Admissions for Education Programs
In addition to the general graduate admissions requirements, the following program-specific requirements apply:
- A graduate application, including personal statements, to be completed online at www.arcadia.edu/gradapp.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a recommended GPA of 3.0 or better.
- One official transcript from each college, university or professional school attended. Transfer credits included on a transcript must include grades earned; if not, an official transcript from the original school must be submitted. Transcripts must be sent from the issuing school in a sealed envelope and contain the appropriate signatures and seals to be considered official.
- Two letters of recommendation. The letters must be of a professional not personal nature. If the student has been out of school five years or fewer, at least one letter must come from a professor.
- Praxis 1 Pre-Professional Skills Tests in Reading, Writing, and Math may be required for entry into program.
- International applicants should visit www.arcadia.edu/international for detailed information on admission requirements and application procedures. Official results from the TOEFL or IELTS are required for all students for whom English is a second language except for non-native speakers of English who hold degrees or diplomas from post-secondary institutions in English-speaking countries (e.g. the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand). A course-by-course evaluation of all transcripts by an independent evaluation service based in the United States also is required.
Application Deadline/Rolling Admission
Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. Students may start in the Fall, Spring or Summer semester.
Deferred Admission
Students accepted into programs with rolling admission must notify the Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies, in writing, of their intent to delay enrolling in courses and provide a date on which they expect to begin coursework. For deferred admission policies for the Doctor of Education, please refer to that program listing.
2012-13 Expenses
(Please see the program listings for the Doctor of Education in Special Education and Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership for expenses for those programs.)
- Tuition: $695 per credit for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013
- Fees:
- Deferred Payment: $40
- Audit: $695 per course for Fall 2012 and Spring 2013
- Parking: $40 per semester (fall and spring) before 4 p.m. No charge after 4 p.m.
Academic Policies and Procedures for Graduate Education
In addition to the graduate Academic Policies and Procedures, the following program-specific policies apply. These policies also apply to non-degree-seeking graduate students enrolled in certification programs. A grade point average of “B” or better is required for admission to degree candidacy, student teaching practicum and graduation. A grade below “C” may not be applied toward a degree, and only 6 credits of “C” count toward a degree. A student must obtain permission from his or her adviser to retake a certification course. If a failing grade is received (“C–” or below), the course may be repeated one time only with the adviser’s permission.
Student Responsibilities with Respect to Clearance Requirements
The PA Department of Education requires Arcadia University to have a copy of current clearances for all students completing field experiences and Student Teaching. PDE states that students must demonstrate the professional behavior of acquiring and maintaining appropriate clearances.
It is your responsibility to obtain ALL required clearances to file with the Arcadia University School of Education by day one of the semester. It is your responsibility to update annually the PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal Record Check, Arrest/Conviction form and the TB test in May/June. Not doing so will jeopardize your field placement and, therefore, your course completion. This will, as well, affect negatively the evaluation of your professional behavior.
It is your responsibility to retain the original clearances in a safe place and to make copies available to fieldwork sites on your first visit.
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