Master in Education (Master's)

Wilson College’s campus in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, gives prospective students several ways to experience the setting before enrolling, including private tours, on-campus open houses, and a virtual tour. Campus life includes clubs, activities, and opportunities to participate beyond athletics. Welcome Week introduces new students to the college, prepares them for academic challenges, and helps them meet classmates.

Academic options include education, biology, veterinary nursing, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. The college offers a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and an OTD program. Students can connect classroom learning with professional interests through clinical work, teaching, research, and other practical experiences. Recent student and staff accounts describe professors, mentors, and program resources as important parts of their experience.

International students should know that Wilson College provides financial aid support, with financial aid counselors available to help students navigate paying for college. The college states that 98% of its students receive some form of financial aid. The admissions office can be contacted at admissions@wilson.edu or 717-262-2002. Wilson College is located at 1015 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201.

Students complete coursework through a blended format with half the sessions delivered online and half in person at locations across Pennsylvania and Maryland. The program supports teacher development through research-based practices and classroom application, focusing on improving teaching effectiveness and leadership. Classes are small, typically under 20 students, and students can start at any time with flexible scheduling. The program is designed for certified PK-12 teachers seeking to advance their professional skills.

The program requires completion of coursework, with no specific mention of a thesis, dissertation, or capstone. Total credits are not stated on the page.

Graduates typically continue in PK-12 teaching roles with enhanced instructional and leadership responsibilities.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and be currently certified to teach in grades PK-12. No specific GPA, test scores, or prerequisite courses are listed. Required documents include application materials and proof of teaching certification.

Blended (hybrid) format with online and in-person sessions; available part-time; can be completed in 1.5 to 3+ years with a maximum of six years to finish all requirements. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.