Education

The intention of the faculty of the School of Education is to choose the best candidates from among the applicant pool to fill a limited number of available openings. We seek students who are mature, flexible, motivated, and bright. We have also found that varied life experiences and broad educational backgrounds contribute to a student’s ultimate success.

Admission to the School of Education consists of two parts. Students must complete the Application for Graduate Admission and the Graduate Education Degree Candidacy Application, along with the supporting documentation listed below. All application materials must be submitted prior to March 1. Materials submitted after March 1 will be considered as space permits.

Graduate Application Checklist:

Submit the Application for Graduate Admission to the Office of Admission prior to March 1 (including the $40 application fee made out to University of Puget Sound and referencing the student's name, unless submitted previously. Please note that you may submit one check to cover both the graduate admission application and the degree candidacy application fees.).
Arrange to have official transcripts of all completed college-level coursework forwarded. Transcripts should be sent directly by each institution previously attended and reflect the completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.

Education Degree Application Checklist:
Unless otherwise noted, send all materials to the Office of Admission prior to March 1.

Submit the Graduate Education Degree Candidacy Application ($25 application fee, made out to University of Puget Sound and referencing the student's name).
Arrange to have scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) forwarded from the Educational Testing Service. M.A.T. candidates should arrange to have scores from the Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic (WEST-B) forwarded from National Evaluation Systems.
Arrange to have two (2) Appraisal of Applicant for Degree Candidacy forms completed and submitted.
Arrange to have a personal interview and develop a proposed course of study with one or more members of the faculty. Interviews required for M.Ed. candidates only. An interview for M.A.T. candidates may be requested by the student or by the School of Education admission committee.
Submit an essay which states in concise terms reasons for undertaking graduate study in the program to which admission is being sought. As appropriate, include a discussion of how professional and educational experiences to date and the proposed area of study are related to professional goals. Generally, but not exclusively, most essays are 300-500 typewritten words in length.

International applicants must also submit the Supplemental Application for International Students.

A candidacy decision will be based on the admission committee’s assessment of the applicant’s potential as a professional in his or her chosen field. The indicators upon which this judgment is based are drawn from the submitted application materials as well as performance in any courses already taken in the School of Education. Modest deficiencies in any category will be considered in context. In no instance will a candidate be considered without all evidence requested.

If you have any questions regarding applying to Puget Sound, please contact the Office of Admission by phone at 253.879.3211 or 800.396.7191 or send an e-mail message.

For information regarding financial aid, please contact Student Financial Services by phone at 800.396.7192 or send an e-mail message. Additional financial aid information can be found by visiting the Financing Your Education Web site.