Applying to Transformational Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (TTLL)

The following criteria must be fulfilled for admission to the MA in Transformational Teaching, Learning and Leadership

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

The College recognizes the importance of life experience, letters of recommendation and personal motivation as indicators of academic readiness and success. These factors, along with a personal statement which describes professional and educational goals and intentions, enhance the likelihood of admission.

The recommended bachelors degree is in Education, Teaching or other related service-based fields.  We recommend a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

To apply, please submit the following online for consideration:

• Degree Application
• $50 application fee
• Résumé
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (send directly via snail mail to SWC Enrollment Services, 3960 San Felipe Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87507, or electronically to admissions@swc.edu)
• Two references (1 professional and 1 academic, OR 2 professional recommendations). References are submitted in the online application. You will only be putting in their email address,  and then they receive an invitation to complete the recommendation form online in the application. 
• A three-page personal statement including:

     1) Your professional and academic interests and goals

     2) Your personal qualities, including strengths and weaknesses

     3) The life experiences that led you to pursue this degree

     4) A brief account of how you have provided service to others

     5) Your thoughts on how this program may benefit you.

                    AND

     6) If you could wave a magic wand in your current professional environment, what would you change?

When the above items have been received in the online application, you may be invited for an admissions interview. 

All applicants must have an interview with a member of the Admissions staff in order to be accepted into the program. Due to the applied and holistic nature of the program, the applicant’s presentation of self, including communication and reflective skills in the admissions interview, are critical factors in the determination of acceptance.