Teacher Online Pathway

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"My journey at Wilson has been nothing short of phenomenal! Wilson College's TCP Program has allowed me to bring my 15 years of private school teaching experience to the public setting. Wilson has reinforced and rejuvenated my passion for teaching, and I am grateful and excited for the personal and professional pathways that Wilson's program has provided." -Jacob Warner TCP Completer ’22, MSE '24

The Teacher Online Pathway (TOP) is an affordable, convenient and accelerated online program for those who want to earn a Pennsylvania teaching certificate. On this pathway, there is an opportunity for students to complete all coursework in one academic year due to the compressed schedule. All of the courses for TOP are offered asynchronously online, excluding student/intern teaching, so you can complete the work remotely. You must pass the PA state required content testing prior to student teaching. You must student teach in Pennsylvania.

We currently offer Pennsylvania Level I certification in Early Childhood Education (PreK-4, elementary); in middle level (4-8) for English, mathematics, science and social studies; in PreK-12 for Special Education; Business, Computer & Information Technology; Health & Physical Education and Spanish; and in secondary education (7-12) for English, biology, chemistry, earth & space science, mathematics and social studies.

The tuition for TOP is affordable and financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Both public school districts and private schools are eager to hire Wilson Teacher Certification Pathway students. Employers know that our graduates are mature, passionate about teaching and well-prepared for the daily challenges of the classroom. Wilson is often contacted when openings are available and then works to connect students with those schools. 

State Reciprocity:

Wilson College offers Pennsylvania Level I certification for its education programs. Pennsylvania certification is reciprocal with most of the 50 states. Generally speaking, if you hold a valid PA professional teaching license from a regionally accredited and state-approved teacher preparation program and pass the required state testing, you will be able to obtain a teaching license in another state. Wilson College has not made a determination of requirements for each state, so please click here for detailed requirements on all 50 states. You can view information on how teacher credentials cross state lines here.

“The TOP program allows me to fit classes into my crazy schedule, making it easier to keep up with work, family and school on my own terms, at my own pace, through Wilson’s accelerated TOP classes. Online education is perfect for someone like me!” – Emily Foster