The Master of Arts in Teaching is designed to prepare students with any of the following backgrounds to teach in schools in the United States:

• Math
• Biology
• Physics
• General science
• American and British literature
• Art
• Business

Prior teaching experience is not required. However, many experienced teachers enroll in this program to learn advanced teaching methods.

The purpose of this assessment is to determine if you are eligible for this program. We will let you know immediately if you are eligible to apply after we receive your Preliminary Assessment.

Please note: All information you provide on this form will be verified by the University’s International Admissions office before final acceptance.

1. I have completed a four-year Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or a three-year Bachelor’s followed by one or more years of graduate study.    Yes    No

2. In my bachelor’s degree, I have had a liberal arts background, including one or more courses in each of the following areas:

• mathematics: Yes   No
• biological or physical science: Yes   No

3. Major Field of Study. Please select the field(s) in which you have had college-level training. After selecting the field, please specify the topics of coursework you have taken in this field:

4. Grade Point Average. Please make the selection below that includes your grade point average (GPA) in college:

4.0 or above (95 – 100%)
3.0 to 3.99
2.5 to 3.0
2.0 to 2.49
Below 2.0

5. English proficiency. All applicants will be interviewed to assess English proficiency. If you have not had four or more years of instruction completely in English, you will also need to take a standardized test of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS). Applicants with borderline English skills may be asked to take a test even if they have studied in English.

How will you verify your English proficiency?

6. Finances (for more details on the program finances)

Upon my arrival at the University, I will pay the initial payment to the University of US $18,540 required at the time of enrolling. I also will have an estimated US $2,000 for my personal expenses during my on-campus studies.

I understand and agree to all points above:
Yes     No

7. Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
Yes    No

If yes, please explain the conviction and its circumstances.

I certify that all information I have given in this Preliminary Assesment is true and correct. I understand that the University will independently confirm all information prior to final acceptance.
Yes     No