Application process

Thank you for your interest in the Master of Arts in Cross-Cultural and International Education (MACIE). For full consideration, you must apply to the BGSU Graduate College and to the MACIE Secretary for admission into the MACIE Program.

Please consult BGSU Graduate Admission requirements in order to fulfill all BGSU Graduate College requirements.

The following must be submitted directly to the BGSU Graduate College:

In addition to BGSU Graduate College requirements, submit the following MACIE Application Materials to the MACIE Secretary:

• A three-part essay of no more than 1000 words addressing the following:
• • Your reasons for wanting to join MACIE;
  • How your background experiences have helped prepare you for the program; and
  • Your career goals and aspirations upon completion of the degree program.
• Three letters of reference to MACIE. Please access our MS Word form or a PDF version for your referees to complete. We strongly suggest that your three letters of reference include at least one from an academic referee and one that is work-related.
• A current resume or curriculum vita.

Send all MACIE Application Materials (essay, three letters of reference, and resume) to:

• MACIE Secretary
  School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Policy
  550 Education Building
  Bowling Green State University
  Bowling Green, OH 43403
  USA
• Qualified applicants may be asked for interviews.
• Application deadline: Please apply by February 15th to be given full consideration for a graduate assistantship and other possible scholarships. The program will accept applications until April 9th for individuals wishing to join the program as part-time students.
• Questions about the application process? Contact the MACIE Program Coordinator, Dr. Christopher Frey, at 419-372-9549, or by email at cjfrey@bgsu.edu.

Financial support

• The MACIE program has a limited number of Graduate Assistantships available. Interested candidates should complete the Graduate Assistantship Application Form and send it to the MACIE Secretary at macie@bgsu.edu. We strongly encourage all potential applicants to apply for other scholarships if financial aid is necessary. Begin this process by exploring the following options:
  • Explore BGSU information on financial aid
  • International Students, please seek funding in your countries, and consult BGSU resources for international students and external resources .