Admissions

MSED Elementary and Adolescent Education Statement of Intent Questions

Email Address

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Please address the following questions in a thoughtful and professional manner, keeping responses to approximately 300 words for each question.

Program Information:

1. Describe how your career goals align with the focus of Medaille University's Elementary or Adolescent Education Program.

2. Reflect on the profession of education: Where do you see it now, in the future, and how will you contribute to it as a licensed teacher?

3. Explain how you envision yourself being successful in a rigorous 16-month graduate education program. Specifically address areas such as supports in your life, time management skills, work-life balance, and skills you’ve developed in related professional and/or volunteer experiences that are transferable to teaching.

4. Address your reasons for pursuing a teaching career, as well as your reasons for specifically choosing Medaille College to prepare you to meet your educational and career objectives

References

Identify two (2) professional references, offering the following information for each reference as they may be contacted as part of the application process: Name, professional title, your professional relationship, how long have you known the person, phone number, email address, and why you have selected them as a reference.

Professional Reference One

Professional Reference Two