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The HTH GSE is currently accepting applications for the Teacher Leadership and School Leadership Master’s programs beginning in the Fall of 2010. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an info-session to learn more about our programs and to meet GSE faculty and current students. Info-sessions will take place in HTH International, at 2855 Farragut Rd on our Point Loma campus.

Future Info-Session Date
Due to the high levels of interest in our programs, we are offering one last info-session before our priority deadline for admissions.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Please contact Hayley Loendorf at hloendorf@hightechhigh.org or 619-398-4902 to RSVP for an info-session, or if you have questions about the admissions process.

Admission Requirements:

  • Earned BA/BS from a regionally accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. (If the degree was earned outside of the U.S., the transcript must be evaluated for equivalence by one of the agencies listed here: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf .)
  • The program requires a strong command of written and spoken English prior to entry. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to achieve a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 550 on the paper-based version, or 216 on the computer based version, or 80 on the internet-based version (iBT). TOEFL scores must be no more than two years old at time of application.
  • The GRE is not required for admission to the HTH GSE.
  • Three years prior experience working in schools is strongly preferred. 

Application Process:

To apply, submit a completed application as described in the application instructions.
Applications should include:

Applications received by the priority deadline of February 27th will be given first consideration. Applications received after this date will be accepted and considered on a space-available basis. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. HTH GSE will schedule interviews with selected candidates shortly following our priority deadline.


HTH GSE is committed to building a community of adult learners that reflects the diversity of California's students and to serving as a catalyst for sustainable school reform. Therefore, underrepresented minorities, teacher teams, and those with organizational support are strongly encouraged to apply.


 The High Tech High Graduate School of Education does not discriminate in its procedures and programs or employment determinations on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin or on the basis of any other protected classification as defined by applicable state and federal law.