Individuals should review the degree program for the certification desired to determine whether they have already partially completed certification requirements. Accepted candidates are permitted to enroll in courses and portions of graduate programs leading to Massachusetts certification. Candidates may partially qualify for waiver of certification requirements through documentation of work experience and previous coursework completed within five years prior to the date of admission to the certification option service.
Admission is very limited.
Each certification option program admits no more than three students per year. Wheelock College graduates. Students in the certification option are expected to complete at least 12 credits including a practicum or clinical experience at Wheelock. All non-waived required courses for provisional with advanced standing certification must be completed prior to the practicum. The program must be completed within two academic years.