Statement of Purpose

An academic writing sample for the faculty to determine your readiness for graduate-level writing, to learn more about you, and to ascertain how your goals align with the adult education and training specialization.

Please address all of the following in your statement:

Reasons for seeking the adult education and training specialization,
What you bring to our community of learners,
A summary of your long-term professional, educational or personal goals, and how the adult education and training specialization will meet your goals,
Your expectations for the program, and
The factors that led you to consider Colorado State University and the School of Education.
Resume

Include job duties and dates of all professional employment
Three recommendation letters

Professional recommendations are required.
References should share how they know you and why they believe you will succeed in graduate studies, specifically the adult education and training specialization.
Official transcripts

Request one official transcript of all collegiate work completed from every institution attended, whether or not you received a degree from those institutions.
Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required.
Official transcripts or mark sheets and any certificates, diplomas, or degrees from each college or university attended is required regardless of the length of attendance, including courses in progress.
Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements does not ensure admission to the School of Education. Admission is based on a number of factors, including prior academic and professional experience, your personal statement, and fit with the program.

A master's degree from a regionally accredited post secondary institution or a Colorado State University-recognized international institution is required.
A minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation are required from previous instructors or employers who are able to comment on your abilities and potential for graduate study.
TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper based), or 80 (internet based). IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5.
Minimum 3.00 GPA