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Earn PA Teacher Certification in English
The Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certification in Secondary Education (Grades 7-12) is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree and who seek to qualify for Pennsylvania Teacher Certification at the secondary level in English.
Featured Courses
Writing to Improve Literacy
This class offers an innovative, field-based exploration of reading-writing connections in the middle and high school curriculum. Active engagement in the process of writing includes: 1) How to teach writing as a process in order to improve students’ reading and language abilities. 2) How to develop students’ perceptions of themselves as writers. 3) How to integrate the modes and functions of writing within the school curriculum. There is 30-hour fieldwork requirement for the course (3 hours of fieldwork/week).
Introduction to Instructional Technology
Required Course
An introduction to instructional technology, you will examines fundamental technologies from a problem-based learning perspective through real-world scenarios.
School of Education Graduate Program Information
Teacher Certification Agreements
Pennsylvania has signed the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement that provides for acceptance of state-approved educator preparation programs between certain states to facilitate educator mobility.
Admission Requirements
For working professionals seeking graduate degrees or certifications, we offer full-time, part-time, online and options to build your own degree.
Tuition and Fees
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