Apply to the MAS in Geographic Education Program
Application materials for the coming academic year are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the beginning of the program on the first Saturday of Summer Session.
You apply for admissions just like a regular graduate student: through the Graduate College at: http://www.asu.edu/graduate/admissions/domestic.html.
You may apply online and requirements include:
- An official ASU graduate application and fee
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
- A statement of your goals and three letters of recommendation
- The GRE or other graduate admissions exam is NOT REQUIRED
- ASU also requires proof of immunization
The statement is a formal, brief essay regarding relevant academic and professional experience, plus overall goals in geographic education. This program is for all K-12 educators, so letters of recommendation can come from any combination of current/former instructors, supervisors, or colleagues currently working at your school or in your district.
Prospective students seeking the MASGE degree must:
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent) in education, geography, or related area with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale), OR
- Demonstrate a minimum of one year related professional experience and successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 can apply and may be accepted if they show substantial promise of success based on the candidate's statement and letters of recommendation.
Applicants to the MASGE program will be accepted year-round for admission to start each summer. The in-person orientation is the first Saturday of before summer sessions originally starts. There is also an online orientation for teachers who are not from Arizona. This program is designed as an 18-month master's degree for working K-12 educators, although it is possible finish the program at a slower pace.
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