Criteria for Program Admission

Applicants for admission must meet the following requirements:

1. For the childhood program: A 36 credit hour content specialization or the equivalent which would be 6 one credit courses at the university in Ontario or 12 half credit courses.
2. For the adolescent program: A 36 credit hour content specialization in a first teaching area and 18 credit hour content specialization in a second teaching area (30 if science or foreign language).
3. Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited University or an equivalent degree from a foreign University
4. Three letters of recommendation, preferably including one character reference and two professional references
5. A one page letter of intent including a description of your educational objectives and areas of personal interest.
6. Submission of a resume summarizing professional activities and completed continuing education courses.
7. An I -20 (for international students).
8. Some students may be asked to write the GRE test (for info go to   www.gre.org)
9. A grade point average equivalent of 3.0 or higher.

Application Procedure

A. Teacher Education application materials can be obtained from the Office of Admissions, Daemen College

B. Admissions is on a rolling basis.  However, the priority date for Fall 2007 applications is July 1.

C. To be complete, the application must include the following:

1. Application for Admission form
2. Non refundable $25.00(US) application fee
3. An official copy of transcripts of all college and university level academic work
4. A copy of high school transcripts.
5. Three letters of reference
6. Written statement and resume as described in above criteria for admission
7. Some students may be asked to write the GRE test (for info go to www.gre.org   )

D . The Application for Admission will be reviewed for the completeness by the Admissions Office. The student will be notified in writing if the application is incomplete. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that the application is complete by the appropriate deadline.

Registration Process

Registration for new students is done by the Canadian Scholars Office. We will register you and place you into the appropriate sections depending on your certification request of Childhood or Adolescent.