Certification/Certificate Programs

An applicant who has completed a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution and has completed prerequisites in the proposed area of concentration with a "B" average may apply for admission to a certificate or certification program. Students interested in initial Pennsylvania state certification must satisfy a 6 credit undergraduate requirement both in Mathematics and English. The following materials must be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies:

1. Application form.  An application may also be obtained by calling the Graduate Office at (610)647-4400.
2. Application fee. A non refundable application fee of $40.00 in the form of a check or money order.
3. Official transcripts. Official transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate school attended should be sent directly to the College of Graduate Studies from the school registrar(s).
4. Recommendations. Two recommendations appraising the applicant's personal and professional qualities as well as capability for graduate study. References should be completed by academic professors or employers and forwarded directly to the Graduate Office.
5. Goals Statement. A one page essay discussing your professional goals and how graduate study at Immaculata will enable you to achieve those goals.
6. Interview. An official interview with the department chair and/or faculty member.
7. Be advised that some departments have specific pre- requisites for admission to certification program. When applying for a certification program be sure to request information about the prerequisites required for admission to the certification.

Students, who have completed a certificate or certification program at Immaculata at the graduate level with grade point average of 3.5 or above and who seek admission to a graduate program leading to the master of arts degree, are not required to submit MAT/GRE test scores.