In collaboration with the teacher education program in the School of Human Service Professions students majoring in the College of Arts and Sciences can obtain secondary education teaching certification. Majors in English, BA , History, BA , French, BA , Spanish, BA , Biology, BA , Biology, BS , Chemistry, BS , Physics, BS , and Mathematics, BS all include pathways for secondary education. In addition, the science division offers a major that includes certification in Secondary Education Earth and Space .
Details for these programs are listed with the specific majors. Students in this pathway must have current criminal record checks, FBI clearances, and child abuse clearances. All students must complete the following coursework for secondary education certification. Additional requirements for admission to teacher candidacy, student teaching, and certification are listed under the Center for Education section.
Changes may occur via the Pennsylvania Department of Education and will be communicated to you through your advisor. Education students must receive a grade of B (3.0) or better in the majority of education classes. Students must have a 2.9 overall GPA and pass PAPA or CORE, or have SAT or ACT scores that are high enough to offer exemption from these assessments to be admitted to teacher candidacy. Please see the Office of Certification for more information on testing. Students must have current criminal record checks, FBI clearances, and child abuse clearances.