Admission to
Curriculum and Instruction and the Reading Specialist Certification Programs

There are two types of admission to these programs: Nondegree and Degree admission. 

Nondegree Admission

For nondegree admission, you need to

• hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited United States college or university.*
• meet requirements of the Curriculum and Instruction or Reading Specialist program.
• complete a Graduate Nondegree Application (no application fee is required).

*Please note:  U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the U.S. who hold an international bachelor's degree, must submit official transcripts and your diploma for evaluation to be approved for nondegree enrollment.  International applicants on visas are not eligible for nondegree enrollment.

A maximum of 9 credits taken as a nondegree student can be transferred into the Curriculum and Instruction master's degree or Reading Specialist certification program. 

Degree Admission

For admission to the Curriculum and Instruction master's degree or Reading Specialist certification programs, you need to hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited college or university with credit conditions equivalent to those required by Penn State.  Teaching or equivalent experience and at least 18 undergraduate credits in education are recommended for admission.

Admission is granted jointly by the Penn State Graduate School and the academic program at Penn State Great Valley. The Admissions Committee reviews applications and makes decisions based on the quality of an applicant's credentials relative to other applicants. 

To apply, please submit the following:

• Online application 
       •  under degree sought, enter M ED
       •  under major sought, enter CI 
       •  The employment history requested on the application is helpful in evaluating your application.
• Non-refundable $45 application fee, payable by credit card online or by check or money order payable to The Pennsylvania State University.
• Two official transcripts from each college or university you have attended.  Penn State students do not need to submit transcripts. (more info)
•  Individual Data Sheet
• Two letters of recommendation with a Recommendation Waiver form for each letter.
• Official Miller Analogies test score (MAT) or Graduate Record Examination General (GRE) test scores. 

Mail transcripts and other required documents to:  Penn State Great Valley, Admissions Office, 30 E. Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA 19355.  Your admission will be reviewed after your application portfolio is complete.

Application Deadline

Rolling admission.  Applications are taken throughout the year.

Concurrent Programs

Penn State offers an opportunity to pursue 2 degree programs on a concurrent basis.

International Students

For application requirements in all visa categories, click here.

Helpful Information

Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Transcripts

The Admissions Committee will review an applicant's undergraduate and graduate transcript.  Individuals with a combined junior/senior grade-point average of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale and appropriate course backgrounds will be considered for admission.  On some occasions, exceptions to the minimum grade-point average may be made for individuals with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.

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