Educational Specialist, Administrative, & Endorsement Students
Steps to Program Completion
Educational Specialist, Administrative, and Endorsement students should follow the steps below to be recommended to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
If you have questions, contact your program coordinator or the Department of Field Services at field.services@millersville.edu. (Please include your M# in all communications. Field Services will communicate any personal information through your Millersville University email.)
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Educational Specialist & Administrative Students
Step 1 - Testing
For required tests and score requirements, view PDE's Certification Tests and Score Requirements HERE (GPA Sliding Scale).
- This link will re-direct you to the PDE Certification Testing Requirements website.
- Select #3 in the list.
- Select the appropriate tab within the document for your particular certification area.
Step 2 - Complete the MU Request to Recommend Form
Complete the MU Request for Recommendation form. This form provides information needed to recommend you to PDE.
What you will need to complete the form:
- Your PPID number from the TIMS application.
- Provide the address where you will be at after the end of the semester.
Step 3 - Complete the TIMS application
The TIMS application is available on the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) website.
The following guides and information are available for your reference:
- Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) TIMS Help/User Guide
- View PDE TIMS FAQ for additional information
- Certification Code and Types
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is the only one who can see your application before you pay. If you feel you made an error or need someone to look at your application, you must contact PDE directly.
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Endorsement Students
Step 1 - Complete the MU Request to Recommend Form Complete the MU Request for Recommendation form. This form provides information needed to recommend you to PDE.
What you will need to complete the form:
- Your PPID number from the TIMS application.
- Provide the address where you will be at after the end of the semester.
Step 2 - Complete the TIMS application The TIMS application is available on the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) website.
The following guides and information are available for your reference:
- Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) TIMS Help/User Guide
- View PDE TIMS FAQ for additional information
- Certification Code and Types
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is the only one who can see your application before you pay. If you feel you made an error or need someone to look at your application, you must contact PDE directly.