degree in Early Childhood Education and how they feel this degree will benefit their professional development and teaching or administration expertise.
Letter of Recommendation
You are required to submit two letters of recommendation from supervisors, co-teachers or undergraduate faculty member. In the absence of such a supervisor, co-teacher or faculty member, the recommendation should be from someone who can assess your capabilities as an employee or student. Recommendations will not be accepted from relatives or family members.
Personal Interview
A personal interview with a Graduate Admission Representative and the Program Director is required and usually is conducted via telephone. The interview will be scheduled as soon as all of your admission materials have been submitted and reviewed by the Admission Committee. The Program Director will contact you to arrange a compatible format and schedule.
GMAT & GRE
If you have limited relevant work experience, which is one of the customary admission criteria, then you are strongly encouraged to submit either the GMAT or GRE test scores. These test results will be used by the Admission Committee as additional evidence of your readiness for the graduate program.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
All applicants whose undergraduate education was not delivered in English must submit a TOEFL score, with essay. Minimum total scores required for consideration are 550 (paper) /213 (computer) /80 (Internet). These scores do not guarantee admission.
