Secondary Education Certification (Traditional Route)

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Available Certifications*

Biology
Chemistry
Earth and Space Science
English/Language Arts
General Science
Mathmatics
Physics
Social Studies
Spanish

*Students must have the requisite background in the subject area or pass the Praxis content exam.

Curriculum

Foundations (9 Credits)

ED 511 - Introduction to Education 3 Credit(s)
ED 551 - Introduction to Special Education 3 Credit(s)
ED 517 - Psychology of the School Age Child 3 Credit(s)
or
ED 507 - Instructional Psychology 3 Credit(s)

Professional Core (21 Credits)

ED 513 - Classroom Management and School Discipline 3 Credit(s)
ED 624 - Teaching English Language Learners 3 Credit(s)
Appropriate Methods Course for Secondary Educators 3 Credit(s)
TED 536 - Assistive Technology Assessment for Special Education 3 Credit(s)
ED 6600 - Collaboration and Inclusion 3 Credit(s)
ED 5900 - Student Teaching 6 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 30

Due to changes by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, this ladder is a guide for the program. The academic advisor would communicate changes that could occur.

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Secondary Education, MEd