Master of Liberal Arts Program

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Note:   Because our MED programs are offered completely online International Students are not eligible to receive student visas to participate in these programs. (Click Here for Additional Information Concerning International Student Admissions)

Master of Education Candidates Must Submit:

• Online Application (Application)
        A $25.00 Non-Refundable Application Fee will be required.
   

• Official Transcripts from Undergraduate Degree Granting Institution
        LHU graduates do not need to request transcripts.
        Graduate Admissions will request transcripts upon receipt of
        completed applications for LHU graduates.

  • Electronic Transcript Delivery is available by many colleges and universities.  It is fast, secure, and traceable. 
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• Three Letters of Recommendation
   

• Copy of Teaching Certificate (if one is possessed)
   

• Writing Sample (choose one below):

 b) Review a pertinent scholarly journal article or report published in a recent professional journal.  Include the problem or issue, the author’s viewpoint and supporting ideas.  Also include your professional opinion in the final paragraphs of the essay.  Your essay should not exceed 300 words.  (You must send a photocopy of the full text of the article along with your essay.)

Master of Liberal Arts Candidates Must Submit:

• Online Application (Application)
        A $25.00 Non-Refundable Application Fee will be required.
   

• Official Transcripts from Undergraduate Degree Granting Institution
        LHU graduates do not need to request transcripts.
        Graduate Admissions will request transcripts upon receipt of
        completed applications for LHU graduates.
   

  • Electronic Transcript Delivery is available by many colleges and universities.  It is fast, secure, and traceable.
    For more information on Electronic Transcript Delivery Click Here
     

• A Letter of Intent that describes the candidate's personal and or professional interest in the program.

Additional Requirements for International Students:

Academic Transcripts:
A certified (official) copy of all educational credentials (transcripts) from any secondary or post secondary institutions must be submitted. A certified literal translation must be submitted with all documents.

TOEFL:
All non-native speakers of English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Education Testing Service.

Educational Credential Evaluation:
All students who apply for admission to Lock Haven University with transcripts from a foreign secondary or post-secondary educational institution are required to submit an official educational credential evaluation.  We recommend the company World Education Services, Inc. for this service. 

Sending Admissions Material:

Admissions material can be sent individually or all at once. 

If it is more convenient, admissions material (other than official transcripts) may be sent via email to Jfalco@lhup.edu or faxed to 570-484-2981; Attention Graduate Admissions.

Electronic transcripts should be emailed to jfalco@lhup.edu

The mailing address is:

Jerry Falco
Graduate Admissions
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven PA 17745

Transfer Credit Process:
Students who have completed graduate course work may be eligible to transfer credits into the Master of Education and Master of Liberal Arts Programs.  Transfer credit is not considered until students have applied and been accepted into a program of study.  Unofficial evaluations can be provided by contacting the Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@lhup.edu

Total Credits that can be transferred in are as follows:
Master of Education:   9 Transfer Credits
Master of Liberal Arts: 6 Transfer Credits
Exceptions can be made by the program chairs and are determined on a case by case basis.

To request Transfer Credit:
Students must complete and submit the Transfer Credit Approval Form
Students must provide course descriptions for each course taken.
Students must send official transcripts of coursework to Graduate Admissions.

Forms can be faxed to 570-484-2981 Attn: Jerry Falco or sent via mail to the address above.  Have questions or need additional information contact Jerry Falco at 570-484-3869 or via email at Jfalco@lhup.edu