SPLS
SPLS Admissions
Admissions
Master of Arts in Special Educaton
Applicants are screened for admission to the program on a continuous basis. To apply, submit the Graduate College application and official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. In addition, send a set of official transcripts, teaching certificate/endorsement(s), resume, letter indicating experiences and goals, department application 
, and two reference forms to the Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies. Complete application packets can be obtained by calling the Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies at (269) 387-5935 or e-mailing
.
Applications are evaluated on the basis of:
- Undergraduate GPA
- Special education experience
- Congruence of goals and requested program option
- Writing skills
- Graduate College Reference Form
Master of Arts in Literacy Studies
Applicants are screened for admission to the program on a continuous basis. To apply, submit the Graduate College application and official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. In addition, send a set of official transcripts, teaching certificate/endorsement(s), a 1000-1500 word written statement outlining career and professional goals, and two letters of recommendation.
Applications are evaluated on the basis of:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- An overall grade point average of at least a 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) in the last two years of undergraduate work. Applicants with a GPA of less than 3.0 may be granted a Conditional Admission. This will be converted to a regular admission if students receive a B or better in the first two graduate courses (six credit-hours) taken.
- Experience working in a professional setting.
- A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate will be required for
students seeking to obtain additional state endorsements
