Graduate Admissions Procedures

LHU keeps the admissions standards high but the process simple

• MED: Alternative Education and Teaching & Learning Programs
  

• MED: Educational Leadership Program

• MS: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

• MS: Sport Science Program

• Master of Health Science: Physician Assistant Program
  

• Additional Requirements for International Students

• Sending Admissions Material

• Transfer Credit Process

The Master of Education: Alternative Education and Teaching and Learning Programs share the following admissions processes:

Applicants must submit the following:

• 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.)

• Three Letters of Recommendation

• Copy of Teaching Certificate (If Applicable)
  Teacher Certification is NOT a requirement for admission.

• Writing Sample
  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 submit a copy of the full text of the article along with your essay.)

Applicants must submit the following:

• 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.)

• Three Letters of Recommendation

• Copy of Teaching Certificate
  Teacher Certification is a requirement for admission.

• Writing Sample
  Review a pertinent scholarly journal article or report published in a recent professional journal. The topic must be related to leadership in education. 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 submit a copy of the full text of the article along with your essay.)

Master of Science: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Admissions Process:

To complete the admissions process, students must submit:

Online application
Official college transcripts (Undergraduate and Graduate if applicable)
Three letters of recommendation  At least one must discuss the candidate's ability to succeed academically and all three must be specific to LHU's program.
Statement of professional goals  - One page in Length

Upon submission of all admissions material, if the candidate is deemed qualified, a phone interview with the program faculty will be scheuduled. 

Master of Science: Sport Science Program Admissions Process:

To complete the admissions process, students must submit:

Online application
Official college transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of professional goals - One page in Length

Additional Requirements for International Students:

NOTE: Because of Department of Homeland Security requirements, international students are not eligible to receive students visas to participate in our online Master of Education Programs.

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 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

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.

If you have questions or need additional information contact Jerry Falco at 570-484-3869 or via email at Jfalco@lhup.edu