Admissions
Admission Requirements
For students seeking admission to the Master of Arts in Special Education program, requirements are as follows:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- A minimum 3.0 grade point average for the most recent 60 semester (90 quarter) hours completed. An explanation must accompany your admission materials if your GPA is below the 3.0 mark.
- A completed application (see How to Apply)
Application Deadlines
How to Apply
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Apply Online
Create an account with a username and password and complete the Master of Arts in Special Education application online. It's free to apply. The online application includes the following:
- Reference forms
- Resumé
- Short essay
Note: Applications can be saved to be completed at a later time. Log in early to send reference forms and view the essay prompt.
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Submit Required TSPC Forms
Submit completed and signed forms to admissions@georgefox.edu.
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Submit Teaching License Copy
Submit a copy of your current teaching or administrative license (both if applicable) to admissions@georgefox.edu. pplicants desiring the Master of Arts in Special Education degree who do not have a teaching license should submit a letter of explanation as to how the degree fits with their professional goals.
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Request Official Electronic Transcripts
Request an official transcript from every regionally accredited college or university where you completed even a single course. Electronic transcripts are preferred for speed and accuracy. They must be sent directly from the institution to admissions@georgefox.edu. If an electronic option is not available, unopened official transcripts can be sent via mail to:
Office of Admissions
Â鶹´«Ã½ Fox University
414 N Meridian Street #6089
Newberg, OR 97132
Once Your Application is Complete
- Interview/Assessment The admissions committee will review your application file once all materials are submitted. Applicants meeting initial program criteria will be invited to an interview/assessment.
- Enrollment Deposit Upon admission you are required to submit a $200 enrollment deposit by the date provided to you in your admit letter.
Questions?
Kipp Wilfong
Admissions Counselor, Graduate Education Programs