2. Three professional or academic references (This requirement is waived for applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.) 3. Completion of 24 required semester hours with no grade lower than C in an area of specialization on an official transcript(s). 4. Grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in last 60 hours of coursework for full admission. GPAs between 2.5 and 2.9 will be considered for provisional admission on an individual basis 5. Students who wish to obtain a Social Studies Endorsement must pass either the History content test or the Geography content test. Have a major in a Social Studies field (Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology/Anthropology) OR at least 24 SH of Social Studies coursework, 12 SH of which is concentrated in the area of the initial endorsement. All coursework applied must be from accredited schools and must be completed with a grade of C or better. o At least one course in each of the additional areas listed below (excluding the area of designation):
Economics Geography
History (U.S. History and World History is recommended) Political Science SEC MAT Candidate Handbook 2025-2026 Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology 6. Students who wish to obtain foreign language licensure are required to take and pass the state foreign language exam as well as the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) with a minimum score of Advanced Low. Students who do not earn the minimum score will not be eligible for admission to the MAT program. Office of Admissions & Records The Office of Admissions and Records administers applications for admission, registration and veterans’ benefits, produces official academic transcripts, provides enrollment and degree verification services and graduation audits, evaluates transfer credit, and publishes the official university schedules and catalog for each of NLU’s campuses and academic centers. If candidates wish to withdraw from a class, all withdraws must be in writing. Contact your academic advisor for assistance when requesting a withdrawal.
11 / Secondary Education MAT Handbook
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