Admission Requirements

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

• A 3.0 undergraduate GPA is required.
• Three letters of recommendation - Emphasis should be on academic and professional references.
• Test scores - If you do not have a master’s degree, you will be required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Miller Analogies Test (MAT), or Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Communication and Literacy exam.
• Statement of interest and intent (required writing sample) - Submit a two-part essay. This statement will be reviewed for both your overall message and your ability to write at the graduate level. Proofread your writing carefully; it is ranked according to its clarity, grammar, and syntax.
  1. Explain your reasons for wishing to pursue graduate studies (approximately 300 words).
  2. Indicate your specific interest in Orientation and Mobility, and discuss the type of work you would like to do in this field (at least 1,200 words).
• Personal interview with faculty member - When the Office of Graduate Admissions has notified us of your completed application, we will contact qualified candidates to arrange an interview (either in person or via teleconference).