Online M.S. in Literacy Education Application Process

Application Details

• Rolling admission. Applications are reviewed as they are received.
• No application fee.

Entry

Fall Semester (September)

Program Eligibility

This program is open to applicants who hold a New York state teaching certification or New York state teaching certification is pending upon completion of their undergraduate studies.

Application Materials Needed

Fisher Applicants (Current Undergraduate Students and Recent Alumni)

• Completed online application.
• Baccalaureate degree in progress or completed.

Note: As a previous Fisher student or alumni, the admissions department will retrieve your Official Fisher Transcript free of cost to you.

Other Applicants (Your Undergraduate Degree is not from Fisher)

• Completed online application.
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including any college or university you may have received college credit from while in high school.
  • For the quickest transcript processing, please contact each institution attended and request an official transcript with electronic delivery to St. John Fisher University.
  • To receive an admissions decision, SJF cannot accept transcripts that are sent or uploaded by the student.
• Two recommendations. These should be from colleagues, professors, or supervisors. (You will be prompted to assign your recommenders within the online application.)
• Current résumé.
• A copy of your New York State teaching certification OR proof of pending certification is required for students just completing their undergraduate studies.
• Personal goal statement of 300 to 500 words that includes your:
  • Goals and plans for the future.
  • Reason for graduate study in your chosen field.

Note: You will be prompted to upload your documents during the submission of your application.