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Literacy for Special Needs Program
(206) 296-5908
Loyola Hall, Room 304B
literacy@seattleu.edu

Admission Requirements

A bachelor's degree with a 3.00 cumulative GPA from a regionally accredited college/university or a 3.00 GPA in the last 90 quarter credits (60 semester credits) toward the baccalaureate degree. Applicants with less than a 3.00 GPA may apply but are required to submit official scores from the GRE or the MAT by the application deadline. Test scores must be from tests taken within the last five years.
Valid Washington State teaching certificate.
At least two years of full-time teaching at the K-12 level.
Two recommendations, including one from an immediate supervisor and one from a professional colleague who can evaluate the applicant's teaching experience.
Two-page (maximum) statement of intent describing goals for the program, professional goals, and professional experiences in literacy.
Interview with the program director.