APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Students who are already in the Wilson MSE Program, and are seeking to add the Autism Endorsement do not need to apply, but should inform the Graduate Education Programs Office.
Students who will be pursuing the Autism Endorsement only will need to apply, and must be formally admitted to the program by the end of their first semester.
Required Application Credentials:
- Application/Essays: Submit online
- Resume
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate colleges and universities attended must be sent directly to the Director of Graduate Admission
- Copy of teaching certificate
- Two letters of recommendation, specifically for entry into the Wilson College Graduate Education Program of their choice, from educators or employers. One letter should be from applicant's current principal or supervisor
Students who wish to enroll in an Autism Endorsement course, but will not be pursuing the Autism Endorsement/are not in the Wilson MSE Program, may register for any of the Autism Endorsement courses for which they have the necessary prerequisites with the approval of the Director of Graduate Education Programs.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of the baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (students who have earned a bachelor’s degree, but do not have a Level I or Level II Certification, may take any of the Autism Endorsement courses, but will not be eligible for the PDE Endorsement)
- A minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Submission of required application credentials (if applicable)
- Hold a Level I or II Certification (only Pennsylvania-certified teachers are eligible for the Autism Endorsement)
Contact Information
Dr. Eric C. Michael
Director of Graduate Education Programs
Wilson College
1015 Philadelphia Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
717-264-4970
eric.michael@wilson.edu