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Education (M.A.)

  1. Admission Requirements
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    1. Overview
    2. Education (M.A.) Curriculum
    3. Master of Arts in Education with Early Childhood (PreK-4) Certification
    4. Master of Arts In Education with Early Childhood (PreK–4) and Special Education (PreK-12) Certification
    5. Master of Arts in Education with Middle-level Science and Math (4-8) Certification
    6. Master of Arts In Education with Middle-level Science and Math (4-8) and Special Education Certification (PreK-12)
    7. Master of Arts in Education with Certification in Secondary Education (7-12)
    8. Master of Arts in Education with Certification in Special Education (PreK-12)
  3. Pennsylvania Certifications and Endorsements 

    1. Overview
    2. Principal Certification
    3. Reading Specialist Certification
    4. Secondary Education (7-12) Certification
    5. Secondary Education and Special Education (PreK-12) Certificate
    6. Middle-Level Science/Math (4-8) and Special Education (PreK-12) Certificate
    7. Middle-Level Science/Math Education (4-8) Certificate
    8. Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement
    9. Instructional Coach Endorsement
    10. Special Education (PreK-12) Certificate
    11. Early Childhood Education/Special Education (PreK-12) Certification
    12. Early Childhood Education (PreK-4) Certificate

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Admission Requirements

Education (M.A.)

  1. Admission Requirements
  2. Programs Offered

    1. Overview
    2. Education (M.A.) Curriculum
    3. Master of Arts in Education with Early Childhood (PreK-4) Certification
    4. Master of Arts In Education with Early Childhood (PreK–4) and Special Education (PreK-12) Certification
    5. Master of Arts in Education with Middle-level Science and Math (4-8) Certification
    6. Master of Arts In Education with Middle-level Science and Math (4-8) and Special Education Certification (PreK-12)
    7. Master of Arts in Education with Certification in Secondary Education (7-12)
    8. Master of Arts in Education with Certification in Special Education (PreK-12)
  3. Pennsylvania Certifications and Endorsements 

    1. Overview
    2. Principal Certification
    3. Reading Specialist Certification
    4. Secondary Education (7-12) Certification
    5. Secondary Education and Special Education (PreK-12) Certificate
    6. Middle-Level Science/Math (4-8) and Special Education (PreK-12) Certificate
    7. Middle-Level Science/Math Education (4-8) Certificate
    8. Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement
    9. Instructional Coach Endorsement
    10. Special Education (PreK-12) Certificate
    11. Early Childhood Education/Special Education (PreK-12) Certification
    12. Early Childhood Education (PreK-4) Certificate

To be accepted into the program:

Required

  1. Provide evidence of successful academic achievement in completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Current official transcripts from each college attended to date (graduate and/or undergraduate) are required.
  2. An overall GPA of 3.0 or hold an existing master’s degree.  For a GPA below 3.0, applicants will submit additional documentation to support the application profile. (e.g., Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) or Miller’s Analogies Test (MAT), interview, praxis test, etc.)
  3. Provide two letters of recommendation from colleagues or supervisors who can address the candidate’s ability and motivation for enrollment.
  4. Complete the Online Application for Admission (fee is waived).
  5. Provisionally meet the criteria, both academic and professional, for Candidacy for Teaching Certification

Optional

  1. Professional resume (can be uploaded onto the Online Application).
  2. Attend a personal interview with the Director of the program, if requested by the Director.
  3. Provide a personal statement of your interest in the program, if requested by the Director.

Send all materials to the address provided with the online application.

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Philadelphia, PA 19141
Phone: (215) 951-1000
© Copyright 2025 La Salle University
All rights reserved
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  • Website Feedback
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  • Request Info
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