Apply to Teacher Certification Pathways Program

Eligibility

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• An earned Grade Point Average of 3.0* required by the PA Department of Education.
• Work and life skills transferable to classroom teaching.
• High potential for success in teaching.

*If transfer GPA is below 3.0,  an explanation of an alternative procedure for GPA calculation will be explained at interview.

Important Dates 

To ensure the smoothest admission process, please submit your application materials according to the Recommended Guideline dates provided below.

Admission Procedure

1. Submit the following to the TCP Office, not Admissions Office:
   • Please complete the TCP application first so we know to expect other materials. Once received, an email from the Education Office will be sent with all appropriate information/requirements and links. Use the "Begin Online Application" link below for the application.
   • Application fee of $35 (waived if attend a TCP Information Session).
   • Official transcript(s) sent directly to TCP/Education Office by institutions. Can be e-transcripts sent to tcp@wilson.edu by institutions.
   • Up-to-date resume of educational history and work experience.
   • 300 to 500-word essay: "Why I Want to Teach."
   • Two Statements of Recommendation (use form posted below).
   • Copy of required clearances (Act 24, Act 34, Act 151, Act 114/FBI and TB). Must use the links provided for all clearances.
   • FLIP candidates must also submit official passing PA state testing results (both the language test either through ACTFL or PRAXIS and the PRAXIS: Fundamental Subjects test) and be employed as a language teacher.
   • Foreign educated candidates: English Proficiency Test - Non-U.S. citizen applicants educated solely in a foreign country where the primary and official language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in understanding and speaking the English language. An advanced-mid score is required on the American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) English Language, Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI or OPIc). You may register for this test via the ACTFL.If you have earned an advanced degree (masters or beyond) in the United States, you are exempt from taking the English Proficiency Test.
2. Personal interview with the TCP Director, which will include a transcript evaluation. Transcript evaluations are not completed until all application materials have been received.
3. Applicant will receive a letter of acceptance.

Click here to Begin Online Application
 

TCP Statement of Recommendation Form (If you download and email, form is a PDF that can be typed into. Can also print and hand to person.)