About the Program
The Post-baccalaureate in Teacher Certification Preparation (4–8) Program is designed
for students who have an undergraduate degree in an area other than education and
who want to pursue their PA Certification in Middle Level Education. Participants
in this comprehensive program will collaborate with other professionals as they learn
how to create engaging learning environments based on current research, theory, and
practice. After completion of this program, students will be able to apply up to 24
graduate credits to an (M.Ed.) in Elementary Education or up to 12 graduate credits
to an M.Ed. in Professional and Secondary Education.
Courses
There are 58 credits required in the program, including 27 credits at the graduate
level, 18 credits at the undergraduate level, and 13 credits for student teaching.
The nine graduate level courses are offered online during the evenings and/or summers,
so students may complete this part of the program while working. The six undergraduate
courses are taught on campus during the day and/or early evening and can be taken
in any order. Students are exempt from this requirement if they pass the respective
PA grades 4–8 concentration test.
For more information regarding program advising or program admission, please contact
the individuals listed below:
- Program Advising Dr. Alberto Alegre, Graduate Coordinator Early Childhood and Elementary
Education Department
aalegre@esu.edu, (570) 422-3859
- Dr. Beth Sockman, Graduate Coordinator Professional and Secondary Education Department
bsockman@esu.edu, (570) 422-3621
- Program Admission Kevin Quintero, Associate Director Graduate and Extended Studies
kquintero@esu.edu, (570) 422-3890
