Additional Recommendation for Graduate Admission form
In addition to the two recommendations listed above, a third recommendation is required by the program.
An earned Masters Degree in an education-related field from an accredited university is required.
Transcripts from undergraduate and graduate programs are required.
Writing ability as revealed through a personal essay or academic paper that speaks directly to why the student wants to pursue a degree in literacy in particular.
Professional background as indicated in a curriculum vitae.
Official scores for either the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
New - GRE and MAT are WAIVED for the Fall 2022 semester per the department.
Personal statement describing what motivates the applicant to pursue a doctoral degree.
​Three letters of recommendation in addition to completing the recommender forms.
Curriculum vitae
Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or have foreign academic credentials may also be required to submit the following:

Permanent residency / current visa status
English translation of foreign transcripts
Foreign transcript evaluation - general report
Official TOEFL test scores

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