Graduate Â鶹¹û¶³ Admission Requirements
M.Ed
Applications can be completed online. Beyond the application, other admission requirements include:
- A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 is preferred but applicants can speak to a lower undergraduate GPA in their personal statement and describe any extenuating circumstances.
- Completion of the baccalaureate degree is required.
- Active teaching status: applicants must be current classroom teachers, as coursework and research are tied to real-time practice.
- Official transcripts from all educational institutions you attended.
- Send official transcripts via email to: admissionsdata@moravian.edu or mail to:
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Graduate & Continuing Studies
1200 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
- Send official transcripts via email to: admissionsdata@moravian.edu or mail to:
- 9 graduate-level credits may be transferred if consistent with our program objectives.
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) and Post-Baccalaureate Certification
Certification candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree at Â鶹¹û¶³ or at another institution should arrange to meet with Dr. Bess Van Asselt. The following guidelines will be used when developing programs for M.A.T. and post-baccalaureate certification candidates:
- Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, as evidenced by an official transcript. For Secondary certification and Early Childhood Â鶹¹û¶³ certification, the candidate can have any degree to apply. No additional coursework is needed. For Art and Music certification, the applicants may be asked to do minimal undergraduate coursework if required.
- A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 is preferred but applicants can speak to a lower undergraduate GPA in their personal statement and describe any extenuating circumstances
- Â鶹¹û¶³'s teacher certification programs are field-based to provide as much pre-service teaching experience as possible.
- All courses required for certification must be completed at Â鶹¹û¶³ unless prior approval is obtained from the Â鶹¹û¶³ Department advisor or from the major department.
- Applicants must provide one letter of recommendation from current or past employers, from former instructors, or from others qualified to speak to the candidate's suitability for teaching.
Doctorate of Â鶹¹û¶³ in Transformational Leadership (Ed.D.)
- You must hold employment or be engaged with an educational community as part of your practice.
- Have a Master's Degree in education or a related field with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Complete the online application.
- Submit a current resume or CV.
- Submit two letters of recommendation.
- Complete a statement (approximately 200 words per answer) including the following:
Your responses will be utilized during the first term- Describe yourself as a learner and a leader, including gifts and assets you will bring to our cohort learning community.
- Describe your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and how your commitment will contribute to the growth of our cohort learning community.
- What are you most curious about? What questions are in the forefront of your mind these days?
- Why a Doctor of Â鶹¹û¶³ (Ed.D.) and what excites you about the Â鶹¹û¶³ Doctor of Â鶹¹û¶³ (Ed.D.) Program?
- Describe your current educational community/learning environment. How are the values of that environment aligned and misaligned with your own? What do you want to do to build greater alignment?
Endorsements and Advanced Certifications
ESL Program Specialist Certification PK-12
- Official transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Teacher certification
Reading Specialist Certification K-12
- Official transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Teaching Certificate
Principal Certification K-12
- Official Transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Teaching Certificate
Special Â鶹¹û¶³ Certification Prek-12
- Official transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Teaching Certificate
Autism K-12 Endorsement
- Official transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Applicants must work in an educational environment
Social Emotional Behavioral Wellness Endorsement PK-12
- Official transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Applicants must work in an educational environment
Spanish Language and Culture for Educators Certificate
- Official transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Applicants must work in an educational environment
AI for Educators Series - No requirements
- Ask your advisor if you can add this series to your program electives, or enroll as a non-degree student: .
Let’s Talk
Yaazieli Ortiz-Felicie is your one-stop shop for all things Graduate Â鶹¹û¶³ program related. Financial aid, admissions, student support, you name it. Schedule a meeting or connect with her via phone, text, or email.
Yaazieli Ortiz-Felicie
She/her/hers
Student Experience Mentor - Graduate Â鶹¹û¶³ Programs
(610) 625-7742
ortizfeliciey@moravian.edu