Prospective Students

The following are admission requirements and application information for the M.Ed. in Environmental Education program.

Additionally, a suggested timeline for program completion and an outline of the program coursework are provided.

Admission Requirements

Admission is competitive and applications are reviewed based on the application materials listed below.

All Applicants must submit the following:

1. A completed Application for Admission to the Master of Education (M.Ed.) Degree Program form.
2. An official transcript documenting completion of a Bachelors Degree with a recommended minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 (minimum of 3.0 for transferred graduate level courses).
3. A $30.00 application fee
4. Students whose first language is not English must submit a TOEFL score above 500.
5. Supporting materials:
• A letter of application that: describes your motivation behind pursuing this field and degree, your career goals, and your goals for graduate study.
• Resume
• Three examples of your work (examples might include curriculum or lessons developed; descriptions of teaching experience or work in professional organizations; copies of grant proposals, articles, or research results, etc.)
• Three letters of recommendation that speak to your potential as a graduate student and environmental educator.
• Students interested in receiving a graduate assistantship position must also include a brief letter of intent indicating your interest in a graduate assistantship (GA). Receiving a GA is dependent upon your qualifications and are available on a limited basis depending upon grant monies.  Students are encouraged to seek their own opportunities for support in an appropriate thesis/field project area, with faculty assistance.

Application Deadlines

• Application deadline is February 1st for fall semester and October 1st for spring semester.
• Applicants who apply by February 1st will be informed of their admission status by March 15.
• Applicants who apply by October 1st will be informed of their admission status by November 15.

Applicants who are accepted into the program should register for courses the semester following their acceptance. Students who can not begin the program the following semester may need to reapply for admission.

Please send application materials to:

Collegiate Graduate Program Office

College of Education and Human Service Professions

Attn: Lynn Velander
125 Bohannon Hall

1207 Ordean Court

Duluth, MN 55812

Admission and Other Helpful Links for Prospective Graduate Students:

• Application for Admission (Word document)
• M.Ed. in Environmental Education Coursework and Degree Requirements
• Suggested Timeline for Degree Completion
• College of Education and Human Service Professions Graduate web page
• Semester tuition and fee rates (subject to change)
• Reciprocity Information
• Financial Aid and FAFSA On-line