A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university awarded conferred prior to the quarter in which admission is sought. Applicants with a three-year undergraduate degree must also hold a post graduate diploma Masters-Degree or a higher degree. GPA 3.0 or above Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate work 83 for all other programs. Other TOEFL minimum acceptable scores. IELTS 7 Letters of Recommendation - 3 to 5 Describe your motivation academic preparation and plans for your future occupation as a teacher Include i an explanation of why you want to become a teacher ii how your experience has contributed to your motivation and potential to be an educational leader and iii a description of your experiences with youth in formal or informal educational settings experiences with cultural and linguistic diversity and community involvement Discuss how your experiences and academic coursework have informed your decision to pursue a masters degree and teaching credential at UC Santa Cruz Please include in your statement any interest or desire to work with specific populations of students or communities eg lowincome English learner and how you might contribute to social or cultural diversity within your chosen field as this statement may be considered for possible scholarships The recommended length is a concise 24 doublespaced pages Include your name in the footer of each page of your Statement of Purpose