Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Admissions to the Master of Arts will be determined by the Department of Education in the College of Professional Studies. The department will consider any materials that an applicant presents, but a completed application must include all listed below and will not be considered until a file is complete.
- Completed OLLU application for admissions myapp.ollusa.edu/apply (no application fee)
- Official and sealed transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions where a degree was conferred; student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4-point scale) on undergraduate work attempted for the baccalaureate degree and 3.0 for the last 60 semester hours
- Content hours: 12 credit hours in subject area/15 credit hours for Math or Science 7-12 certification
- Résumé
- Copy of Driver’s License or State issued ID (needs to match the name student wants on their certification)
- Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources (submitted online through application site)
- Philosophy of Teaching Statement
- Questionnaire
- Texas Educator - Code of Ethics
- FERPA Consent to Release Educational Records and Information form
- Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) is required to be taken and passed if applicant has a GPA below 2.75 or has insufficient content hours (12 or 15 credit hrs. in subject/content area)
- Diagnostic Practice Exam - Contact Sharon Chapman at schapman@ollusa.edu, to schedule a date; there is no cost for this exam; strictly for diagnostic purposes
- Interview with faculty
- $10 fee for a criminal background check and $35 TEA technology fee will be required once admitted; if applicant feels there is something in their background that may hinder a field experience, clinical teaching or internship placement, it is recommended that a background check be completed prior to admission
Scholarship Opportunity
PPOHA Program Scholarship Application Process and Submission Requirements
Thank you for your interest in applying for the Pomoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Students (PPOHA) - Disrupting Academia MAT/MEd Scholarship. This scholarship is designed to support students in their academic pursuits.
Scholarship amount: The scholarship amount can be up to $6,000 per semester, potentially covering 80-100% of your semester fees.
Please carefully follow the steps outlined below to ensure a complete and successful application:
Step 1: Complete the Official PPOHA Scholarship Application Form
Download and complete the official PPOHA scholarship application form.
Step 2: Submit Your Student Aid Report (SAR)
Obtain a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) from your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. This report outlines your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and will be used to evaluate your financial eligibility for the scholarship. View the FAFSA-SAR guide for detailed information on accessing your SAR.
Step 3: Submit Your Application Materials
Email the following documents to gradstudentservices@ollusa.edu and copy (cc) abakhishova@ollusa.edu
- Completed PPOHA scholarship application form
- Copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR)
Important Note: Please send your application materials to both email addresses listed above to ensure that your application is received and processed promptly.
Application Deadline: Varies by semester
Notification: Applicants will be notified of the scholarship decision via email. Successful candidates will receive further instructions regarding the disbursement of funds.