Detailed application requirements

Application materials required for WOU Graduate admission:

• Application Fee $60
• Transcripts
  • You can upload an unofficial copy of your transcript to complete your application for admission. We will require an official transcript from the Colleges or Universities you have attended for formal admission. Save as PDF with your first and last name in time from all previous colleges.
• Transcripts are used as Evidence of completion of a four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent) from regionally accredited institution as defined by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars, with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the most recent baccalaureate degree. Applicants who hold a master’s degree will have the 3.0 GPA requirement waived. Students with less than 3.0 can also provide passing MAT/GRE scores to be fully admitted.

Application materials for MS in Education: Special Education program:

• Current Resume
  • Save as PDF with your first and last name in title.
• Personal Statement
  • Please provide a PDF personal statement answering the following questions:
    • Describe your experience working with individuals with disabilities, your level of responsibility within the setting(s), and the length of time spent in each experience.
    • Describe your career goals and explain how a Master’s Degree in Special Education will help you accomplish these goals.
    • Describe the qualities that make you a good match for this specific program as well as your plan for being successful within the program.
• Two Recommendations and EDA form
  • Two references verifying your success working with youth. Each reference will need to complete an EDA form (reference copy) that is attached to their online recommendation request.
• EDA Form with Signature from Applicant
  • Please review the form (applicant copy) and upload with your signature.