Supporting Materials
All applicants to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction are required to submit the following documents:
Statement of Purpose
Approximately 1-3 pages in length, this essay should address your current situation, your intended area(s) of research/specialization, and your goals for achievement in graduate study and beyond. Clearly specify to which C&I Academic Program (link to programs page) you are applying.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
This document should summarize and chronicle your academic and professional positions and achievements, including any awards and/or publications for which you are credited.
Three (3) Letters of Reference
Submit requests for three professional and/or academic letters of reference. To monitor and maintain your requests, visit the application status check page. An automated email will be sent to your recommenders prompting them to complete the online recommendation once you submit your online application. Requests will not be sent until you submit your online application.
Supplemental Non-English Writing Sample
Bilingual/Bicultural Education applicants only. This document will be uploaded as a "Miscellaneous Admissions Document." The writing sample should be written in Spanish and should describe the applicant's cross-cultural and/or cross-linguistic experiences. Applicants should demonstrate competency with the language and content of the essay, indicate he or she has made efforts to cross borders and has worked, traveled, and/or been in situations that required a multiplicity of cultural competencies.
General Guidelines
- Applicants should upload electronic PDF copies of these materials to their online application. Do not submit hard copies.
- Please allow up to one week between the submission of their application and the uploading of supporting materials to their application status check page.
- Change of Major and Readmission applicants should email electronic copies of these documents to the Graduate Admissions Coordinator by the appropriate deadlines.