For many of our graduate degree programs an essay is required as part of your application. Your essay (250-300 words) should be a reflection of your experiences, beliefs, and aspirations. In addition to being an example of your best writing, it should be thoughtful, reflect your curiosity for learning, and address the questions posed below.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

No Essay Required.

Master of Arts in Applied Educational Psychology

What motivated you to become an educator and how do you think your participation in Webster's Applied Educational Psychology program will help you to accomplish your personal and professional goals?

Master of Arts in Communication Arts

What motivated you to seek an MA in Communication Arts? Based on the School of education's mission statement, the program description and learning outcomes, how do you think your participation in Webster's MA in communication arts will help you accomplish your personal and professional goals?

Master of Arts in Early Childhood

What motivated you to become an early childhood educator? Based on the following mission statement, program description and candidate learning goals, how do you think your participation in Webster's ECED MA program will help you to accomplish your personal and professional goals?  Download Mission and Goal Statement

Master of Arts in Education and Innovation

Describe your professional goals.

Master of Arts in Mathematics for Educators

Please address the question: Why I Teach. If you do not currently teach, then describe why you want to be a teacher.

Master of Arts in Reading

No Essay Required.

Master of Arts in Social Science

How will Webster's MA in Social Science Education help you accomplish your personal and professional goals in the areas of social science teaching, curriculum development or program improvement for 21st century learners?

Master of Arts in Special Education

Please address the question: Why I Teach. If you do not currently teach, then describe why you want to be a teacher.

Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language

Describe your teaching philosophy in terms of the kind of knowledge and values that will make a teacher a more effective English as a Second Language/English as a Foreign Language instructor.

Master of Educational Technology (MET)

Why are you interested in a MET in Educational Technology?

Education Specialist in Education Leadership (EdS)

How will you demonstrate and hope to continue to demonstrate the dispositions of ethics, integrity, and fairness (stipulated by the ELCC and NCATE) as a future administrator?

All applicants must also submit recommendations from three faculty and/or associates using the recommendation form.


Education Specialist in School Systems, Superintendency and Leadership (EdS)

How will you demonstrate and hope to continue to demonstrate the dispositions of ethics, integrity, and fairness (stipulated by the ELCC and NCATE) as a future administrator?

All applicants must also submit recommendations from three faculty and/or associates using the recommendation form.

Education Specialist in Technology Leadership (EdS)

Why am I interested in the Technology Leadership EdS degree?

Advanced Graduate Certificate in Assessment of Learning and Cognitive Development.

How do you think your participation in Webster's Advanced Graduate Certificate program in Assessment of Learning and Cognitive Development will help you to accomplish your personal and professional goals?

Advanced Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talent Development.

How do you think your participation in Webster's Advanced Graduate Certificate program in Gifted and Talent Development will help you to accomplish your personal and professional goals?

Advanced Graduate Certificate in Immigrant and Refugee Education.

How do you think your participation in Webster's Advanced Graduate Certificate program in Immigrant and Refugee Education will help you to accomplish your personal and professional goals?

Certificate in Education for Global Sustainability

No Essay Required.

Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning

Why are you interested in a Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning?

Certificate in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support

No Essay Required.

Certificate in Pedagogical Coordination in the Reggio Emilia Approach

No Essay Required.

Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

No Essay Required.

Post-Baccalaureate Certification

No Essay Required.