Graduate Course Catalog
Graduate Course Catalog
The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study 51ÊÓƵ (C.A.G.S.)
51ÊÓƵ options include:
Curriculum and Instruction - Education of Diverse Populations (pdf)
Reading and Language - Teacher of Reading Licensure for Massachusetts Teachers (pdf)
Note: The CAGS degree programs are offered either completely or partially online. Contact edoffice@uml.edu for further information.
Admission and Completion Requirements
Admission to a degree program at the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study level requires that an applicant hold a master's degree in education from an accredited college or university or a master’s degree in a closely related field of study, with a cumulative grade point average of not less than 3.0. Additionally, applicants should have at least three years of full-time experience in a K-12 school or a related setting. Full admission requirements can be found at Graduate Admissions, which include:
• Online application and fee
• Two-page statement in which you describe your educational philosophy and reasons for seeking entry to the degree
• Three letters of recommendation
• GRE scores (general test)
• All official transcripts
• TOEFL scores if appropriate
In order to qualify for a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study degree, each candidate must meet the following requirements:
1. Complete a minimum of 30 credits of course work in the specified degree program.
2. Complete all course requirements for the degree program at this university. A maximum of six credits of course work transferred from another accredited institution is the only exception granted.
3. Complete all course requirements with a cumulative grade point average of B or better. No additional course credits may be permitted in order to achieve the grade point average of B or better required for the degree.
4. Complete the program within five years of the date of admission.
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