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Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo , Michigan ,United States

Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies—MA

This 30 hour degree program provides a comprehensive professional development option for current preK-12 teachers. In order to address the ever-changing and complex challenges faced by today's teachers, teachers and faculty advisors work together to customize programs of study to meet individual needs and professional goals.

After you are admitted to the program, work with your advisor to select classes tailored to your interests in your chosen area of study. The result can be a degree that matters to you, your school, and your community, encompassing a set of core program beliefs.

Note: Students in the former program working towards a master’s in early childhood, elementary teaching or middle school, may stay with that program or meet with an advisor to transition to the new program.

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

We contribute to Western Michigan University's success by building partnerships in order to maximize the development and allocation of both human and fiscal resources.

AS HUMAN RESOURCES WE PROVIDE:
Exemplary HR services, processes and outcomes.
Expert advice and counsel.
Accurate information for decision-making.
Proactive leadership on University initiatives.
We endeavor to be inclusive, equitable, and responsive.

HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Benefits
Compensation
Employee relations
Employment
HR information processing
HR information systems
Labor relations
Performance management
Retirement

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

International students must demonstrate English proficiency to enter a degree-seeking program at Western Michigan University. Students who do not meet the minimum requirements to begin academic coursework may begin in the WMU Center for English Language and Culture for International Students (CELCIS).

Students may demonstrate English proficiency in any of the following ways: 

Minimum English proficiency test scores (for most programs)*:
   Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 71 iBT undergraduate, 80 iBT graduate (WMU Institutional Code: 1902)
   TOEFL Essential: 7 Undergraduate; 8 Graduate
   International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.0 undergraduate, 6.5 graduate
   Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 48 undergraduate, 54 graduate
   Duolingo: 100 undergraduate, 115 graduate                                                                                                  
International Baccalaureate, grade of 5 in English at the Higher Level
General Certificate of Education: A grade of A, B, or C in English from one of the five British-based examining boards undergraduate, a grade of A or B in English from one of the five British-based examining boards graduate
Successful completion of ESL level 112 
Successful completion of either four years of upper secondary school or one year of full-time tertiary (university-level) education from select countries meets WMU English language proficiency requirements
Successful completion of a WMU Pathway II or the final level in the WMU Center for English Language and Culture for International Students (CELCIS)
Completion of a WMU degree 
Cambridge Advanced English Certificate: A grade of A, B, or C undergraduate, a grade of A or B graduate
SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing Subscore (EBRW): 500 (for most programs)*
Michigan English Test (MET): 48 undergraduate, 57 graduate (for most programs)*
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): B2 undergraduate, C1 graduate (for most programs)*