Admission Process

Admission to the College of Education’s Literacy Program can be done as a degree-seeking (as part of a Master’s program) or non-degree seeking .  Listed below are the steps required by Minnesota State University, Mankato and the College of Education.  If you have questions about which option is best for you, please contact the coordinator of the program, Dr. Maureen Prenn at 507-389-5447 or maureen.prenn@mnsu.edu.

Non-degree seeking  option - for those taking only the first course in the in the program

1. Completed Application for Graduate Study(145KB PDF). Please note that this is a two page application. Page two must be submitted in duplicate. An online application is also available
2. Two official transcripts from the degree–granting institution(s)
3. Completed immunization form(53KB PDF)
4. Evidence of 2.75 GPA or a GRE score of 500 (minimum) on one or more portions of the exam
5. Non–degree applicants are not required to pay an application fee. A $40 fee is required of applicants applying to a degree program.
6. Register for classes upon admission to the Graduate College. 

Degree seeking option - Master’s of Science in Educational Studies (Early Childhood or Elementary Education), Reading Licensure and/or  certificate:

1. Copy of current licensure
2. Completed Application for Graduate Study(145KB PDF). Please note that this is a two page application. Page two must be submitted in duplicate. An online application is also available
3. Two official transcripts from the degree–granting institution(s)
4. Completed immunization form(53KB PDF)
5. Evidence of 2.75 GPA or a GRE score of 500 (minimum) on one or more portions of the exam
6. Payment of $40 fee to the College of Graduate Studies & Research
7. Letter addressed to coordinator of graduate programs stating interest for admission
8. A Recommendation Form addressing the professional competence of interested candidates from school  administrator. 

Please note: Following admission to the program you may want to fill out a Plan of Study to help organize your coursework.

Information about admission to the College of Graduate Studies and Research may be obtained at http://www2.mnsu.edu/graduate