Application Information
Dear Prospective English Teaching Graduate Student:
Thank you again for your interest in the Master of Arts in Teaching English degree program at Clayton State University. As a potential graduate student we urge you to explore our graduate studies website, in addition to the academic and community events we offer on the Clayton State University campus. Should you have any additional questions or concerns please feel free to contact the School of Graduate Studies or the Graduate Program Director, Dr. Ruth Caillouet at (678) 466-4741 or RuthCaillouet@clayton.edu.
Deadlines
|
Admit Term |
Preferred Deadline |
Final Deadline |
| Fall |
June 15 |
July 15 |
| Spring |
October 15 |
November 15 |
| Summer |
March 15 |
April 15 |
Completed applications that are received by the preferred deadline will be given priority review. Those applications received after the final deadline for a given admit term will be recorded for the next available term.
The final deadlines for applications and supporting documents for
international graduate students are:
|
Admit Term |
Application and Document Deadline |
| Fall |
May 1 |
| Spring |
September 1 |
| Summer |
February 1 |
The Admission Packet includes the following items:
- Completed application for admission to the School of Graduate Studies, application for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching English, and a $75 application fee. The application fee is non-refundable and may not be applied to any other university fees should you be accepted. These forms are submitted electronically using the online application which is available on the School of Graduate Studies website under the forms tab.
- Two (2) Official copies of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work previously undertaken. Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching English program requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Please note: The School of Graduate Studies cannot be held responsible for delays that occur during the mailing process.
- Official Scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Official scores are mailed directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The GRE institution code for Clayton State University is 5145.
- TOEFL scores for international applicants are required for those individuals who have not earned a baccalaureate degree from a United States institution and whose native language is not English. The minimum score on the written Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is 550 and 213 on the computer-based test. The TOEFL may be waived for an applicant who has earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States.
- Three letters of recommendation. Three letters of recommendation that comment on the applicant’s potential for success in a graduate academic program. Letters should be placed in sealed envelopes and contain the signature of the person writing the recommendation across the seal. Please Note: When you complete the on-line application for graduate admission you will have the opportunity to send your recommenders an email so that they can submit your letter of recommendation electronically. Once you have submitted your on-line application you will not be able to return to it to enter your recommenders contact details.
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- A statement of purpose that is no more than two (2) typewritten pages, single-spaced. The statement should describe the applicant's pertinent personal and professional experience and education, as well as his or her interests and goals in pursuing the Master of Arts in Teaching English degree.
- Passing scores on GACE Basic Skills Assessment (Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators) are required for admission to the certification program. (SAT 1000, ACT 43, or GRE 1030 (total verbal and quantitative scores)—exemption scores for the GACE Basic Skills Assessment)
- Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) criminal background check.
- Provisional Admission: An applicant failing to meet one or more of the standards required for admission as a regular student may be eligible for provisional admission, if space in the program is available, for up to one semester under conditions specified at the time of admission. Students who fail to make progress under provisional admission will be withdrawn from the program.
All application materials should be mailed to the School of Graduate Studies at the address listed below:
Clayton State University
School of Graduate Studies
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
University Center, Suite 211
Morrow, Georgia 30260
(678) 466-4113
graduate@clayton.edu
