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College of Education
Education Graduate Programs


Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the curriculum and instruction program at Nicholls, applicants should possess the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree or graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • A minimum GPA of 2.50 to 2.74 on the final 60 hours of undergraduate coursework attempted or 2.0 to 2.49 on all undergraduate courses attempted.
  • A minimum score of 1100 on the GRE formula (undergraduate GPA x 200 + verbal and quantitative GRE scores).
  • A satisfactory score of 3.5 on the writing component of the GRE.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Interview with program emphasis area faculty.
  • A valid permanent-type teacher’s certificate.
  • 18-24 hours in professional education as appropriate for the level selected.

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