Admission Requirements

• A completed graduate study application form (Apply online now for free!).
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and official undergraduate transcripts from all institutions attended.
• Official transcript(s) from any institution(s) in which postbaccalaureate or graduate course work was completed.
• One letter of recommendation written by an appropriate professional.
• A current resume.
• A personal statement explaining how the Seton Hill graduate program can help you accomplish your professional goals.

In addition to the admission requirements above, applicants to the Master of Arts in Special Education Program must have:

• Maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA while earning an undergraduate degree.
• Completed Introduction to Special Education, SED 205 or equivalent.

If you are seeking a Pennsylvania Pre K-12 special education teacher certification along with your M.A., you must also:

• Hold a Pennsylvania teaching certificate in one of the following areas: N-3; K-6; Pre K-4; 4-8; K-12; reading specialist.
• Have had coursework in English Language Learners (ELL) or English as a Second Language (ESL).
• Complete a Development Psychology course (if not taken previously).