Jim Ralph Jr., M.Ed.’07, is the assistant principal at Brooke Point High School in Stafford, Va.
Prerequisites
- Earned undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- GPA of 2.7 or higher on undergraduate course work and a 3.0 or higher on graduate course work
- Three years of experience as a licensed teacher
Required Forms and Documents
- Completed application for admission
- The application is online at admissions.umw.edu/graduate/ education/master-of-education. If you prefer a printed copy, please call the Office of Admissions (Stafford Campus) at 540/286-8088 and they will be happy to mail one to you.
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work
- Résumé outlining work experience and education
- Verification of the collegiate professional or postgraduate professional license
- Two written essays
- Two current, sealed written references from your immediate supervisor and others qualified to address teaching performance and leadership potential
Interview Component
- In-person interview with College of Education administrators and faculty
- Writing exercise that may involve responding to a case study or producing a sample administrative letter
- Download the Educational Leadership Fact Sheet
Questions?
Program Office/Student Advising
Dr. David Baker, Program Coordinator
540/286-8074
dbaker@umw.edu
Office of Admissions
540/286-8088
graduate@umw.edu
education.umw.edu/policies
