Admission to graduate school at Oakland University is selective. In making admission recommendations to Oakland University Graduate School, each department assesses the potential of applicants for success in the program by examining their undergraduate records, goal statement, letters of recommendation, prerequisite courses and any other admission requirements established by the academic department.

Applicants for the Master of Education in teacher leadership will be selected based on experience as reflected in an analysis of several criteria:

An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
A teaching certificate
Ready access to K-12 classrooms
At least one year K-12 teaching experience
Requirements for recommendations
The two Recommendation for Graduate Admission forms from individuals in a supervisory relationship to the applicant
A statement of professional goals
Communication skills commensurate with graduate-level scholarship.

Admission eligibility
TOEFL (internet): 79
TOEFL (paper): 550
TOEFL (computer): 213
Note: You may use MyBest TOEFL
or IELTS: 6.5
or PTE Academic: 53