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Undergrad Online Application



SCPS Undergraduate Application

Below is our undergraduate application, our graduate application is here. If you are a high school senior and interested in applying to the College's traditional program, go here.

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Please complete all of the required information below to submit your online application. Be certain to read the instructions regarding the required supplemental documents that must be submitted in order to complete the application process.

* - indicates a required field
Personal Info:
First Name:
*
Middle Name:
*
Last Name:
*
Maiden Name (if applicable):
Date of Birth
*
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Social Security Number (format - XXX-XX-XXXX):
If you prefer not to enter your Social Security number into this form, you have the option to provide this information by phone or in person to your Admissions Counselor or Academic Advisor.  PLEASE NOTE - this is a secure form sent via encrypted channels.
Address:
*
City: 
*
State:
*
Country of Citizenship:
*
Zip (Numbers only):
*
Primary Phone (Numbers only):
*
Primary Phone Type:
*
Secondary Phone (Numbers only):
Secondary Phone Type:
Email:
*
Are you employed?
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Previous Employer Name:
Position:
From:
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To:
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Prev. Employer Street Address:
Prev. Employer City:
Prev. Employer State
Prev. Employer Zip (Number Only):
In order to better serve the needs of our students who are currently in the military or were in the military in the past, we ask that you share some information regarding your service.  This information helps us to direct relevant information to you regarding veterans benefits or other military related events or resources.
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Previous Education
Have you previously attended any college, university or school?
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   Year of Graduation (if applicable):
Name of High School:
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Date of High School Graduation:
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Financial Aid and Benefits
Does your employer offer a tuition benefits program?
*
Do you intend to use the tuition deferment program offered by Elizabethtown College SCPS for students who participate in tuition reimbursement programs? (Payment is deferred for 30 days following the end of session if all paperwork is properly submitted to the Elizabethtown SCPS office.):
*
Are you planning to apply for financial aid?*
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Degree Questions
Please select your degree program and major from the options listed below.*
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What is your Planned Start Year:
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Select your start term:
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Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies programs are offered at multiple locations throughout the Central PA region.  SCPS students are able to take classes at any of our locations.  In order to determine where your academic advisor will be located, please indicate below your primary location.  This is the location that you expect you will take a majority or most of your courses during your degree program.
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If you are planning to take a fully online degree program, you will need to decide at what location you want to have your academic advisor.  It is recommended that you select the location that is closest to your home and/or work to facilitate convenient opportunities for meeting with your advisor as needed throughout your degree completion.
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The following items must be completed as part of the admissions process.
  • Official transcripts from other colleges and universities attended should be mailed from the schools directly to Elizabethtown College (see applicable addresses below).  If no previous credits, have high school transcript mailed.
  • Essay stating your professional/academic goals (2-3 pages).
  • Resume

Mailing Addresses

Note: The essay and resume can be emailed to your admissions counselor.

Elizabethtown and Harrisburg
Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Edward R. Murphy Center
One Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2298

Lancaster Programs
Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Lancaster Center
College Square
931 Harrisburg Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603

York Programs
Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies
York Center
224 St. Charles Way, Suite 250
York, PA17402
By checking this box and submitting this on-line application, I certify that the statements submitted in this request for admission and evaluation are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further authorize Elizabethtown College to make appropriate inquiries when necessary to certify the accuracy of my records. Any omission, misrepresentation, or misstatement of a material fact on the application may be the basis for denial of admission, or if admitted, dismissal from the College.*
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MBA Online Application



SCPS MBA Application

Below is our MBA application, our undergraduate application is here. If you are a high school senior and interested in applying to the College’s traditional program, go here.

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Please complete all of the required information below to submit your online application. Be certain to read the instructions regarding the required supplemental documents that must be submitted in order to complete the application process.

* indicates a required field

 
 
Personal Info:
First Name:
*
Middle Name:
*
Last Name:
*
Maiden Name (if applicable):
Country of Citizenship:
*
Date of Birth
*
Show Calendar
Social Security Number (format - XXX-XX-XXXX):
If you prefer not to enter your Social Security number into this form, you have the option to provide this information by phone or in person to your Admissions Counselor or Academic Advisor.  PLEASE NOTE - this is a secure form sent via encrypted channels.
Address:
*
City: 
*
State:
*
Zip (Numbers only):
*
Primary Phone (Numbers only):
*
Primary Phone Type
*
Secondary Phone (Numbers only):
Secondary Phone Type
Email:
*
Are you employed?
*
Previous Employer Name:
Position:
From:
Show Calendar
To:
Show Calendar
Prev. Employer Street Address:
Prev. Employer City:
Prev. Employer State
Prev. Employer Zip (Number Only):
In order to better serve the needs of our students who are currently in the military or were in the military in the past, we ask that you share some information regarding your service.  This information helps us to direct relevant information to you regarding veterans benefits or other military related events or resources.
*
UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE EDUCATION
Please list the credits/degrees you have earned at the college level, including Elizabethtown College.
College/University/School Name (#1):
*
   Location (City & State):
*
   From:
*
Show Calendar
   To:
*
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   Year of Graduation (if applicable):
*
   Degree:
*
College/University/School Name (#2):
   Location (City & State):
   From:
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   To:
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   Year of Graduation (if applicable):
   Degree:
College/University School Name (#3):
   Location (City & State):
   From:
Show Calendar
   To:
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   Year of Graduation (if applicable):
   Degree:
Financial Aid and Benefits
Does your employer offer a tuition benefits program?
*
Do you intend to use the tuition deferment program offered by Elizabethtown College SCPS for students who participate in tuition reimbursement programs? (Payment is deferred for 30 days following the end of session if all paperwork is properly submitted to the Elizabethtown SCPS office.):
*
Are you planning to apply for financial aid?
*
Degree Questions
Please select your degree program and major from the options listed below
*
MBA students may elect to pursue a concentration. If you plan to pursue an MBA concentration, please select which concentration you would like to pursue from the drop down.  If you do not wish to pursue a concentration, please select "No MBA concentration".
*
What is your Planned Start Year:
*
Select start term:
*

The Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies MBA program is offered at two locations – Lancaster and Harrisburg – with some courses offered at main campus. The MBA may also be earned completely online. SCPS MBA students are able to take classes at any of our locations. For academic advising purposes, please indicate below your primary location. This is the location that you expect you will take a majority or most of your courses during your degree program and/or where you advisor will be located.

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Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.  Assessment of readiness for an MBA program is a critical element of the admissions process. Any specific areas of weakness identified through this process (undergraduate grades of C+ or lower or undergraduate GPA below 3.0) will be addressed through various options, including completion of foundation courses or targeted undergraduate courses to fill gaps in undergraduate business education.  In the instance of significant work experience, letters from employers demonstrating proficiency and/or student submission of evidence of professional knowledge will be considered in place of the foundation courses.

Elizabethtown College must receive all of your application materials, including your college transcripts, interview, resume, and references, before you can be considered for acceptance into the MBA program.

The following items must be submitted as part of the admissions process.  All application materials should be submitted to your admissions representative.

  • $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to "Elizabethtown College"
  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended
  • A current resume
  • Two recommendations must be submitted (see required forms). One of the two recommendations must be from your current supervisor, the other from an individual who can comment on your professional and/or academic qualities.  This recommendation will become part of your application file and will not be disclosed to any unauthorized individual without your consent.
  • Statement of professional goals, current approach to management, and long-term goals for the application of the MBA degree to your professional life. (3-5 pages)

Applicants whose bachelor's degree was obtained outside the United States must submit all academic credentials to:

World Education Services (http://www.wes.org/) or Educational Credential Evaluators (https://www.ece.org) for a document-by-document review, which includes a course-by course evaluation.

Formal admission to Elizabethtown College as a master's degree candidate is granted only after all admission materials have been received and reviewed by the admissions committee.

Elizabethtown College complies with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and all other applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances and regulations.  Elizabethtown College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, possession of a general education development certificate as compared to a high school diploma, or any other legally protected status in hiring and promotion in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic or other College-administered programs, except as such conditions may constitute bona-fide occupational or assignment qualifications.  Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.

Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.


Mailing Address
MBA Program
Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Edward R. Murphy Center
One Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
By checking this box and submitting this on-line application, I certify that the statements submitted in this request for admission and evaluation are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further authorize Elizabethtown College to make appropriate inquiries when necessary to certify the accuracy of my records. Any omission, misrepresentation, or misstatement of a material fact on the application may be the basis for denial of admission, or if admitted, dismissal from the College.*
*

Strategic Leadership Online Application



SCPS Master's of Strategic Leadership Application

Below is our Strategic Leadership application, our undergraduate application is here. If you are a high school senior and interested in applying to the College’s traditional program, go here.

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Please complete all of the required information below to submit your online application. Be certain to read the instructions regarding the required supplemental documents that must be submitted in order to complete the application process.

* indicates a required field

 
 
Personal Info:
First Name:
*
Middle Name:
*
Last Name:
*
Maiden Name (if applicable):
Country of Citizenship:
*
Date of Birth
*
Show Calendar
Social Security Number (format - XXX-XX-XXXX):
If you prefer not to enter your Social Security number into this form, you have the option to provide this information by phone or in person to your Admissions Counselor or Academic Advisor.  PLEASE NOTE - this is a secure form sent via encrypted channels.
Address:
*
City: 
*
State:
*
Zip (Numbers only):
*
Primary Phone (Numbers only):
*
Primary Phone Type
*
Secondary Phone (Numbers only):
Secondary Phone Type
Email:
*
Are you employed?
*
Previous Employer Name:
Position:
From:
Show Calendar
To:
Show Calendar
Prev. Employer Street Address:
Prev. Employer City:
Prev. Employer State
Prev. Employer Zip (Number Only):
In order to better serve the needs of our students who are currently in the military or were in the military in the past, we ask that you share some information regarding your service.  This information helps us to direct relevant information to you regarding veterans benefits or other military related events or resources.
*
UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE EDUCATION
Please list the credits/degrees you have earned at the college level, including Elizabethtown College.
College/University/School Name (#1):
*
   Location (City & State):
*
   From:
*
Show Calendar
   To:
*
Show Calendar
   Year of Graduation (if applicable):
*
   Degree:
*
College/University/School Name (#2):
   Location (City & State):
   From:
Show Calendar
   To:
Show Calendar
   Year of Graduation (if applicable):
   Degree:
College/University School Name (#3):
   Location (City & State):
   From:
Show Calendar
   To:
Show Calendar
   Year of Graduation (if applicable):
   Degree:
Financial Aid and Benefits
Does your employer offer a tuition benefits program?
*
Do you intend to use the tuition deferment program offered by Elizabethtown College SCPS for students who participate in tuition reimbursement programs? (Payment is deferred for 30 days following the end of session if all paperwork is properly submitted to the Elizabethtown SCPS office.):
*
Are you planning to apply for financial aid?
*
Degree Questions
Please select your degree program and major from the options listed below
*
Are you planning to pursue the MSL concentration in Health Care Administration?
*
What is your Planned Start Year:
*
Select start term:
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The Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies MSL program is offered at two locations – Lancaster and Harrisburg – with limited courses offered at our main campus. SCPS MSL students are able to take classes at any of our locations. In order to determine where your academic advisor will be located, please indicate below your primary location. This is the location that you expect you will take a majority or most of your courses during your degree program.
*
Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.  Assessment of readiness for an MSL program is a critical element of the admissions process.

Elizabethtown College must receive all of your application materials, including your college transcripts, interview, resume, and references, before you can be considered for acceptance into the MSL program.

The following items must be submitted as part of the admissions process.  All application materials should be submitted to your admissions representative.

  • $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to "Elizabethtown College"
  • Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
  • A current resume
  • Two recommendations must be submitted (see required forms). One of the two recommendations must be from your current supervisor, the other from an individual who can comment on your professional and/or academic qualities.  This recommendation will become part of your application file and will not be disclosed to any unauthorized individual without your consent.
  • Statement of professional goals, current approach to leadership, and long-term goals for the application of the MSL degree to your professional life. (3-5 pages)

Applicants whose bachelor's degree was obtained outside the United States must submit all academic credentials to:

World Education Services ( http://www.wes.org/ ) or Educational Credential Evaluators ( https://www.ece.org/ ) for a document-by-document review, which includes a course-by course evaluation.

Formal admission to Elizabethtown College as a master's degree candidate is granted only after all admission materials have been received and reviewed by the admissions committee.

Elizabethtown College complies with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and all other applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances and regulations.  Elizabethtown College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, possession of a general education development certificate as compared to a high school diploma, or any other legally protected status in hiring and promotion in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic or other College-administered programs, except as such conditions may constitute bona-fide occupational or assignment qualifications.  Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.

Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.


Mailing Address
MSL Program
Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Edward R. Murphy Center
One Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
By checking this box and submitting this on-line application, I certify that the statements submitted in this request for admission and evaluation are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further authorize Elizabethtown College to make appropriate inquiries when necessary to certify the accuracy of my records. Any omission, misrepresentation, or misstatement of a material fact on the application may be the basis for denial of admission, or if admitted, dismissal from the College.*
*

Referral Program Form



SCPS Referral Program Form
Your Contact Information:
      Name
*
      Student ID#
*
      Phone Number
*
      Email
*
      Are you a
      (select one from the drop down list)
*
Referral Contact Information: 
      Name
*
      Address
*
      Phone Number
*
      Email
*
      Relationship to you
      (select one from the drop down)
*

Graduate Certificate Application



SCPS Graduate Certificate Application

Below is our certificate application, our undergraduate application is here. If you are a high school senior and interested in applying to the College's traditional program, go here.

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Please complete all of the required information below to submit your online application. Be certain to read the instructions regarding the required supplemental documents that must be submitted in order to complete the application process.

* indicates a required field

 
 
Personal Info:
First Name:
*
Middle Name:
*
Last Name:
*
Maiden Name (if applicable):
Country of Citizenship:
*
Date of Birth
*
Show Calendar
Social Security Number (format - XXX-XX-XXXX):
If you prefer not to enter your Social Security number into this form, you have the option to provide this information by phone or in person to your Admissions Counselor or Academic Advisor.  PLEASE NOTE - this is a secure form sent via encrypted channels.
Address:
*
City: 
*
State:
*
Zip (Numbers only):
*
Primary Phone (Numbers only):
*
Primary Phone Type
*
Secondary Phone (Numbers only):
Secondary Phone Type
Email:
*
Are you employed?
*
Previous Employer Name:
Position:
From:
Show Calendar
To:
Show Calendar
Prev. Employer Street Address:
Prev. Employer City:
Prev. Employer State
Prev. Employer Zip (Number Only):
In order to better serve the needs of our students who are currently in the military or were in the military in the past, we ask that you share some information regarding your service.  This information helps us to direct relevant information to you regarding veterans benefits or other military related events or resources.
*
UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE EDUCATION
Please list the credits/degrees you have earned at the college level, including Elizabethtown College.
College/University/School Name (#1):
*
   Location (City & State):
*
   From:
*
Show Calendar
   To:
*
Show Calendar
   Year of Graduation (if applicable):
*
   Degree:
*
College/University/School Name (#2):
   Location (City & State):
   From:
Show Calendar
   To:
Show Calendar
   Year of Graduation (if applicable):
   Degree:
College/University School Name (#3):
   Location (City & State):
   From:
Show Calendar
   To:
Show Calendar
   Year of Graduation (if applicable):
   Degree:
Employer Tuition Benefits
Does your employer offer a tuition benefits program?
*
Do you intend to use the tuition deferment program offered by Elizabethtown College SCPS for students who participate in tuition reimbursement programs? (Payment is deferred for 30 days following the end of session if all paperwork is properly submitted to the Elizabethtown SCPS office.):
*
Degree Questions
Please select your degree program and major from the options listed below
*
What is your Planned Start Year:
*
Select start term:
*
Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Additionally, applicants should be at least age 25, have a minimum of three years of professional leadership/management experience, and have time to devote to your coursework; in an accelerated program, time spent outside of class is considerable.

Elizabethtown College must receive all of your application materials, including your college transcripts, interview, resume, and essay, before you can be considered for acceptance into the graduate certificate program.

The following items must be completed as part of the admissions process.  All application materials should be submitted to your admissions representative.

Step 1: Meet with an admissions counselor. In this meeting you will learn about the program, its class formats and get answers to any question you may have.
Step 2: Complete the online application for: graduate certificate and pay the $25 nonrefundable application fee. Payments may be made online or via check payable to Elizabethtown College.
Step 3: Request official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended.
Step 4: Submit, via email, your current resume.
Step 5: Submit a 1-2 page essay addressing your:
  • motivation for pursuing the graduate certificate
  • statement of professional goals
  • goals for the application of the graduate certificate to your professional life
 

Applicants whose bachelor's degree was obtained outside the United States must submit all academic credentials to:

World Education Services ( http://www.wes.org/ ) or Educational Credential Evaluators ( https://www.ece.org ) for a document-by-document review, which includes a course-by course evaluation.

Formal admission to Elizabethtown College as a graduate candidate is granted only after all admission materials have been received and reviewed by the admissions committee.

Elizabethtown College complies with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and all other applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances and regulations.  Elizabethtown College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, possession of a general education development certificate as compared to a high school diploma, or any other legally protected status in hiring and promotion in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic or other College-administered programs, except as such conditions may constitute bona-fide occupational or assignment qualifications.  Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.

Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.


Mailing Address
Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Edward R. Murphy Center
One Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
By checking this box and submitting this on-line application, I certify that the statements submitted in this request for admission and evaluation are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further authorize Elizabethtown College to make appropriate inquiries when necessary to certify the accuracy of my records. Any omission, misrepresentation, or misstatement of a material fact on the application may be the basis for denial of admission, or if admitted, dismissal from the College.*
*

MSE Application



SCPS M.Ed. in Special Education Application

Below is the application for the M.Ed. in Special Education. If you are a high school senior and interested in applying to the College's traditional program, go here.

M.Ed. in Special Education Admissions Requirements:
  • Official transcripts conferring a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Possess a current, valid Teaching Certification.
    Out of state candidates must contact the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and attain PA Certification through reciprocity before program acceptance.
  • Successfully complete undergraduate introductory courses in inclusive learning environments and inclusive education.
    Students deficient in these areas will be required to take MSE 512 (Learning Environment and Social Interaction in Inclusive Settings) and MSE 522 (Foundations of Inclusive Education) as part of their graduate program coursework.
  • Successfully complete an undergraduate level math course in probability and statistics.
  • A 3.3 cumulative GPA or above.
  • Letters of recommendation from two current supervisors that (1) speak to the ability of the candidate to complete the program, fieldwork, and internship hours and (2) address the willingness of the candidate's school/district to accommodate these hours.
  • Submit a writing sample that demonstrates higher-order thinking, writing, and communication skills.
  • GRE or MAT scores are optional.
IMPORTANT NOTE:  Please email Julie Walton at waltonja@etown.edu to receive a secure upload link for the submission of all supplemental application materials including: copy of Teaching Certification, writing sample, and GRE or MAT scores.
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Please complete all of the required information below to submit your online application. Be certain to read the instructions regarding the required supplemental documents that must be submitted in order to complete the application process.

* indicates a required field
Personal Info:
First Name:
*
Middle Name:
*
Last Name:
*
Maiden Name (if applicable):
Country of Citizenship:
*
Date of Birth
*
Show Calendar
Social Security Number (format - XXX-XX-XXXX):
If you prefer not to enter your Social Security number into this form, you have the option to provide this information by phone or in person to your Admissions Counselor or Academic Advisor.  PLEASE NOTE - this is a secure form sent via encrypted channels.
Address:
*
City: 
*
State:
*
Zip (Numbers only):
*
Primary Phone (Numbers only):
*
Primary Phone Type
*
Secondary Phone (Numbers only):
Secondary Phone Type
Email:
*
Are you employed?
*
Previous Employer Name:
Position:
From:
Show Calendar
To:
Show Calendar
Prev. Employer Street Address:
Prev. Employer City:
Prev. Employer State
Prev. Employer Zip (Number Only):
In order to better serve the needs of our students who are currently in the military or were in the military in the past, we ask that you share some information regarding your service.  This information helps us to direct relevant information to you regarding veterans benefits or other military related events or resources.
*
UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE EDUCATION
Please list the credits/degrees you have earned at the college level, including Elizabethtown College.
College/University/School Name (#1):
*
   Location (City & State):
*
   From:
*
Show Calendar
   To:
*
Show Calendar
   Year of Graduation (if applicable):
*
   Degree:
*
College/University/School Name (#2):
   Location (City & State):
   From:
Show Calendar
   To:
Show Calendar
   Year of Graduation (if applicable):
   Degree:
College/University School Name (#3):
   Location (City & State):
   From:
Show Calendar
   To:
Show Calendar
   Year of Graduation (if applicable):
   Degree:
Financial Aid and Benefits
Does your employer offer a tuition benefits program?
*
Do you intend to use the tuition deferment program offered by Elizabethtown College SCPS for students who participate in tuition reimbursement programs? (Payment is deferred for 30 days following the end of session if all paperwork is properly submitted to the Elizabethtown SCPS office.):
*
Are you planning to apply for financial aid?
*
Degree Questions
Please select your degree program and major from the options listed below
*
What is your Planned Start Year:
*
Select start term:
*
Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.  Assessment of readiness for an M.Ed. in Special Education program is a critical element of the admissions process. Any specific areas of weakness identified through this process (undergraduate grades of C+ or lower, missing foundational courses, or undergraduate GPA below 3.3) will be addressed through various options, including completion of foundation courses or targeted undergraduate courses to fill gaps in undergraduate business education.  In the instance of significant work experience, letters from employers demonstrating proficiency and/or student submission of evidence of professional knowledge will be considered in place of the foundation courses.

Elizabethtown College must receive all of your application materials, including your official college transcripts, application fee, Teaching Certification, and recommendation forms, before you can be considered for acceptance into the M.Ed. program.

The following items must be submitted as part of the admissions process.  All application materials should be submitted to your admissions representative.

  • $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to "Elizabethtown College". PAY ONLINE.
  • Official transcripts conferring a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Possess a current, valid Teaching Certification.
    Out of state candidates must contact the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and attain PA Certification through reciprocity before program acceptance.
  • Successfully complete undergraduate introductory courses in inclusive learning environments and inclusive education.
    Students deficient in these areas will be required to take MSE 512 (Learning Environment and Social Interaction in Inclusive Settings) and MSE 522 (Foundations of Inclusive Education) as part of their graduate program coursework.
  • Successfully complete an undergraduate level math course in probability and statistics. 
  • Letters of recommendation from two current supervisors that (1) speak to the ability of the candidate to complete the program, fieldwork, and internship hours and (2) address the willingness of the candidate's school/district to accommodate these hours
  • Submit a writing sample that demonstrates higher-order thinking, writing, and communication skills.

Applicants whose bachelor's degree was obtained outside the United States must submit all academic credentials to:

World Education Services (http://www.wes.org/) or Educational Credential Evaluators (https://www.ece.org) for a document-by-document review, which includes a course-by course evaluation.

Formal admission to Elizabethtown College as a master's degree candidate is granted only after all admission materials have been received and reviewed by the admissions committee.

Elizabethtown College complies with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and all other applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances and regulations.  Elizabethtown College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, possession of a general education development certificate as compared to a high school diploma, or any other legally protected status in hiring and promotion in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic or other College-administered programs, except as such conditions may constitute bona-fide occupational or assignment qualifications.  Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.

Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.


Mailing Address
Graduate Admissions
Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Edward R. Murphy Center
One Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
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