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Admission Requirements
Please note: Entry criteria is the same regardless of location of course work.
Undergraduate Students
The following assessments determine entry into a teacher education program:
- student essay
- letters of recommendation
- high school GPA of 3.0/ transfer student cumulative GPA of 2.75
- combined SAT scores of 1000 on math and critical reading sections
Graduate Students
All applicants seeking admission to graduate study at Adelphi University, whether they wish to become candidates for a graduate degree or not, must formally request admission before registering for graduate courses.
Each department within the Ammon School of Education uses multiple criteria in determining the admission status of prospective candidates. Although some programs may have higher or different/additional requirements, in general, a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 is expected. Additionally, applicants are required to submit letters of reference, write a personal essay and some programs require a resume.
Applicants who graduated from Adelphi University and who are applying for an Advanced or Dual Certification Program may use letters of reference on file. Please note that letters of reference are maintained for a period of 5 years. Based upon a review of all the application materials, applicants may be admitted as degree candidates (fully matriculated candidates) or they may be admitted on a provisional basis. In the latter case, candidates may be given specific prerequisites to satisfy before becoming a degree candidate or they may be restricted in the number of courses they are permitted to take before their status is reviewed.
The following assessments determine entry into a teacher education program:
- student essay
(scored by rubric)
- minimum 2.75 for most programs
- 3.0 for Teaching Fellows, Communication Sciences
and Disorders, and Literacy Education
- 2.5 - 2.74 for provisional
admit to Health Education
- 2.75 minimum, with 3.0 in major for Special Education
- undergraduate transcript analysis to determine content knowledge competency; previous graduate work also taken under consideration
- letters of recommendation (scored by rubric for special education)
- artist's portfolio (Art Education only)
- interview (Communication Sciences and Disorders only)
- GRE: minimum 400 on verbal and quantitative; 4.0 for analytic writing (Communication Sciences and Disorders only)
- resume (for life experience) for Special Education
International Students
In addition to the University and Ammon School of Education admissions requirements, international students must submit the following credentials:
- Certified English translations of all prior academic records of studies that have been conducted in non-English speaking countries. Credentials must be certified and include all studies completed to date; grades or examinations results; degrees, diplomas, or certificates earned; and length of the school year.
- Total of 550 or better on the paper-based test of English as a Foreign Language Exam (TOEFL), or 213 or better on the computer-based TOEFL, or 80 on the internet-based exam or completion of Adelphi’s English Language Services (ELS) program level XII, unless there is a demonstrated competence while attending an American institution. (Information concerning the TOEFL exam is available from Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey 08540.)
- Declaration and certificate of finances. Applicants must file a financial affidavit before an I-20 form can be issued. Application deadlines for international students are:
- Fall semester – May 1
- Spring semester – November 1
- Summer sessions – March 1
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Requirements for Retention in, and Completion of, Degree Programs in the Ammon School of Education: GraduatePrograms
The performance of degree candidates within the Ammon School of Education is regularly assessed to ensure that they are meeting minimum standards to continue in their program of study. All degree candidates are required to successfully complete key benchmarks designated by their department faculty in order to maintain good standing within their program. In some programs the benchmarks include documentation of proficiency in professional standards as well as passing required New York State Teacher Certification Examinations. Benchmarks may be housed in specific courses and indicated on course syllabi; in some programs the benchmarks are not tied to specific courses but are aligned with professional standards in the program’s field of study. All degree candidates in the department of curriculum and instruction are required to develop and maintain a professional portfolio, which will be assessed at key points during their program. Additionally, candidates who fall below their department’s minimum GPA will be subject to probation and/or dismissal from their program. Please see your program handbook for further details.
In addition to meeting academic requirements, all candidates are required to demonstrate the professional behaviors and attitudes expected within their field. Candidates who do not demonstrate the expected dispositions, or behave in unprofessional, unethical ways, will be given opportunities for improvement, if appropriate, but may also be subject to dismissal from their program or be blocked from student teaching, depending on the circumstances.
Degrees are conferred three times per year: May 31, August 31, and January 31. Candidates must apply for graduation through the Office of the Registrar in order to be eligible for degree conferral. Exit requirements from the Ammon School of Education include successful completion of all program requirements for the degree as determined by their departmental faculty and outlined in advisement publications.
Grading Policies
The following grading policies apply to all students enrolled in the department.
- Students must maintain a B average. If a student receives a grade of C+ or less in a course, it must be counterbalanced with a grade of A. Upon receiving a grade of C+ or less, students will receive a letter of warning from the department chair.
- Any student who receives a second C+ or less will be put on academic probation and blocked from further registration until receiving academic clearance from an adviser.
- Any student who receives three grades of C+ or less during graduate work will be dismissed from the program.
Upon receiving a grade of C+ or less, students are responsible for notifying and arranging to meet with an adviser.
Please note: Ruth S. Ammon School of Education expects all students enrolled in 8-week-cycle courses to attend every session in order to receive course credit. Under extenuating circumstances, instructors may allow one excused absence.
Completion and Exit Requirements
Degrees are conferred three times per year: May 31, August 31 and January 31. Students must apply for graduation through the Office of the Registrar in order to be eligible for degree conferral.
Exit requirements from the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education include successful completion of all program requirements for the degree as determined by their departmental faculty and outlined in advisement publications.
This page last modified on August 24, 2009.
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