Admission

Whittier College Graduate Program

Master of Arts in Education Application

To apply to Whittier College's Master of Arts in Education, please complete the following online application and submit supporting documents using the upload tool. Interested applicants should already hold a valid teaching credential to apply.

Please note: Any information entered on your application will not be saved for a later time if this window is closed.

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Personal Information

*Please indicate the semester you plan to begin the program.

*First Name

*Last Name

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*Gender

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*Email Address

*Phone Number

*Date of Birth

*Home Address

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*Is your Mailing Address the same as your Home Address?

Yes

*Mailing Address

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*Are you a U.S. Citizen?

Yes

*Are you a U.S. Permanent Resident?

Yes

*Social Security Number

*List primary citizenship

Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Yes

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*Was English your first language?

Yes

*What was your first language?

How did you hear about Whittier College's graduate programs?

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Academic History

*Did you attend Whittier College as an undergraduate student?

Yes

School CEEB

*Major

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*Authorization of Official Transcript Release

Yes, I authorize Whittier College to release my transcript to the Department of Education and Child Development for the purpose of verifying completion of baccalaureate or higher degree and applying to the master's program.

No, I do not authorize Whittier College to release my transcript to the Department of Education and Child Development for the purpose of verifying completion of baccalaureate or higher degree and applying to the master's program.

*Was your degree conferred?

Yes

*When was your degree conferred?

Degree

*Institution from which you received your bachelor's degree

School CEEB

Level of Study

*Major

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*From:

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*Was your degree conferred?

Yes

*When was your degree conferred?

Degree

*Would you like to list another undergraduate institution?

Yes

Institution 2

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Institution 3

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Institution 4

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*Do you hold a valid teaching credential?

Yes

*Did you receive your credential from Whittier College?

Yes

School Name

School CEEB

Level of Study

*Authorization of Official Transcript Release

*In which state was your credential granted?

*Which institution did you receive your credential from?

School 5 CEEB

School 5 Level of Study

Please upload a print-out or virtual copy of your teaching credential.
For more information on how to complete this requirement, please click here.

One of the requirements for admission to the program is to hold a valid teaching credential. Please contact the Department of Education and Child Development for more information and to determine your eligibility to the program.

Employment/Experience History

*Current or Most Recent Employer

*Position

*Location

*Supervisor's First Name

*Supervisor's Last Name

*From

*To

*Would you like to list another employer?

Yes

Employer 2

*Employer Name

*Position

*Location

*From

*To

Employer 3

Employer Name

Position

Location

From

Induction Program

Induction Program questions should only be answered by candidates who have completed a program with one of the 7 partnership. If this does not apply you, please move to the next section. No penalties will be held against applicants who do not complete this portion of the application.

If you completed an Induction Program, please select the partnership you were part of:

Statement of Purpose

Upload a statement of purpose in which you discuss your goals and commitments to teaching, qualifications, and why you are seeking admission into our program. Statement should be at least 1 1/2 pages, double spaced.

Instructions for submission of supporting documents: Official Transcripts

In order for an application to be reviewed, official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions the applicant has attended are required. There are two ways to submit official transcripts to Whittier College: mailing official copies and electronic submission.

Mailing official transcripts:
Please have the college or university send official transcripts to:

Whittier College
Attention: Graduate Admission
13406 Philadelphia Street
P.O. Box 634
Whittier, CA 90608

Electronic submission: Applicants also have the option of having their undergraduate institutions send electronic transcripts directly to the Graduate Admission email: EducationInfo@whittier.edu.

Instructions for submission of supporting documents: Letters of Recommendation

Recommendation letters should be addressed to the Department of Education. Letters should be from individuals who can attest to your success or potential success working with children/students in culturally diverse communities. If you are currently employed as a teacher, at least one letter must come from a supervisor who can attest to your teaching performance.

Letters can be mailed, dropped off, or emailed directly from the recommender to the Office of Admission, and should include the applicant's name and application reference number. If the recommender prefers to mail or drop off hard copies, letters should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the signature of the author across the envelope flap to the following address:

Whittier College
Attention: Graduate Admissions
13406 Philadelphia Street
P.O. Box 634
Whittier, CA 90608

Electronic letters can be submitted directly from the recommender to: EducationInfo@whittier.edu.

Payment Options

*All application fees are currently being waived. Please select "I have received an application fee waiver from Whittier College."

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admission at (562)464-4549 or EducationInfo@whittier.edu

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