Admissions Criteria
- A completed application to the Undergraduate Program.
- Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended. Instead of hard copy transcripts, you may supply official electronic transcripts issued by a post-secondary institution directly to Drexel University Online (use our email address, customerservice@drexel.com). You must supply transcripts regardless of the number of credits earned or the type of school you attended. If you do not list all post-secondary institutions on your application and these are listed on transcripts received from other institutions, processing of your application will be delayed until you have submitted the remaining transcripts. Use our Transcript Lookup Tool to assist you in contacting your previous institutions. If a college or university that you attended offers the option to send transcripts in a secure, password-protected electronic format, you may have the transcript sent to customerservice@drexel.com.
- A minimum of twenty-four (24) college credits with a grade of C or better in courses taken within the last ten (10) years, or a grade of B or better in courses taken more than ten (10) years ago.
- College GPA of 2.5 or above (cumulative GPA of 3.0 must be achieved by end of program to obtain PA state teaching certification).
- If you have taken the CLEP or AP exam please submit your official report scores along with your application.
- International Students: The TOEFL examination is required for some non-citizens. Applicants whose native language is English (who list themselves as born in or citizens of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British West Indies, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, England, Ghana, Guam, Ireland, Jamaica, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad/Tobago, Uganda, Virgin Islands, Wales, Zimbabwe) are exempt from the TOEFL. Applicants whose native language is not English are exempt from the TOEFL if the applicant completed 4 years of high school in the United States or completed English 101 and English 102 with a grade of C or better from a US domestic accredited institution. Official transcripts from either High School or College must be submitted to support the waiver request. View additional requirements for international students.
- Submission of required clearances - http://www.drexel.edu/soe/bsonline/orientation/clearances.htm (This is not a requirement for admission, but you must secure these early in the program in order to get into schools for field experience)
- Note: If you have previously been ENROLLED, ACCEPTED, OR CONFIRMED, click here for more information.
NOTE: For applicants who have already earned a bachelor's degree: Please review the requirements for the Graduate Education programs before you complete this application. If you have questions about this, please speak with a Graduate Advisor at the School of Education before proceeding.
Please note all submitted materials become the property of Drexel University.
Interested in continuing your education? View more information on taking an online course from Drexel as a non-matriculated student.
Transferring Credits
This program consists of a minimum of 180.5 quarter credits (equivalent of 120 semester credits). A maximum of 135 quarter credits (equivalent of 90 semester credits) are eligible for transfer from other college studies.
The Program Manager for Blended BS in Education Degree Completion Program , conducts unofficial transfer credit reviews for those who are interested in this program. To have your transcripts reviewed please fax all transcripts/certifications to 215-895-5879: ATTN: Brenda Gormley or E-mail bg424@drexel.edu (any documents submitted via email should be under 5 MB). Please include your email address if you choose to fax the transcript(s).
Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Apply today! See the above criteria for specific supplemental materials required.
**In response to Chapter 49.2, the Pennsylvania Department of Education has restructured the current elementary (K-6) option for certification. By January 1, 2013, candidates wishing to teach at the elementary level in Pennsylvania will need to be certified in PK-4. The new regulations, mandated by Chapter 49, will require the Drexel University School of Education to restructure its current option for the Elementary Education concentration, in order to be in compliance with Pennsylvania State Certification requirements.
The certification changes described below apply to all teacher education institutions in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The School of Education at Drexel University will begin offering coursework that reflects the changes in the PA certification areas beginning September 2009.
Undergraduate students currently completing a program of study in anticipation of eligibility for K-6 certification must graduate from the program no later than December 31, 2012 or be subject to the new regulations. Program directors, program coordinators and academic advisors in the Drexel University School of Education will monitor student progress closely and will increase communications with all current teacher candidates to ensure that all students are program completers by December 31, 2012.
NOTE: Any documents submitted via email should be under 5 MB.
If you have previously been ENROLLED, ACCEPTED, OR CONFIRMED, click here for more information.
Attention military and veterans applicants: Military transcripts (AARTS & SMART) are no longer part of the admissions criteria.
