Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements for Master's of Science Degree
Who Should Apply
Students admitted into the program come from diverse backgrounds such as business and industry personnel, executives, trainers, and human resource development employees; teachers and school technology coordinators; persons in the health care field; community college instructors; military training personnel; and professionals desiring a career change.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Students desiring admission into the graduate program in instructional technology must present the following:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or its equivalent from a foreign institution of higher education based on a four-year program.
- A strong academic record (an average GPA of 3.0 or better is expected) in the basic courses required in the area of the proposed graduate study.
- Academic potential as indicated by satisfactory performance on standardized test scores (e.g., Miller Analogy Test or Graduate Record Examination). The MAT or GRE must have been taken within the last five years.
- Three recommendations from individuals who are in a position to evaluate the student's professional competence as well as potential for graduate study.
- A statement of career goals and degree objectives and a letter describing educational and professional experiences, their reasons for pursuing graduate study, and the contributions that the student hopes to make after completing the degree.
- North Carolina essential and advanced technology competencies.
Individuals who fall below a specified criterion may be admitted if other factors indicate potential for success. Individuals with identified deficiencies may be accepted provisionally with specified plans and goals for the remediation of those deficiencies. Such remediation may include a requirement of additional hours beyond those normally required for the degree.
Prerequisites
Students entering the program with very little or no computing experience will be required to take EDN 303, Instructional Technology, or pass the performance competencies test for EDN 303.
When & How to Apply
Students are admitted to the program each semester. The deadline for receipt of applications by the Graduate School is March 15, 2013 for Summer and May 15, 2013 for Fall 2013.
Applicants are required to submit the following materials to the UNCW Graduate School Admissions Office:
- Official graduate application (Use the following link https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=uncw-grad to apply electronically.)
- Official transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate). The transcripts should be mailed directly to UNCW Graduate School.
- Official scores on the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Scores more than five years old will not be accepted. The UNCW institution code for the MAT and GRE is 5907.
- Three recommendations from individuals in professionally relevant fields, addressing the applicant's demonstrated academic skills and/or potential for successful graduate study.
- Evidence of a bachelor's degree at the time of entrance.
- International students: TOEFL score of 550 or higher or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 217 or better (computerized test), 550 or better (paper test), or a minimum score of 79 on the Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) or IELTS minimum score of 6.5 or 7.0 to be eligible for a teaching assistantship.
- Letter of application and a statement of professional goals describing applicant’s educational & professional experiences, reasons for pursuing a master’s degree in instructional technology, & contributions that applicant hopes to make after degree completion.
Assistantship
Graduate Assistantships are available and are awarded on a competitive basis each academic year. Graduate assistants are chosen from among the candidates who apply by the March 1 deadline for the Fall semester.
Students interested in being considered for an assistantship should check the appropriate box on the application form and should submit a description of their technology skills in addition to the other application materials.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Please note that these are estimates and are subject to change at any time. The rates give below are per semester.
Graduate Tuition and Fees - 2010-2011 (updated information is available through the UNCW Graduate School)
| Hours | In-state students | Out-of-state students |
| 1-2 | 643.10 | 2009.10 |
| 3-5 | 1122.86 | 3854.86 |
| 6-8 | 2010.58 | 6108.58 |
| 9 or more | 2904.00 | 8368.00 |
- Full-time students can expect to complete the program in two years (four semesters) plus a possible summer session for a Focus Area course.
- Part-time students can expect to complete the program in as few as three years (six semesters) plus summer sessions for Focus Area courses.
More information regarding tuition and fees is available through the UNCW Graduate School.
Financing your graduate degree:
In addition to applying for WSE graduate assistantship and/or scholarship (more information about scholarship is available through UNCW Graduate School), there are many options available for students interested in financing their graduate education. Listed below are sources that offer loans and special scholarship funds.
UNCW Financial Aid www.tuitionpay.com - Tuition pay is a service that allows students to pay their tuition monthly rather than in a lump sum. Refer to their web site for more information. Scholarship sites: