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Westfield State University
Overview
Westfield State University / Department of Education is located in Westfield, MA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Education (M Ed) | Special education | Moderate disabilities, preK-8 |
| Master of Education (M Ed) | Special education | Moderate disabilities, 5-12 |
| Master of Education (M Ed) | Early childhood education | |
| Master of Education (M Ed) | Vocational technical education | |
| Master of Education (M Ed) | Reading specialist | |
| Master of Education (M Ed) | Elementary education | |
| Master of Education (M Ed) | Secondary education | Biology teacher education |
| Master of Education (M Ed) | Secondary education | Chemistry teacher education |
| Master of Education (M Ed) | Secondary education | Mathematics teacher education |
| Master of Education (M Ed) | Secondary education | History teacher education |
| Master of Education (M Ed) | Secondary education | General science teacher education |
| Master of Education (M Ed) | Secondary education | Physical education teacher education |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 60 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test or MAT Comp Exam Required Practicum |
| Other Advanced Degrees | Research-based field internship |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
65
Applied
64
Accepted
50
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 1st | Not reported | No |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test or MAT | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Recommended |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
149
Total Graduate Students
91%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
8%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0.67% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0.67% |
| White or Caucasian | 88% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.34% |
| Unknown | 8.05% |
Gender
Male (20%)
Female (79%)
Faculty
23
Total faculty
Full-time - 6
Part-time - 17
Male (4)
Female (19)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Collaborative teacher education, developmental early childhood education |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
577 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01086
United States
Westfield, MA 01086
United States