Admission Requirements

Application deadline: June 1

In addition to the criteria below, applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements .

1. Letter of Intent: This letter must clearly explain the applicant’s reasons for pursing a graduate study in the field of Transition Leadership.
2. Grade Point Average: A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for admission to the program.
3. Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation must be submitted by persons who are knowledgeable about supporting students with disabilities, who have worked closely with the applicant, and who have direct knowledge of the applicant’s transition skills and academic performance.
4. Copy of appropriate licensure: Must be license to teach students with moderate disabilities, students with severe disabilities, students with visual impairments, or students who are deaf or hard of hearing; School Guidance Counselor or School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor; are licensed as a Rehabilitation Counselor (as described in 262 CMR 4.00 Requirements for Licensure as a Rehabilitation Counselor); or have certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor as determined by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
5. Academic writing sample: A writing sample indicating the applicant’s ability to write in a clear, concise, and professional manner is needed. This sample may be in the form of a recent term paper. A priority for the School for Global Inclusion and Social Development is that the students who graduate are thoughtful and responsive educators, and committed to change for social justice. Please ensure that your writing sample demonstrates how you and your work match such a description. Your writing sample should also exemplify the experiences or values in your life that match this philosophy.