To be eligible for enrollment in the MEd Program at King College, you must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Demonstrate a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better on all prior academic work. Students who do not meet this criteria may be conditionally accepted.
• Hold a current teaching license. Students who are not currently licensed must interview with the School of Education's Graduate Admissions Committee prior to acceptance.

Transfer Credit

An applicant may transfer up to six graduate credit hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA in comparable approved coursework, pending approval by the Dean of the School of Education.

To apply for admission to the Master of Education program, individuals must:

• Submit completed application and pay the application fee.
• Have transcripts sent from all colleges/universities previously attended.
• Obtain two letters of recommendation (preferably one from an employer and one from a previous college professor).
• Write a three- to four-page essay addressing the following question: Many teachers comment on student behavior and lack of motivation. What are some of the causes of student disengagement and some solutions? Use a minimum of three sources from refereed journals. This paper should be typed using APA style.
• Submit a copy of current teaching license. Students who are not currently licensed must interview with the School of Education's Graduate Admissions Committee prior to acceptance.

Upon meeting all of the above criteria and in consultation with the Graduate Admission Committee, King College will accept the admission application.

Conditional Acceptance

An applicant who lacks one or more of the admission criteria may be considered for admission, plending an interview with the Dean of the School of Education. Conditional acceptance will be lifted upon the student's successful completion of his or her first four courses.