Applicant Name_____________________________________________

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT OSWEGO
College at Oswego
Department of Vocational Teacher Preparation
MSEd Admission
Career Goal Clarification

Current teaching certification title (if any)________________________________________

Check one:  Provisional _______  Initial _______  Permanent ______  Professional ______

Introduction: In order to assure that you are admitted into the most appropriate program and that your assigned advisor can assist you in meeting your professional goals, we require you to respond to the following:

What is your primary purpose for entering the program?  (check one)
        _ Initial Certification in ____________________________________________
        _ Professional or Permanent Certification in ____________________________
        _ Professional development
        _ Preparation for entering a doctoral program
        _ Other_______________________________________________________

What occupational specialty do you bring to the program?  Is your associates or bachelor's degree related to that specialty?  Please explain

What graduate courses (if any) have you taken that you will ask to have accepted into the program?

What is your current involvement in Education?

What are your 2-year goals in regard to this program?

What are your 5-year goals in regard to your career path?

What qualifies do you possess that make you an excellent candidate to become an educator?

Describe your philosophy of education in 50 words or less.

Return all application documents to the Graduate Studies Office, 602 Culkin Hall, Oswego, NY 13126