Admission Requirements for Instructional Leadership Programs

Master of Education Program
Graduate School Criteria: Students must hold a valid Class B Certificate in a teaching field. Students must have earned a satisfactory score in either the MAT (388) or the GRE (850 verbal + quantitative). The MAT or GRE must have been taken in the last 5 years. Students can make formal application to the Graduate School by contacting the graduate office at (205) 665-6350 or by email at graduate@montevallo.edu.

Program Criteria: In addition, students must have demonstrated leadership activities in their schools and prepare an admission portfolio that is reviewed by program faculty and our public school partners.  An admissions interview is also used to determine student readiness for the program. Contact Dr. Mel Covington at (205) 665-6342 for specific program admission guidelines.

Educational Specialist Program
In addition to an earned baccalaureate-level Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field or earned master’s-level Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field or instructional support area, the applicant shall:

Have a minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience.

Submit an admission portfolio before an interview.  The portfolio will
            contain the following:

Three (3) letters of recommendation to include the applicant's principal
            or supervisor.  Each local superintendent will establish requirements for recommendations from 
            the principal and/or supervisor.

Completed copy (all forms) of the most recent performance appraisal to include the professional
            development component, if available.

Evidence of ability to improve student achievement.

Evidence of leadership and management potential, including evidence of most recent
            accomplishments in the area of educational leadership.

Summary of the candidate’s reasons for pursuing instructional leadership certification.

Summary of what the candidate expects from the preparation program.

Pass an interview conducted by a program admission committee that includes both P-12
            instructional leaders and higher education faculty.