Graduate Admissions Criteria/Procedures
Admission Criteria for the Master of Education in World Language Instruction Program
Admission to the Graduate and Continuing Studies program is open to qualified graduates of universities and colleges of recognized standing without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, Vietnam-era veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or status with regard to marriage or public assistance.
Admission criteria include:
1. The applicant must possess an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4 point scale).
2. The applicant shall demonstrate that s/he possesses sufficient academic and/or professional background and experience.
3. The applicant shall present evidence that s/he possesses the potential for success in a master’s level academic program.
4. Each applicant shall demonstrate his/her proficiency in written and oral communication in English necessary for success in graduate study.
Admission Procedures
Admission to the Master of Education in World Language Instruction requires submission of the following materials:
1. Letter of application indicating intent and required materials submitted for application.
2. Completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study form.
3. Essay, of at least 500 words, typed and double-spaced, that represents your highest level of academic writing. Provide a description of your professional experiences and background that have contributed to your readiness for graduate education. Specify those experiences that prepared you for your desired master’s degree. State your professional goals and indicate your potential to achieve this degree.
4. Sealed or certified copies of official transcripts for all post-secondary academic work should be sent directly to Academic Affairs, Attn: Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies.
5. Two professional references (from professional colleagues, use form provided). One personal reference in the form of a letter describing personal characteristics)
6. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is payable to Concordia College.
All application materials should be sent to Concordia College, Academic Affairs, Attn: Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies, 901 8th St S, Moorhead MN 56562. All admissions materials must be received and processed by the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies before files are forwarded for review to the Program Department Chair and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Incomplete files will not be reviewed. It is the applicant’s responsibility to follow up on the status of materials submitted to the college.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there additional requirements for admission to this program?
In addition to the admissions criteria listed, teaching experience will be beneficial to students seeking to develop master’s level skills in teaching world languages.
What is the deadline for admission to the World Language Instruction program?
Applications to the program will be reviewed beginning March 1, 2009, for those interested in beginning the program in July, 2009. Please submit application materials to:
Concordia College
Attn: Graduate and Continuing Studies Program
901 8th St S
Moorhead MN 56562
What are the dates for the program?
Summer One: July 5-29, 2009
Fall Semester One: Aug. 30-Dec. 18, 2009
Spring Semester: Jan. 4-May 2, 2010
Summer Two: July 5 – 29, 2010
What is the cost of the program?
• Tuition: $390 per semester hour credit (34 semester hour credits for the complete program)
• Technology/Library Fee: $21 per semester hour credit
• Room and Board: $1,550 per summer
Is financial aid available?
Yes. To apply for all forms of need-based financial aid you complete two forms — the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Concordia College Supplemental Financial Aid Applications.
The FAFSA can be completed any time after January 1 for the following academic year beginning fall semester. Students are strongly encouraged to complete your federal tax returns before completing the FAFSA. Returning students are encouraged to complete it prior to April 15. The FAFSA can be completed online at the following site: www.fafsa.ed.gov.
The Concordia College Supplemental Financial Aid Application is available from the Financial Aid Office or on the Financial Aid Office Web site.
Financial aid is awarded on a rolling basis as soon as the tuition is set for the following year. An Award Letter is sent to students once financial aid has been awarded. It is necessary to complete the FAFSA every year.
The financial aid package is awarded on the basis of financial information contained in the FAFSA. Aid received from any source that was not originally considered in the aid package may affect the amount received. Students are required to notify the Financial Aid Office of all such aid received from any source. Because the financial aid package is based on information from the previous tax year, changes in the financial status of the student’s family may also affect financial aid.
Where do students stay during the summer courses?
Both classrooms and dorm rooms on the campus of Bemidji State University will be used during the summers. This site is nearby the Concordia Language Villages, allowing observation, interaction and on-site learning throughout the program. Transportation to the villages will be provided as needed.
More questions:
Donna Clementi
clementi@cord.edu
(800) 222-4750, ext. 8002
