In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.

Note: If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you should qualify for an application fee waiver. Click here for criteria and how to obtain the waiver.

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
2. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 out of 4.00
3. Completed online application that includes:
   • Personal statement
   • Resume (required from international students only)
   • Two letters of recommendation
   • GRE scores
   • Minimum 79 TOEFL score or minimum 6.5 IELTS score (international students only)

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• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction – Specialization in Science Education Program Requirements

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• Learn about the variety of fellowships and assistantships available to graduate students.
• Visit Student Central for information about financial assistance.
• Consult your employer about the availability of tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs.
• Active duty military, veterans, and military families should visit the Center for Veteran and Military Students to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.

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