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Secondary Teacher Certification Program Information
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Program Sequence

Education prerequisites for student teaching include  EDUC 202, 320, 344, 441, 443, (ESS 355 and ESS 356 for HPE certifications) and PSYC265.  Early field work acquaints candidates with cooperating school districts, educational philosophies, and current practices.  Students should be aware that certain courses are only offered in specific semesters:

Fall

Spring

EDUC 202

PSYC 265

EDUC 344

EDUC 320

EDUC441

EDUC443

EDUC493*

EDUC441

EDUC406

EDUC493*

 

EDUC406

 *Offered in the day only

EDUC 443 is only offered in the spring semester and must be completed prior to the professional semester (student teaching).  Education Department approval is required for registration.

EDUC 441 is offered both semesters and should be completed during the semester prior to the student teaching experience.  Education Department approval is required for registration.

Course requirements vary according to the individual requirements as determined under the credential review form sent to each student before admission.

Note:  Students enrolled in any education classes with required field experiences must file a PA Criminal Background Check, a PA Child Abuse History, and a Federal Criminal History Record (finger prints).  They must also provide verification of a negative TB tine test.  Instructions for these clearances are available from the education Department.