Applying

Framingham State University How to Apply for the Master Course



** Framingham State University **  ** International Education Programs **   ** C. LOUIS CEDRONE **   ** INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER **   FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY   100 State Street, P.O. Box 9101   Framingham, Massachusetts 01701-9101   [] ** Master’s Program Application Overview ** The following information represents minimum requirements for matriculation and application procedures for the Master’s degree programs offered by **Framingham State University** and International Education Programs, Inc. Please review this material carefully and read the program brochure prior to completing the graduate application. A teacher’s license is not necessary for application to this program.
 * Dear Applicant, **

Admission Procedures: Program Site: This program will be held on the campus of Xiamen International School in Xiamen, Fujian, China.
 * 1) Submit completed **graduate application** with all required documents to the **Local Program Coordinator** (David Brooker – DavidBrooker@xischina.com.cn) at the earliest date. __ PLEASE NOTE __ : Students are allowed to complete __only 2__ courses prior to Official Admission. Graduate applications __must be received prior__ to registration for the third program course. Courses completed beyond the two course limit cannot be applied to the Degree Program. The applicant is responsible for meeting this deadline.
 * 2) All graduate applications and support documents must be forwarded to your **Local Program Coordinator** who will forward all material to **Framingham State University**
 * 3) The Office of International Education Programs contact is Joyce Fahey: e-mail: jfahey@framingham.edu

Admission Requirements: *Applicants who receive their undergraduate degree more than five years prior to completing the application should substitute another appropriate recommendation. Only required for Master’s of Special Education Transfer Credit Evaluation: Transfer credit refers to those courses taken at an accredited College/University for 3 or 4 semester hours of graduate credit. **Credit is limited to __two__ courses passed with a grade of B or better.** **Courses must be recent, taken within the last five years. They must have been part of a graduate degree program and not taken for professional development credit. The courses must match up in scope and content with the appropriate Framingham State University course.** **Please note:** Transfer courses completed prior to admission to Framingham State University must be included on the graduate application and approved at the time of admission. Please be sure to submit official transcript and course descriptions in order for the Committee to review transfer credit. For more information on FSU programs, please contact David Brooker, the current Site Coordinator at DavidBrooker@xischina.com.cn.
 * 1)  Signed and completed **application** (available with Onsite Coordinator).
 * 2) ** Initial fee ** of $100.00. This includes a $25.00 application fee and overall registration fee of $75.00. This check should be made payable to //International Education Programs, Inc.// (International Bank Checks are acceptable – other payment options are listed below)
 * 3)  An **undergraduate degree** from an accredited college or university. Third-party evaluation of undergraduate degrees may be requested (if from a college/university outside of North America).
 * 4)  An overall undergraduate **QPA** of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 point scale.
 * 5)  One official transcript from each college attended
 * 6) __ Foreign students will supply an English translation __ of the transcript and an acceptable evaluation showing that the degree is equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s Degree (information available from the Onsite Coordinator)
 * 7) ** Letters of recommendation ** from two (at least) of the following:
 * 8)  A school principal or headmaster.
 * 9)  * A faculty member who has taught the applicant at the undergraduate or graduate level.
 * 10)  A teaching colleague
 * 11)  The applicant must submit an **autobiographical sketch** of past educational work and experience (a professional resume is acceptable).
 * 12)  The applicant must submit a 500 word essay that outlines his/her personal **philosophy of teaching** and education.
 * 13) When applying for the **M.Ed. in Special Education**, applicants must submit an official test score report of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

** Framingham State University **  ** International Education Programs **   ** Payment Options **
 * 1) ** Bank Wire Transfer **


 * When Wiring Funds for payment of a course, please add $20.00 to the amount due to cover bank charges for an incoming wire. **


 * Bank Information for Wire of Funds: **
 * Name of Bank: ** Sovereign Bank
 * Address: ** 69 East Central Street, Natick, Massachusetts, 01760, USA
 * Name of Account: ** International Education Programs, Inc.
 * Account number: ** 70400031640
 * Routing number/ABA: ** 011075150
 * Swift code: ** SVRNUS33

Please email Local Program Coordinator (David Brooker DavidBrooker@xischina.com.cn) or IEP Associate Director (Joyce Fahey jfahey@framingham.edu ) with the Bank Transfer Information.


 * 1) ** 2. ** ** Check or Money Order (Bank Draft) **

Make payable to **International Education Programs, Inc.** A check must be from a US bank.

Please send to address below:

Framingham State University Office of Graduate Studies Attn: Joyce M. Fahey, Associate Director 100 State Street Dwight Hall, Room 204 Framingham, MA 01701-9101

Tel: +1 (508) 626-4964

Please email Local Program Coordinator (David Brooker DavidBrooker@xischina.com.cn) or IEP Associate Director (Joyce Fahey jfahey@framingham.edu ) with the Check/Money Order Information.