Education with PA Pre-K - 4 Teaching Certification
Master of Education with Pennsylvania Pre-K - 4 Teaching Certification
The Master of Education with Pennsylvania – PreK-4 Teaching Certification is designed to prepare individuals with undergraduate degrees in non-education areas for PA state public school initial teaching certification. Successful completion of this program and passing of state-required competency tests will enable graduates to teach all subjects in grades PreK-4 in PA public schools.
In addition, with completion of additional credits, students have the option of adding the PA Special Education PreK-12 certificate to their initial Early Childhood PreK-4 certificate.
Through a program of study that utilizes a rigorous Christian perspective, students will build knowledge and skills in educational foundations, curriculum theory and design, assessment, PreK-4 subject content and pedagogy, and teaching in the inclusive classroom. Students will put theory into practice through field experiences and a culminating student teaching semester.
This degree consists of 39 credits: 33 credits in coursework and six credits in student teaching. Up to nine credits may be waived for applicants who have completed undergraduate coursework that meets PA early childhood teaching competencies.
State Reciprocity
The University of Valley Forge’s teacher preparation programs are designed to prepare students for Pennsylvania teacher certification. Students who wish to obtain teacher certification in a different state should determine the criteria needed with that state’s department of education. For state-by-state information, please see careeronestop.org.
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39
Total Credits
Online
Format
$545
Cost Per Credit
7 Weeks
Course Length
Careers & Outcomes
What You'll Learn
- Qualify to teach in Pennsylvania and potentially other states
- Use current research for educational excellence
- Maintain professionalism in educational relationships
- Communicate effectively in diverse educational settings
- Incorporate Christian values into educational philosophy
- Develop and evaluate inclusive teaching strategies
Skills You'll Develop
- Pedagogy
- Child-Development
- Classroom-Management
- Literacy
- Differentiation
- Assessment
- Communication
- Creativity
Career Opportunities
- PreK-4 Teacher
- Childcare Center Director
- Educational Consultant
- Early Childhood/Elementary Education Specialist
To Be Eligible for Acceptance Into The Program, You Must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Submit two letters of recommendation describing how your professional experience and academic performance qualifies you for entrance into the Master of Education program
- Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Send official transcripts of credits earned at all institutions of higher education. This program will accept up to six transfer credits of graduate education, depending on applicability
- Submit a personal Statement of Purpose of approximately 500 words describing your professional goals and reasons for applying to this particular program
