Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Certification Preparation (4-8)

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.

Contacts

For more information regarding program advising or program admission, please contact the individuals listed below:

• Program Advising Dr. Craig Wilson, Graduate Coordinator Early Childhood and Elementary Education Department
  cwilson@esu.edu, (570) 422-3357
• 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