Exit Requirements for All Certification Program Candidates

Satisfactory completion of all coursework for the bachelor's degree and GPA requirement specified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (3.0 GPA).
Satisfactory completion of University requirements.
Satisfactory completion of student teaching ("B" or better) in the area of certification and the PDE 430 performance-based assessment rating form. (Note that all practicum prerequisites must be met and the adviser's approval received before enrolling in the student teaching.)
Successful passing of the PAPA series qualifying tests and successful completion of the PRAXIS tests (Note: in order for students to receive an Instructional I certificate from the PA Dept. of Education they will need to pass all required PAPA and PRAXIS tests. Students may retake tests not meeting the state required cutoff score.)
Annually updated clearance documentation: PA Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse background check and FBI background check.
Completion of Pennsylvania Instructional I certification forms (available in the Graduate Studies Office) required by the University and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Meeting of all the Pennsylvania State Standards for the Preparation of Teachers.
Completion of a professional e-portfolio.

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