Admissions

B.A./M.A. STEM Requirements

Below are the requirement of admission to the BA Elementary Education Program.  If a STEM major is accepted into this program, they may, if they choose, be accepted into the five year program.

• A passing score on the Hofstra Writing Proficiency Exam.
• An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher in all undergraduate course work.
• An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher in liberal arts and sciences course work.
• Two letters of recommendation addressing the applicant’s success in the teaching profession and the capacity to undertake graduate study.
• A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.

After acceptance into the ELED program, the candidate must have an interview with the program director.

M.A. in El Ed: STEM Requirements

1. New York State Initial Certificate to teach Early Childhood or Childhood Education
2. Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher on all undergraduate course work.
3. GPA of 2.75 or higher in liberal arts and sciences course work.
4. Two letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's success in the teaching profession and the capacity to undertake graduate study.
5. A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
6. An interview with the program director.

The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a student's potential for success in the program. Students may consider applying if they fail to meet the GPA requirements, but think that other aspects of their experiences might compensate.

However, please note: this degree program is only open to those who hold a New York State Initial Certificate to teach Early Childhood or Childhood Education.

Undergraduate Admissions

For more information on undergraduate admission, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission webpage.

Graduate Admissions