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MEd in Elementary and Secondary School Counseling - MEC

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State Specifics

  • Before applying, you will need your official transcript with the CONFERRAL DATE
  • It usually takes about a month after your last class for you to be able to access that, so keep checking
  • You will also need a Form C to be filled out – send that to Kirsten Coughlin and she will authorize it
  • Before applying, you will need your official transcript with the CONFERRAL DATE
  • It usually takes about a month after your last class for you to be able to access that, so keep checking
  • For any students providing a document (such as PA’s PDE338A), students can submit their request to our Program Verification Form Request on the WilmU website.  All requests should be received through this portal for processing.
  • It will be sent back to the student to upload
  • Before applying, you will need your official transcript with the CONFERRAL DATE
  • It usually takes about a month after your last class for you to be able to access that, so keep checking
  • New Jersey recently adopted a new application system for certification called the NJEdCert portal.  TCIS has been retired as of May 31, 2022, and the NJ VOPC form is no longer accepted.
  • This new system now sends an automated email notice based on who the applicant identifies in their application. Students need to input coeverification@wilmu.edu in the Educator Preparation Program section per the email address so Wilmington University can receive and begin processing their request.  During this transition, you may receive an email notice. Please know this email is valid and is not a spam or phishing. If you receive any of these messages, please forward all to coeverification@wilmu.edu.
  • (Updated 9/2022)
  • There is no form for Kirsten Coughlin to fill out in MD
  • Before applying, you will need your official transcript with the CONFERRAL DATE
  • It usually takes about a month after your last class for you to be able to access that, so keep checking

General Certification Tips

Certification Questions:

  • Students do NOT have to apply in Delaware
  • There is no automatic reciprocity to/from Delaware
  • Students will need to go to their own state DOE (Department of Education) website

(updated 9/2022)