Entrance Exam Requirements

Entrance exams are an important component to the majority of our graduate programs.  As the exams vary greatly by program and level of educator licensure (for prospective education students), please review the following information carefully.  Should you have any questions regarding entrance exams, please contact your admission representative.

 

MTEL
All initial licensure programs require passing results for the Communication Literacy skills MTEL exam. Additionally, many programs require subject MTEL exams.  Please refer to the University Catalog for specific MTEL subject requirements. Please view the MTEL website for specific exam information.

GRE
The following programs require the GRE exam.  Both the previous and current version of GRE are accepted.  Please note that the  MEd non licensure programs listed below will accept the Communication Literacy Skills MTEL  in place of the GRE.  Please view the GRE website for specific exam information.

  • Master of Public Administration (MPA)
  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice
  • Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Master of Science in Athletic Training - Only if your GPA is under 3.0
  • Master of Science in Physical Education
  • Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling
  • Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling, dual licensure
  • Master of Education in School Counseling
  • Master of Education in Student Affairs Counseling
  • Master of Education in Health Promotion
  • Master of Education in Reading
  • Master of Education in Instructional Technology - or MTEL
  • Master of Education in Special Education, non licensure track - or MTEL
  • Master of Education in Educational Leadership, non licensure track - or MTEL
  • Master of Arts in Teaching - All programs except, creative arts, physics and physical science.
  • Master of Arts in English
  • Master of Arts in Psychology

 

GMAT
The following programs requires the GMAT exam: 

  • Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)


No Entrance Exam Required
The following programs do not require an entrance exam.

  • Master of Social Work
  • Graduate Certificate Programs

Last Modified: October 3, 2012