Master of Education – Application Checklist

Department of Teaching and Learning

The Ohio State University - College of Education and Human Ecology - Teaching and Learning Academic Services 
227 Arps Hall, 1945 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43210 - Phone: 614.292.2332 | Email: tl-academicservices@osu.edu. 
This document is available under each licensure area page on the T&L webpage. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMEBER 15 YEARLY

Select Your Application

The application can be found at gpadmissions.osu.edu.

• Select “Go to application” next to the appropriate option 
• Create an account to log in 
• Select “Graduate Level Applications” under the “Graduate/Degree Seeking” section 
• Type: “Education” in the “Academic Program/Plan” bar and click “Search” 
• Find “Education: Teaching and Learning-Master of Education” 
• Select the appropriate start term, from the drop down menu next to “Education: Teaching and Learning-Master of Education”, indicate the Columbus campus, and click “Start Application” 

Transcripts

Please submit official transcripts to the Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions for all previously attended educational institutions that have not previously been submitted to the Office of Graduate & Professional Admissions. If course work was listed as “in-progress” at time of submission or if additional coursework has been taken since submitting please request these transcripts to be sent again. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly from your institution to the university. Please request your institution to mail transcripts directly to one of the addresses below OR request your institution to submit transcripts electronically to gpadocs@osu.edu. Please do not send transcripts directly to the Department of Teaching & Learning.

International Applicant Only Requirements

• English Proficiency Test Score: This is not a requirement for applicants who have or will have a bachelor’s or higher degree from a country where English is the native language. Required scores: 550 on the Paper-Based TOEFL, 79 on the InternetBased TOEFL, 82 on the MELAB, or 7 on IELTS. The university will only consider scores official when reported electronically by ETS.
• Visa Requirement: The MEd program requires field experiences and student teaching. It is your responsibility to ensure that your visa allows you to complete these requirements.

Statement of Intent

Submit an electronic copy by uploading your document to the online application. Must be typed, double-spaced, no longer than 4 pages, and include your first and last name and date of birth on every page. Recommended prompts are:

• Discuss meaningful experiences (both positive and negative) you had with children/adolescents. Reflect upon what you learned from these experiences and their impact on your teaching practices.
• What contributions do you want to make as a teacher?
• Convey how you have displayed a commitment to learners who have a lived experience that is different from yours. Reflect upon what you learned from these experiences.
• To be considered for a Fellowship (University or Enrichment), please indicate this within the first paragraph of your document. Please note the Enrichment fellowship targets individuals from underrepresented populations.

Resume

Submit electronic copy by uploading document to the online application. Must be typed and no longer than 2 pages. Recommended guidelines are:

• Academic background (major, minor)
• Academic accomplishments (scholarships, fellowships, awards, etc.)
• Relevant experiences with children/adolescents
• Other Involvement, service, work experiences

Letters of Recommendation

3 letters are required; at least one academic and another from experiences working with children or adolescents in a learning environment. In the “References” section on the “Final Steps/Submit” tab of the application, please request to have the letters submitted electronically by choosing “Yes” for the “Use Online Reference Form” option for each recommender. Approximately 5 days after successfully submitting the application and paying the fee, your references will receive an email notification with instructions.

Prerequisite Completion Plan

If applicable, submit an electronic copy by uploading document to the online application. The document should be in Word format and provide a list of the prerequisites you plan to take Autumn and Spring semesters (if any) before the beginning of the program.

ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview and Writing Proficiency Test (World Language MEd Applicants only)

Scores for both the OPI/OPI-c and WPT/i-WPT must be accessible to OSU by December 1. Follow the directions in the OSU Testing Center website. Candidates will need a proctor for each test. French, German, Italian, and Spanish required minimum score: Advanced Low. Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian minimum score: Intermediate High. When registering for each assessment, be sure to select The Ohio State University so that the university has access to your scores.

Funding Opportunities 

All Graduate School fellowships provide a monthly stipend, academic tuition and fees, and a subsidy of 85% of the student health insurance premiums. These fellowships are highly competitive, nonrenewable, and cannot be deferred. Eligible students can be reviewed by faculty and nominated to the Graduate School for decisions concerning awards.

• University Fellowship – Domestic and international students, the University Fellowship is a12 month appointment with a monthly stipend. To be eligible, candidates must have:
  • A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.6 (4.0 scale)
  • Include interest in fellowship in Statement of Intent (paragraph)

For more information about funding opportunities, visit OSU’s Graduate School and EHE’s Scholarships and Student Enrichment. 

Important Application To-dos 

• Make sure to meet with a T&L representative to discuss prerequisite coursework. 
• Submit any documents you forgot to include with your application via the Document Uploader found on the Graduate and Professional Admission application website. 
• Applicants are advised to keep copies of all application materials submitted to OSU for their own records.