College of Education and Human Development

Adult Education

Applying for Admission

ADMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINES

Application Instructions for M.S. and C.A.S.

APPLICATION MATERIALS – Send in your application and fee as soon as possible!
A complete application consists of:

• two copies of the completed application form (a photocopy of the original is fine)
• the application fee of $50.00 made payable to USM
• two sets of official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, including USM
• standardized test scores (GRE or MAT) This requirement is waived for applicants already holding a master’s degree.
• three recommendations
• essay (see below for specific essay questions)
• certification of finances (international students only)
• TOEFL scores (international students whose first language is not English)

Link to application:
Certificate Program

Master's/CAS Program

Link to recommendation form: http://usm.maine.edu/grad/pdfs/Ltr_of_Rec_Form.pdf

SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

M.S. in Adult Education Applicants:
Special Essay: Please submit a personal narrative addressing the following topics: relevant educational and experiential background, reasons for wanting to be in a helping profession, commitment to the field, reasons for seeking admission, personal philosophy, and strengths and weaknesses.

C.A.S. in Adult Learning Applicants
Special Essay: A brief essay (500-700 words) which includes the applicant’s reason(s) for pursuing advanced graduate study: the proposed focus of the applicant’s program, including specific courses if known; and an explanation of how the proposed program fits the applicant’s personal and professional goals.

For information on graduate admission testing, transfer of courses, and tuition and fees:
Admissions and Enrollment Information for Graduate Study to College of Education and Human Development (PDF)
http://www.usm.maine.edu/cehd/prospective-students/App_Enroll_Info_2008.pdf