Required Documents - Special Education Programs (with Special Ed. Certification)

The following documents are required to complete your application to one of the following Saint Joseph's University's online MS.Ed. in Special Education programs.

MS.Ed. in Special Education with Special Education (7-12 or PK-8) Certification
MS.Ed. in Special Education with Special Education (7-12 or PK-8) Certification and Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement
MS.Ed. in Special Education with Special Education (7-12 or PK-8) Certification and Wilson Reading System Certification
MS.Ed. in Special Education with Special Education (7-12 or PK-8) Certification and Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement and Wilson Reading System Certification
Special Education Certification (no master’s)

Most application materials can be uploaded to your online application. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Application Specialist at (215) 473-2695.

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Required Application Materials

Completed application
Personal Statement/Letter of Intent - A 1-2 page statement summarizing why you wish to pursue this degree and what you hope to gain from your education
Recommendation for Admission (2) - Should be from a supervisor or other professional reference.
Resume
Official Transcripts - Required from all schools attended, even if you only earned credit for one course
- You may send official e-transcripts to onlineadmission@sju.edu
GPA Explanation - This should be a 300-500 word explanation of why your GPA was lower than 3.0 and how you've since learned to be successful in a graduate program. Required only if GPA below 3.0
FBI Clearance Results
TB Test Results
Criminal History Record Check (Required for PA Residents only)
Child Abuse History Record Check (Required for PA Residents only)
Teaching Certificate
Advising Sheet, Disclosures, and Background Clearance Forms
$35 application fee - paid online after student ID has been received or via check/money order mailed to: