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Transcript Evaluation - Required BEFORE Applying to Program

To determine if leveling courses are needed, a transcript evaluation must be completed prior to applying.

  1. Send copies of your (unofficial) transcripts to [email protected]
  2. Indicate which program you are interested in: Elementary; Secondary (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, or Spanish); or K12 Physical Education.
  3. Retain a copy of the evaluation.
  4. NOTE: The ITL program only offers summer admission

Please note, a 3.0 GPA is a prerequisite for all CMU graduate programs.Applicants not meeting this requirement should contact Teacher Education to discuss options.

ITL Master of Arts in Education 

After obtaining licensure and the ITL Graduate Certificate, ITL students may pursue the additional graduate coursework to complete the Master of Arts in Education degree. An extra summer and fall semester are required to complete the MA. 

Application Steps

Applications must be submitted by April 1st to be considered for the upcoming Summer term.

Step 2

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of undergraduate degree and graduate (if applicable) institutions attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to Colorado Mesa University.
Step 4

Resume

Upload to your CMU Application Portal!
In a one page document, please include personal data (name, address, email, phone number); classroom experiences, work experiences, background information about teaching-type jobs, volunteering, etc.; education/certificates obtained. Upload file in the application portal.
Step 5

Letter of Interest

Upload to your CMU Application Portal!
In a one page document, please explain why you want to become a teacher, describe your vision of an ideal school, mentor teacher, and classroom; discuss your personal strengths and skills that will benefit the students and school; format appropriately (single spaced, professional). This letter serves both as your statement of purpose for the graduate application and as a letter of introduction for your student teaching placement. As such, the letter should be addressed to School Administrator.

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