Admission Deadlines & Requirements
Where listed, rolling admission means that completed applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis up until the start of the term classes, not after a set deadline. Applications will be accepted until programs and courses reach capacity. If a program or class reaches full capacity, notice will be posted below. Applicants applying for federal financial aid or for scholarship consideration are recommended to submit a completed application by the posted priority consideration deadline. International applicants are required to submit by the priority consideration deadline.
The priority/early decision consideration deadline will be used as a deadline for consideration for merit or need-based scholarship for domestic applicants (fall and spring awards only). Domestic applicants should complete the SOE Scholarship Application form and any required forms for consideration by the priority/early decision deadline.
The online application form will close 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on the day of the stated deadline. The Admissions Office cannot not extend or waive application deadlines for any reason, including technical issues experienced by individual applicants. Applicants who miss submitting by a deadline may apply for the next admission term available. Not all graduate programs use set deadlines. Please read the categories and explanation of deadlines below and the deadline posted by your program of interest.
- Completed applications received by the programs that list a priority or early decision deadline will receive priority review. *International applicants are encouraged to follow priority or early decision deadlines.
- Programs with a fixed or set application deadline will accept applications up until the stated date only.
- Applications received by programs that list a rolling deadline will be reviewed by the graduate program up until a month before the start of the semester applied or until space capacity has been reached.
DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
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| Enrollment: | Full-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall only | |
| Application Deadline: | The PhD program application for the Fall 2020 application cycle has closed. The final deadline to submit a completed application was January 31, 2020. The Fall 2021 application cycle is scheduled to open in mid-August 2020. Please complete a Request for Information form to receive important updates and announcements for the Fall 2021 admission period. | |
| Pre-Requisite: | A master’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. Previous degrees must document outstanding academic achievement in an area of study closely associated with the objectives of this PhD program. | |
| Application Requirements: | Online application form | |
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | A personal statement of professional goals (not to exceed 750 words) including responses to the following questions: 1) How will participating in the program advance your career? 2) What experiences have you had that relate to school improvement? 3) What do you hope to learn as a result of being a student in the doctoral program? |
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| Writing sample - A sample of an applicant's most professional writing that demonstrates analytic and critical writing skills (average 10-20 pages). | ||
| Three Letters of Recommendation: | At least three letters of recommendation - two submitted by faculty members who are familiar with the student's previous academic work, and one submitted by a supervisor or administrator who has been in a position to evaluate the student’s professional development. | |
| Official GRE Scores | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
| An interview may be required | ||
| International Applicants: | Please reference the International Student Admission Instructions for additional requirements. | |
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EdD) (ONLINE)
| Doctor of Education (EdD) | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall only | |
| Application Deadline: | The EdD program application for Fall 2020 admission consideration is now closed. The Fall 2021 application cycle is scheduled to open in mid-August 2020. Please complete a Request for Information form to receive important updates and announcements for the Fall 2021 admission period. | |
| Pre-requisite | A master’s degree consisting of a minimum of 36 credits with a 3.0 GPA minimum from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. Students who do not have the required 36 master’s credits may be admitted and must complete the additional graduate-level credits at an accredited college or university either prior to beginning the program or during the program. |
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| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Personal Statement (not to exceed 750 words) including responses to the following: |
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| Describe a significant Problem of Practice relevant to your current context of professional practice. Indicate the importance of this problem within the educational landscape as well as the applicant's context of professional practice. Discuss the potential underlying causes for or contributing factors related to this problem of practice. Discuss the ways in which this problem aligns with your chosen area of specialization. |
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| Three (3) Letters of Recommendation | ||
| Three letters of recommendations signed by the recommender. These letters should include at least the following: (a) A professor with whom the applicant worked in his/her master's program who can speak to the applicant's competency to conduct rigorous scholarly work; and (b) a school/organization official who can attest to the applicant’s qualifications to pursue a doctorate, impact on his or her professional practice and knowledge of and support for the applicant’s area of research/Problem of Practice. This letter should indicate the school/organization official’s understanding that the student will do research within his/her professional context. District support for the applicant’s research within his or her context of professional practice is an important component of the admission process. |
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| Executive Sponsor Form Applicants are required to identify and submit the name of an executive sponsor within the online application form. This sponsor should also serve as one of the three recommendation providers. The individual you select to list will not be contacted by the School during the application process. For more information on the Executive Sponsor, please contact soe-admissionsupport@jhu.edu. | ||
| GRE Admissions Test (Optional) | ||
| Applicants to the Doctor of Education EdD (Online) program are strongly encouraged to submit GRE examination scores for the General Test as part of the admission application. While the GRE examination is not a requirement for admission consideration to the program, submitting a GRE test score is an opportunity for applicants to present additional evidence of the quantitative and verbal skills required for the doctoral-level study. The Admissions Review Committee is committed to the practice of conducting holistic evaluations of all admission materials submitted as part of an applicant’s file. The Committee does not use cut off scores or minimum suggested averages for GRE in the evaluation process, or to determine admission consideration. Test Information and Ordering Instructions The Educational Testing Service (ETS), the testing provider for GRE, generates computer-based score reports that are sent to Johns Hopkins School of Education electronically approximately 10 to 15 days after the test date. ETS stores tests for a five-year period. ETS will not send official score reports for GRE examinations after the five-year period. Applicants with expired GRE scores interested in submitting a GRE test score would need to retake the GRE- General Test. The institutional code for Johns Hopkins School of Education is 5470. Please visit the ETS Test provider website for more information and ordering instructions. Once ETS has electronically sent your score report, and your application is submitted, receipt of your official test score will be shown as received/verified on your application. | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
| A virtual interview will be required of all applicants. An invitation will be sent after completion of the application. | ||
| International Applicants | Please reference the International Student Admission Instructions for additional requirements: | |
MASTER’S PROGRAMS
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (ACCELERATED/FULL-TIME, INCLUDING BALTIMORE FELLOWS PROGRAM)
| Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education (Accelerated/Full Time) | ||
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| Start Terms: | Summer (only) | |
| Application Deadline: | Last date that supporting application materials will be received (e.g., official transcripts, test scores, and recommendations)- April 1 | |
| Application Requirements: | Online application form | |
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | An essay describing your goals and how the program will assist meeting those goals Baltimore Fellows Applicants (only) An additional second essay is required. Based on your undergraduate preparation at Johns Hopkins University and your experiences living in the city of Baltimore, provide a specific example of your commitment to working in challenging settings. | |
| Letters of Recommendation: | Three Letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to your work with children and youth. | |
| Transcripts | Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | |
| Test Scores: | Applicants with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher in their most recently earned degree may be considered for admission without submitting a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Basic Skills Assessment Test. For candidates intending to submit a standardized testing score for admission, please visit the Maryland Department of Education website for a listing of the specific tests accepted. |
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| Interview: | A select number of applicants will be invited for an interview and asked to provide a written response to a prompt and to “audition” by responding to classroom scenarios provided by faculty interviewers. | |
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS (ONLINE)
| Master of Education in the Health Professions | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall | |
| Application Deadline: | June 24, 2019 |
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| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. |
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| Two Letters of Recommendation: | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
| International Applicants: Academic transcripts for degrees conferred by non-U.S. institutions are required to be evaluated for their equivalence to similar degrees earned in the U.S. – see credential evaluations. Physicians who have completed ECFMG certification may submit the Certification Verification Status Report in lieu of the course-by-course evaluation to satisfy this requirement for their medical degree. |
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| Interview is required. Applicants who meet admission requirements will participate in an interview (in person, Skype, or phone) to ensure that their goals align with the goals of the program prior to an offer of admission. |
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELING: CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CONCENTRATION
| Master of Science in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling | ||
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| Enrollment: | Full-Time | |
| Start Term: | Fall | |
| Application Deadlines: | Priority Deadline Fall 2020: February 15 Regular Deadline Fall 2020: April 1 | |
| Application Requirements: | Online application form | |
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Two letters of recommendation | ||
| Essay: | A two-page reflective essay on: Why you would like to become a Clinical Mental Health Counselor? What type of contribution would you like to make to the clinical mental health service provider community? What do you bring from your background and professional experiences that may support and/or constrain your becoming an effective Clinical Mental Health Counselor? Your experiences around human diversity and how they shape and reflect your values and goals as a counselor. What impact has volunteer, travel, and/or work had on your growth as someone interested in being a Clinical Mental Health Counselor? | |
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
| Tentative Interview Dates: | Regular Deadline Fall 2020: March 6 (in-person) April 24 (in-person) April 27 (virtual) | |
| Interview: | *Note*: A select group of applicants will be invited for an interview. During this interview, applicants will be asked to prepare to provide a written response to prompt and hypothetical scenarios provided by faculty interviewers. If invited and unable to attend the scheduled interview dates offered in-person or via Zoom web conferencing, the Counseling Program reserves the right to move your application to the next available start term for admission. | |
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELING: SCHOOL COUNSELING CONCENTRATION (FLEX, PART-TIME)
| Master of Science in Counseling: School Counseling (Flex/Part-Time) | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Term: | Fall | |
| Application Deadlines: | Priority Deadline Fall 2020: February 15 Regular Deadline Fall 2020: April 1 | |
| Application Requirements: | Online application form | |
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Two letters of recommendation | ||
| Essay: | A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. | |
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
| Interview: | Regular Deadline Fall 2020: March 6 (in-person) April 24 (in-person) April 27 (virtual) | |
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION: INTERNATIONAL TEACHING AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP (ITGL) COHORT
| Master of Science in Education: International Teaching and Global Leadership (ITGL) Cohort | ||
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| Enrollment: | Full-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall | |
| Application Deadline(s): | Round I: Application Completion Deadline- November 1, 2019 Decision Date Notification- December 1, 2019 Enrollment Deposit Deadline- January 5, 2020 Round II: Application Completion Deadline- February 3, 2020 Decision Date Notification- March 3, 2020 Enrollment Deposit Deadline- April 1, 2020 Round III: Application Completion Deadline- March 31, 2020 Decision Date Notification- April 28, 2020 Enrollment Deposit Deadline- May 15, 2020 | |
| Application Requirements: | Online application form | |
| Resume/CV | ||
| Earned minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in all previous undergraduate and graduate studies (including for incomplete programs of study and for programs still in progress). | ||
| Two letters of recommendation | ||
| International Credential Evaluation - Academic Transcript Records from all post-secondary institutions attended outside the U.S. and Canada. International applicants should review the International Student Admission section of the website for additional requirements or information. | ||
| Essay: | A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. | |
| Interview: | Online video interview required. | |
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION: DIGITAL AGE LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION (ONLINE)
| Master of Science in Education: Digital Age Learning and Educational Technology | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time/Full-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall and Spring | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling | |
| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper The essay for admission into the two-certificate pathway must address how the certificates will work together to foster the prospective student's future plans; and admission to the master’s program is contingent upon admission to the two certificates. Students interested in the two-certificate pathway must apply for admission into the master’s program before starting the second certificate. |
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| Two Letters of Recommendation: | ||
| Letters of recommendation should be an indication of the student's professional history, work ethic, and ability to successfully complete a graduate degree. | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION—INDIVIDUALIZED INTERDISCIPLINARY & INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OPTIONS
| Master of Science in Education: Educational Studies—Individualized Interdisciplinary & Independent Schools Options | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time/Full-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall, spring, summer | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling | |
| Application Requirements: | Online application form | |
| Interdisciplinary Option - Prospective students planning on completing one or two graduate certificates as part of their program of study should apply for admission into the certificate(s) at the same time they apply to the master’s program. Please reference our application instructions for details on submitting your master's and certificate selections for this program of study. | ||
| $80.00 application fee |
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| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. The essay for admission into the two-certificate pathway must address how the certificates will work together to foster the prospective student's future plans; and admission to the master’s program is contingent upon admission to the two certificates. Students interested in the two-certificate pathway must apply for admission into the master’s program before starting the second certificate. | |
| Two Letters of Recommendation | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
| A pre-admission interview is required. | ||
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION—TEACH FOR AMERICA & TNTP COLLABORATION PROGRAMS (ONLINE)
| Master of Science in Education: Educational Studies—Teach For America & TNTP Collaboration Programs | |||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | ||
| Start Terms: | Fall | ||
| Deadlines: | Four rounds of application of deadlines; Applicants are encouraged to apply and complete an application as early as possible, as each application round increases in volume. | ||
| Application Completion Deadline* | Admission Notification | ||
| Round 1 | January 15 | February 15 | |
| Round 2 | March 1 | April 1 | |
| Round 3 | May 1 | June 1 | |
| Round 4 | June 15 | July 15 | |
| Application Requirements: | Online application form | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | |||
| Prospective applicants must first apply and be accepted to the TFA Program. For more information, please visit the TFA or TNTP websites. | |||
| *Your application is considered complete once all required transcripts have been received by our admissions office. | |||
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION—URBAN TEACHERS COLLABORATION PROGRAM
| Master of Science in Education: Educational Studies—Urban Teachers Collaboration Program | ||
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| Enrollment: | Full-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Summer | |
| Application Deadline: | Round I: JHU Application Completion Deadline- October 30, 2019 JHU Decision Date Notification- November 13, 2019 Round II: JHU Application Completion Deadline- November 25, 2019 JHU Decision Date Notification- December 13, 2019 Round III: JHU Application Completion Deadline- Jan. 6, 2020 JHU Decision Date Notification- Jan. 24, 2020 Round IV JHU Application Completion Deadline- Feb. 18, 2020 JHU Decision Date Notification - March 6, 2020 Round V JHU Application Completion Deadline – March 23, 2020 JHU Decision Date Notification - April 10, 2020 | |
| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
| Prospective applicants must first apply and be accepted to the Urban Teachers Program. For more information, please visit http://www.urbanteachers.org/ |
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION: GIFTED EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
| Master of Science in Education: Gifted Education | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Pre-Requisites to Apply: | Applicants are required to hold state-approved teacher certification to be admitted to the program. In addition, applicants who are employed in the state of Maryland and are seeking the MSDE Gifted and Talented Specialist certification must also have completed at least 27 months of teaching experience and be currently employed in a school district or an accredited independent school. Candidates interested in initial certification are invited to learn more about the school’s Master of Arts in Teaching programs. | |
| Start Terms: | Summer, Fall, Spring | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling | |
| Application Requirements: | Online application form | |
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. | ||
| Two letters of recommendation | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION: SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION CONCENTRATION
| Master of Science in Education: School Administration and Supervision | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time/Full-Time | |
| Pre-requisites to apply: | ||
| Certified; School district employed; 27 months experience | ||
| Start Terms: | Fall, spring, summer | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling | |
| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. | ||
| Two Letters of Recommendation: | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION: MILD-TO-MODERATE AND SEVERE DISABILITIES CONCENTRATIONS
| Master of Science in Special Education: Mild-to-Moderate or Severe Disabilities (including Montgomery County SET-IT Partnership Program) | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time and Full-Time for Mild to Moderate; Full-Time for Severe Disabilities | |
| Start Terms: | Fall, spring, summer | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling | April 1 for Montgomery County SET-IT Partnership Program | |
| Feb. 1 for Part-time Master of Science in Special Education - Montgomery County School Collaboration Program (SET-IT) |
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| Pre-requisite: | Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. | |
| Earned minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in all previous undergraduate and graduate studies (including for incomplete programs of study and for programs still in progress). | ||
| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. | ||
| Testing Scores: | Applicants with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher in their most recently earned degree may be considered for admission without submitting a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Basic Skills Assessment Test. For candidates intending to submit a standardized testing score for admission, please visit the Maryland Department of Education website for a listing of the specific tests accepted. | |
| Letters of Recommendation: | Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to your work with children with disabilities. | |
| Interview: | A select number of Montgomery County SET-IT Partnership Program applicants will be invited for an interview and asked to provide a written response to a prompt and to "audition" by responding to classroom scenarios provided by faculty interviewers. | |
GRADUATE CERTIFICATES
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS (ONLINE)
| Graduate Certificate: Education of Students with Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling |
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| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. | ||
| Letters of Recommendation: Two letters from individuals who can speak to your work with children with disabilities | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
| Interview: A select number of applicants may be invited for an interview | ||
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
| Graduate Certificate: Educational Leadership for Independent Schools | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall, spring, summer | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling |
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| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. |
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| Two Letters of Recommendation: | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GIFTED EDUCATION
| Graduate Certificate: Gifted Education | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall and Summer | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling | |
| Pre-Requisite: | Applicants are required to hold state-approved teacher certification to be admitted to the program, have at least 27 months of teaching experience, and be currently employed in a school district or an accredited independent school. In addition, applicants who are employed in the state of Maryland and are seeking the MSDE Gifted and Talented Specialist certification must also hold a master’s degree by program completion. | |
| Application Requirements: | Online application form | |
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. | ||
| Two letters of recommendation | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION (ONLINE)
| Graduate Certificate: Leadership in Technology Integration | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall, spring, summer | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling |
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| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper | ||
| Two Letters of Recommendation: | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MIND, BRAIN, AND TEACHING (ONLINE)
| Graduate Certificate: Mind, Brain, and Teaching | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling |
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| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. | ||
| Scholarly Writing Sample (e.g., a paper written for prior coursework or for professional purposes) |
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| This writing sample should be between 750 and 1500 words (3-6 double-spaced pages, 12 pt. font). Longer papers will be accepted, but will likely not be read in full. Papers that are analytical or research-focused are strongly preferred. If you do not have an appropriate sample of scholarly writing to submit, as an alternative you may instead write a brief essay (750-1000 words) in response to the following prompt: “Consider an educational setting of your choice. What kinds of questions about teaching and learning do you think researchers from the neuro- and cognitive sciences could help address?” We do not expect you to do any considerable research to respond to this prompt, and we do not expect that applicants will have background knowledge from the neuro- and cognitive sciences. Rather, we simply want you to analyze an educational setting you are familiar with and formulate relevant questions about teaching practices and the learning process. Your goal should be to construct a simple, well-organized response that focuses on a few key points of interest. | ||
| Two Letters of Recommendation: | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION (FACE-TO-FACE)
| Graduate Certificate: School Administration and Supervision (face-to-face) | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall, spring, summer | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling |
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| Pre-Requisite: | Master’s degree; certified; school district employed; 27 months experience |
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| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. | ||
| Two Letters of Recommendation: | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION (ONLINE)
| Graduate Certificate: School Administration and Supervision (online) | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall, spring, summer | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling |
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| Pre-Requisite: | Master’s degree; certified; school district employed; 27 months experience |
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| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper |
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| Two Letters of Recommendation: | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN URBAN EDUCATION
| Graduate Certificate: Urban Education | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall, spring, summer | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling |
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| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper |
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| Two Letters of Recommendation: | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN STEM INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER (PreK-6) (ONLINE)
| Graduate Certificate: STEM Instructional Leader (PreK-6) | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Term: | Fall, Spring, and Summer | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling | |
| Pre-requisite(s): | Earned bachelor's degree in education in mathematics or science, with professional teaching experience in elementary, middle, or secondary schools. Applicants are expected to be a classroom teacher with at least 18 months of teaching experience, and be currently employed by a school district or an accredited independent school. Maryland state-certified teachers interested in earning the Instructional Leader: STEM, PreK-6 endorsement should consult the Maryland State Department of Education website for requirements. | |
| Application Requirements: | Online application form | |
| $80 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue the Instructional Leader certificate in Mathematics or STEM and focusing on your long-term goals upon completion of this academic program. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional information that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be typed on a separate sheet of paper. | ||
| Two letters of recommendation, preferably one from a supervisor within your teaching context and one from an academic reference. | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER (PreK-6) (ONLINE)
| Graduate Certificate: Mathematics Instructional Leader (PreK-6) | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Term: | Fall, Spring, and Summer | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling | |
| Pre-requisite(s): | Earned bachelor's degree in education in mathematics or science, with professional teaching experience in elementary, middle, or secondary schools. Applicants are expected to be a classroom teacher with at least 18 months of teaching experience, and be currently employed by a school district or an accredited independent school. Maryland state-certified teachers interested in earning the Instructional Leader: STEM, PreK-6 endorsement should consult the Maryland State Department of Education website for requirements. | |
| Application Requirements: | Online application form | |
| $80 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue the Instructional Leader certificate in Mathematics or STEM and focusing on your long-term goals upon completion of this academic program. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional information that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be typed on a separate sheet of paper. | ||
| Two letters of recommendation, preferably one from a supervisor within your teaching context and one from an academic reference. | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
POST MASTER’S CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA)
| Post Master’s Certificate: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling |
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| Pre-requisite: | An applicant must have a master's degree from an accredited university or the equivalent from a foreign institution in one of the following areas: education, psychology or behavior analysis. |
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| Earned minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in all previous undergraduate and graduate studies (including for incomplete programs of study and for programs still in progress). | ||
| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. |
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| Two Letters of Recommendation | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
| Interview: A select number of applicants will be invited for an interview | ||
POST MASTER’S CERTIFICATE IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
| Post Master’s Certificate: Clinical Mental Health Counseling | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Term: | Fall | |
| Application Deadline: | Priority Deadline Fall 2020: February 15 Regular Deadline Fall 2020: April 1 |
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| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 2-page reflective essay on: Why you would like to become a Clinical Mental Health Counselor? What type of contribution would you like to make to the clinical mental health service provider community? What do you bring from your background and professional experiences that may support and/or constrain your becoming an effective Clinical Mental Health Counselor? Your experiences around human diversity and how they shape and reflect your values and goals as a counselor. What impact has volunteer, travel, and/or work had on your growth as someone interested in being a Clinical Mental Health Counselor? |
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| Two Letters of Recommendation: | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
POST MASTER’S CERTIFICATE IN EVIDENCE-BASED TEACHING IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS (ONLINE)
| Post-Master’s Certificate: Evidence-Based Teaching in the Health Professions | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling |
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| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. | ||
| Two Letters of Recommendation: | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
| Academic transcripts for degrees conferred by non-U.S. institutions are required to be evaluated for their equivalence to similar degrees earned in the U.S. – see credential evaluations. Physicians who have completed ECFMG certification may submit the Certification Verification Status Report in lieu of the course-by-course evaluation to satisfy this requirement for their medical degree. |
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COUNSELING (CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED GRADUATE STUDY [CAGS])
| Counseling (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study [CAGS]) | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Term: | Fall | |
| Application Deadline: | Priority Deadline Fall 2020: February 15 Regular Deadline Fall 2020: April 1 |
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| Pre-requisite | Previous master’s level counseling degree or related field | |
| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. |
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| Two Letters of Recommendation: | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
NON-DEGREE GRADUATE SPECIAL STUDENTS
NON-DEGREE SEEKING APPLICANTS - GRADUATE SPECIAL STUDENT STATUS
| Non-Degree Graduate Special | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall, spring, summer | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling |
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| Application Requirements: | ||
| Online application form | ||
| $25.00 application fee | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
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