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College of Education and
Human Development

Education Programs

Administrator: Kathleen O'Neill Ruthkosky, Ph.D.

Areas of Certification || M.S. School Leadership || Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility || Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction || Supervisor of Pupil Personnel || M.S. Early Childhood Intervention || M.ED. Instructional Leadership || M.S. Instructional Technology || P.D.E. Certification: Instructional Technology Supervisor || Reading Education Program || M.S. Higher Education Administration || M.A. Teaching/Certification in Elementary Education || Certification Programs || Library Science Certification ||

 

The diverse graduate programs of the Education Department are designed to incorporate
the latest research-based theories on teaching and learning.

Advanced programs challenge faculty and candidates to be leaders in the educational community, integrate knowledge and action, be thoughtful consumers and producers of scholarship and research, be proactive instruments of change, and innovative and reflective practioners commited to the development of student potential. They are expected to communicate and collaborate effectively with all constiuents in response to ambiguity and diversity in a technological, global community

The emphasis, therefore, in all courses is placed on strategies which teachers can
employ in the classroom to bring about active involvement on the part of the learners.

The Graduate Education Department offers:

  1. M.S. in Reading Education
  2. M.A. in Teaching with Elementary Education Certification
  3. M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership
  4. M.S. in Early Childhood Intervention --Birth to Age 8
  5. M.S. in Instructional Technology
  6. M.S. in School Leadership
  7. M.S. in Higher Education Administration

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that certain criteria be met prior to acceptance in to certification or degree programs. The requirements dicsussed in this section for admission to programs, student teaching approval, recommendations for certification, and graduation are subject to change, based on requirements established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Areas of Certification

  • Art K-12
  • Biology 7-12
  • Communication 7-12
  • Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor
  • Early Childhood N-3
  • Elementary K-6
  • Elementary School Counselor K-6
  • English 7-12
  • Family and Consumer Science K-12
  • French 7-12
  • General Science 7-12
  • Health/Physical Ed K-12
  • Instructional Technology Supervisor
  • Library Science
  • Mathematics 7-12
  • Mentally and/or Physically Handicapped K-12
  • Music K-12
  • Pupil Personnel Supervisor
  • Reading Specialist K-12
  • Reading Supervisor
  • School Psychologist K-12
  • School Principal K-12
  • Secondary School Counselor 7-12
  • Spanish K-12
  • Special Education
  • Special Education Supervisor
  • Speech and Language Impaired K-12
  • Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility

Back to topMaster of Science in School Leadership

36 semester hours

The program in School Leadership consists of 36 hours of graduate work. The courses are divided into three categories: nine semester hours in core courses, which are intended to give the student an understanding of research, organizational dynamics, and multicultural issues in schools; twenty-four semester hours in concentration courses, which provide an understanding of administration, current issues in education, curriculum planning, supervision and evaluation of instruction, law, finances, personnel leadership, and an internship in a school setting; three semester hours in elective courses.

The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities for the development of the administrative and interpersonal skills needed by practicing and future leaders in education. The program is built on the assumption that the public and non-public school environments are unique. For this reason, courses and other learning experiences are deeply grounded in those principles of public and non-public thought and practice. Internships are individualized, based on needs and interests of school districts and student participants. The Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards support the courses and internship.

In addition to an initial interview with the chairperson of the department and the successful completion of course work, the degree candidate is required to complete a Professional Contribution under the guidance of a faculty mentor and give a public presentation of the PC or thesis. To be eligible for the principal's certificate, the candidate must have had five years of professional school experience.

I. CORE COURSES
9 semester hours

EDUC 501

Research Theory

3

COUN 532

Multicultural Issues In Counseling

3

EDUC 605

Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics

3

EDUC 555

Professional Contribution

0

II. CONCENTRATION

24 semester hours

*EDUC 545

Administrative Theory for School Leaders

3

*EDUC 546

Seminar: Problems and Issues in Education

3

*EDUC 547

Curriculum Planning for Schools

3

*EDUC 548

Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction

3

*EDUC 549

Law and the School

3

*EDUC 551

School Finances

3

*EDUC 552

Personnel Leadership in Schools

3

*EDUC 593

Administrative Internship

3

III. ELECTIVES

3 semester hours

This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for awarding certification as a K-12 principal.

*Certification Program in School Leadership -- Persons seeking an elementary and/or secondary principal certificate in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who do not wish to receive the Master of Science degree, may do so by taking only courses marked with an asterisk listed under the degree program. Initial interview is also required.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that certain criteria be met prior to acceptance into certification or degree programs. Candidates must pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment test before applying for certification. The Praxis test, Educational Leadership; Administration and Supervison (0410), must be completed before applying for certification.

Back to topSuperintendent's Letter of Eligibility

The Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility will endorse an individual for appointment as a district superintendent or an assistant superintendent. Candidates for this postmasters certification shall:

  1. follow normal application procedures for admission to the graduate program, indicating desire to seek this certification. Candidates must possess a 3.00 average in all prior graduate work.
  2. successfully complete an interview after six credits prior to formal admission.
  3. **successfully complete an interview after six credits prior to formal admission.

    EDUC 604

    School, Community, Public Relations

    3

    EDUC 605

    Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics

    3

    EDUC 606

    Labor Relations and Negotiations

    3

    EDUC 607

    Business and Facilities Management

    3

    EDUC 608, 609

    Field-Based Internship

    6


    At the point of admission/acceptance, the Education Department and the Office of Certification will determine if the candidate has met all competencies as outlined by the State Department of Education. If it is determined that a candidate is lacking in an area typically part of the first administrative endorsement (principalship), more than eighteen hours may be required.

    Likewise, if a candidate has fulfilled some of the courses required for the Letter of Eligibility certification, the courses will not be repeated.
  4. provide evidence of six years of teaching or other professionally certified service in basic education, three years of which shall have been in supervisory or administrative positions.

**These courses are also a part of the Ph.D. in Human Development Degree. Please reference the Doctoral Program portion of this catalog.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that certain criteria be met prior to acceptance into certification or degree programs. Please contact the Education Department to learn more about these specifications.

Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction

The Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction certification will endorse an individual as a general instructional supervisor in a school district.

A music class at MarywoodCandidates for this master's or post-master's certification shall:

  1. follow normal application procedures for admission to the graduate program, indicating desire to seek this certification. Candidates must possess a 3.00 average in all prior graduate work.
  2. sucessfully complete an interview prior to formal admission to the program.
  3. successfully complete a minimum of eighteen semester hours in the following areas plus an internship:

    EDUC 545

    Administrative Theory

    3

    EDUC 547

    Curriculum Planning

    3

    EDUC 548

    Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction

    3

    EDUC 549

    School Law

    3

    EDUC 551

    School Finances

    3

    EDUC 552

    Personnel Leadership

    3

    EDUC 594

    Supervisory Internship

    3


    Post Master's --Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
    (At this level, a master's level course in School Law is a prerequisite.)

    **EDUC 605

    Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics

    3

    **EDUC 610

    Models of Teaching

    3

    **EDUC 611

    Instructional Design: Theories and Applications

    3

    **EDUC 613

    Dynamics of Leadership and Change

    3

    **EDUC 614, 615

    Practicum

    3,3


    **These courses are also a part of the Ph.D. in Human Development Degree. Please reference the Doctoral Program portion of this catalog.

    The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that certain criteria be met prior to acceptance into certification or degree programs. Please contact the Education Department to learn more about these specifications.

  4. provide evidence of five years of satisfactory professional experience, subject to the following condition: at least three years of professional experience shall have been on a state-issued public school certificate.

Back to topSupervisor of Pupil Personnel

The Supervisor of Pupil Personnel certification will endorse an individual as a districtwide specialist in the comprehensive pupil personnel services field (school psychology, school counseling, school health, school social work services) as supportive of the instructional process in a school district.

Candidates for this post-master's certification shall:

  1. follow normal application procedures for admission to the graduate program, indicating desire to seek this certification. Candidates must possess a 3.00 average in all prior graduate work.
  2. sucessfully complete an interview prior to formal admission to the program.
  3. successfully complete a minimum of eighteen semester hours in the following areas plus an internship:

EDUC 501
OR
PSY 561

Research Theory

Psychological Testing

3

3

EDUC 545

Administrative Theory

3

EDUC 547

Curriculum Planning

3

EDUC 548

Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction

3

EDUC 549

School Law

3

EDUC 604

School, Community and Public Relations

3

EDUC 605

Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics

3

S ED 523

Programming for At-Risk Infant/Preschool Child

3

EDUC 596

Supervisory Internship

3

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that certain criteria be met prior to acceptance into certification or degree programs. Please contact the Education Department to learn more about these specifications.

Instructional Technology Supervisor

18 semester hours

The IT Supervisor Certificate is an eighteen-credit program beyond the IT Specialist credential.

At the Master's Level:

MED 515 Issues in Technology Management 3
MED 524 Instructional Design: Theory and Application 3
MED 592 Internship 3
EDUC 548 Supervision & Evaluation of Instruction 3
EDUC 549 School Law 3
EDUC 552 Personnel Leadership 3

At the Post-Master's Level:

EDUC 604 School, Community, & Public Relations 3
EDUC 605 Communication Theory and Organizational Dynamics 3
EDUC 607 Business and Facilities Management 3
EDUC 608 Field-Based Internship 3
EDUC 611 Instructional Design: Theory & Application 3
EDUC 613 Dynamics of Leadership 3

Master of Science in Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) --Birth to Age 8

36 semester hours

The program in EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION -- BIRTH TO AGE 8 consists of 36 hours of graduate work. The courses are divided into two categories: twelve semester hours in core courses which are intended to give the student an understanding of research, child development, foundations of education and learning theories; twenty-four semester hours in concentration courses, which provide an understanding of children in inclusive child-care centers, preschools, kindergartens and primary grades.

Administration of early childhood centers and issues in early childhood programs, learning theories, and literacy development are several areas covered in this program. The purpose of the program is to provide opportunities for the development of the administrative and interpersonal skills needed by early childhood teachers in inclusive programs. The program is built on the assumption that the public and non-public school environments are unique. For this reason, courses and other learning experiences are deeply grounded in those principles of public and non-public thought and practice.

I. CORE COURSES

12 semester hours

EDUC 501

Research Theory

3

EDUC 502

Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education

3

EDUC 554

Contemporary Learning Theories

3

PSY 513

Child Development (Birth to Adolescence)

3

II. CONCENTRATION

24 semester hours

EDUC 506

Problems and Issues in Early Childhood Education/Intervention

3

EDUC 507

Inclusive Early Childhood Education Settings and Assessment

3

EDUC 508

Integrated Curriculum

3

EDUC 509

Administration of Early Childhood Education/Intervention Programs

3

S ED 507

Char and Remedial Strategies for Mildly Impaired

3

S ED 523

Programming for At-Risk Infant/Preschool Child

3

EDUC 510 (CSD 526)

Language and Emergent Literacy

3

EDUC 592

Internship -- Early Childhood Education

3

EDUC 555

Professional Contribution

0

In addition to an initial interview with the Chairperson of the Department and/or Program Director and the successful completion of coursework, the degree candidate is required to complete a Professional Contribution under the guidance of a faculty mentor and give a public presentation of the PC or thesis.

*Certification in Early Childhood Education with Master's Degree -- the following courses and student teaching are required (Student teaching replaces Internship and PC as listed above):

EDUC 470F

Elementary Curriculum Math

3

R ED 524

Creative Teaching of Language Arts

4

EDUC 523

Educational Psychology

3

EDUC 591

Student Teaching

6, 6

EDUC 595

Seminar-Student Teaching

1.5

 

Note: Prior to admission to the Early Childhood Intervention Program with the added certification in Early Childhood Education, all applicants must meet with the Administrator of the Education Department, the Field Experience Officer, AND pass Pre-professional skills test (PPST)-Reading, Writing, Mathematics. Requirements for admission to the certification program: 3.00 GPA, two college math and two college English courses (composition and literature).

 

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that certain criteria be met prior to acceptance into certification or degree programs. Please contact the Education Department to learn more about these specifications.

Back to topMaster of Education (M.Ed.) -- Instructional Leadership

36 semester hours

Master in Education (M.Ed.) with a specialization in Instructional Leadership prepares experienced K-12 teachers for instructional leadership roles such as lead teachers, instructional supervisors, curriculum specialists and department heads.

The M.Ed. is a 36 credit hour degree for elementary and secondary teachers in both general and vocational education.

The campus in the autumnIt is designed to enhance the instructional and leadership skills of candidates so that they become master teachers who can model effective practices, analyze and evaluate curriculum and instruction, and provide help and guidance to other pre-service and in-service teachers.

The Master of Education courses will focus on:

  • Enabling participants to enhance skills in curriculum development
  • Understanding multicultural issues that impact learning
  • Developing classroom communication and management skills
  • Integrating instructional technology
  • Integrating professional ethics in the instructional environment
  • Understanding appropriate instructional designs for classroom teaching
  • Developing curriculum and using appropriate teaching strategies for developmental and special needs students

In addition to an initial interview with the Administrator of the Department and/or Program Director and the successful completion of course work, the degree candidate is required to complete a Professional Contribution under the guidance of a faculy mentor and give a public presentation of the PC or thesis.

EDUC 501

Research Theory

3

EDUC 520 Universal Design for Learning 3

EDUC 546

Current Problems/Issues in Education

3

EDUC 547

Curriculum Planning/Assessment Practice

3

EDUC 549

School Law and Professional Ethics

3

EDUC 554

Contemporary Learning Theories

3

EDUC 603

Dynamics of Leadership and Change

3

*MED 524

Instructional Design: Theory and Application

3

MED 529

Integrating Internet into Curriculum

3

R ED 526

Teaching Strategies in Content Areas

3

S ED 511

Curriculum Adaptations

3

S ED 539

Classroom and School Management

3

*Elective

3

EDUC 555

Site Based Action Research Project

0

*Optional: May be replaced with an elective from another discipline.

 

Reading Education Program

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M.S. Reading Education || Reading Specialist Certification || Praxis Tests || Reading Supervisor Certification

33 semester hours

The goal of the Reading Education program is to equip teachers with the knowledge and expertise needed to teach reading to children and adults.

Each course stresses both the theories resulting from the latest research and the practical application of these theories in the classroom.

Students may obtain a Master of Science degree in Reading Education, which includes the Reading Specialist certification (K-12), or obtain only the Reading Specialist certification (K-12).

The program leading to a master's degree in reading consists of 33 hours of graduate coursework. The areas of study include:

  1. nine semester hours in the field of education, to give the student an adequate background in research techniques, theories of learning and foundations of education.
  2. twenty-four semester hours in the area of reading to give students an understanding of:
    1. recent research in the field of reading and how it affects the teaching of reading;
    2. tried and approved methods of teaching reading;
    3. diagnosis and remediation of reading problems;
    4. organization and management of the reading classroom.

In addition to the successful completion of designated coursework, the student is required to complete a Professional Contribution under the direction of a faculty mentor.

Master of Science in Reading Education

33 semester hours

I. CORE COURSES
9 semester hours

EDUC 501

Research Theory

3

EDUC 502

Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education

3

EDUC 554

Contemporary Learning Theories

3

R ED 555

Professional Contribution

0

II. CONCENTRATION
24 semester hours

R ED 524

Creative Teaching of Language Arts

4

R ED 526

Teaching Content Area Reading

3

R ED 530

Reading Disabilities and Diagnosis

3

*R ED 533

Remedial Techniques

3

** R ED 540

Practicum/Seminar in Reading

3

***R ED 542

Organization of School Reading Programs

3

EDUC 511 Children's Literature 2
R ED 546 Reading Specialist Internship 3

R ED 591

Reading Specialist Student Teaching

3

*Prerequisite: R ED 530
**Prerequisites: R ED 524, 526, 530, 533
***Prerequisites: R ED 524, 526

Reading Specialist Certification

A student who wishes to concentrate in the field of reading but who does not wish to pursue the master's degree program or who already holds a master's degree may obtain Reading Specialist certification by taking the 24 semester hours from concentration courses in reading. A student seeking only certification is required to take at least fifty percent of the 24 credits at Marywood University. State regulations in Chapter 49 of the Pennsylvania Code, 22 PA Code 49.18, require that those seeking Instructional I Certificates must demonstrate that they have successfully completed a teacher certification examinations: Candidates completing an initial certification in Reading Specialist must complete a student teaching experience. Advanced certification candidates are required to complete an internship.

 

Praxis Tests:

  • * Pre-Professional Praxis tests (reading, writing, mathematics)
  • * Fundamental Subjects Content Knowledge
  • ** Speciality Area Praxis (reading)

* Required for initial certification only.
** Required for initial and advanced certification.

BackReading Supervisor Certification

The Reading Supervisor certification will endorse a Reading Specialist for appointment as a Reading Supervisor. Candidates for this post-masters certification shall:

  1. follow normal application procedures for admission to the College of Education and Human Development, indicating desire to seek this certification. Candidates must possess a 3.00 average in all prior graduate work.
  2. successfully complete an interview after six credits if a master's degree in reading or master's degree plus Reading Specialist certification were not awarded at Marywood University.
  3. successfully complete a minimum of eighteen semester hours in the following areas:

    EDUC 545

    Administrative Theory

    3

    EDUC 546

    Seminar: Problems and Issues in Education

    3

    EDUC 547

    Curriculum Planning for Schools

    3

    EDUC 548

    Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction

    3

    EDUC 549

    School Law

    3

    R ED 593

    Field-Based Internship

    3


    At the point of admission/acceptance, the Education Department and the Office of Certification will determine if the candidate has met all competencies as outlined by the State Department of Education. If it is determined that a candidate is lacking in an area typically part of the first endorsement (Reading Specialist) more than eighteen semester hours may be required.

    Likewise, if a candidate has fulfilled some of the courses required for the supervision certification, the courses will not be repeated. As with all certifications, fifty percent of the required courses must be taken at Marywood.

  4. provide evidence of having completed five years of satisfactory professional experience as a Reading Specialist.

Master of Science in Higher Education Administration

36 semester hours

The Master of Science degree in Higher Education Administration prepares individuals
for a variety of mid-level careers in public and private two-year colleges, four-year
institutions, and universities. Examples of career opportunities include but are not limited to leadership positions in student services, enrollment management, institutional advancement, alumni affairs and institutional research. The program of study is designed to include required core courses (12 credits) as well as a concentration/electives (24 credits). An internship adds practical experience to the learning process. In general, the curriculum is designed to provide students with the appropriate knowledge about the professional field and, at the same time, ground students in a theoretical framework necessary to guide current and future study and career development in higher education.

The M.S. in Higher Education Administration will focus on:

  • Demonstrating knowledge of the foundations and scope of higher education
    administration
  • Demonstrating knowledge of professional practice related to an academic enterprise
    hat includes teaching, research and service as primary components of productivity; management skills such as problem solving, planning, delegating, budgeting, fundraising, assessing and evaluating; human relations skills that include managing interaction, communication, and contributing to organizational and individual development.

I. CORE COURSES
12 semester hours

EDUC 501 Research Theory 3
EDUC 502 Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education 3
EDUC 554 Contemporary Learning Theories 3
PSY 514 Human Development 3

II. CONCENTRATION
24 semester hours

HE 525/(D/HE 1025) Student Issues in Higher Education 3
HE 552 Finance 3
HE 605 Communication Theory and Organization Dynamics 3
HE 609/(D/HE 1109) Law and Public Policy 3
HE 640/(D/HE 1140) Program Evaluation 3
COUN 505 Career Development 3
COUN 532
OR
Electives

Multicultural Counseling

that complement student career goals

3

3

HE 592 Internship in Higher Education 3
HE 555 Professional Contribution 0

Back to topMaster of Arts in Teaching and Certification in Elementary Education

39-54 semester hours (Variable)

Prior to admission to the M.A.T. program with certification Elementary Education, all applicants must meet with the Administrator of Education Department and the Field Experience Officer. The Pre-professional skills tests (PPST) - Reading, Writing, Mathematics- must be taken and passed within the first 9 credits of the course work.

The MAT program in Elementary Education is designed for the teaching professional whose goals include initial certification in Elementary Education and an MAT degree. This program consists of a minimum of 39 hours of graduate work. Students with no education courses may need to take up to 54 semester hours. The courses are divided into four categories:

  • twelve semesters hours in professional education courses which are intended to give the student an understanding of foundations of education, special needs youngsters, human growth and development, and the psychology of the teaching/ learning process.
  • twenty-two and a half hours in specialty area courses which provide an understanding of the curriculum taught at the elementary school level.
  • thirteen and a half hours in student teaching and seminar.
  • six hours in core courses, providing the student the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in both research and learning theory.

These courses are certification requirements for those students seeking both the degree and Pennsylanvnia Instructional I certification. Eligibility for certification is determined by fufillment of state requirements.

Many of the courses in the M.A.T. program fulfill these requirements.

 

I. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND CORE COURSES
18 semester hours

EDUC 501

Research Theory

3

*EDUC 502

Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education

3

EDUC 554

Learning Theories

3

*EDUC 523

Seminar: Psychology of Education

3

*PSY 514

Human Development

3

*S ED 507

Characteristics and Remedial Strategies for the Mildly Impaired

3

II. CONCENTRATION
22.5 semester hours

*R ED 524

Creative Teaching of Language Arts

4

*R ED 526

Teaching Content Area Reading

3

*EDUC 511

Children's Literature

1.5

*EDUC 470D

Music/Art

3

*EDUC 470F

Math

3

*EDUC 470G

Science

3

*EDUC 470H

Social Studies

3

*EDUC 470J

Physical Education/Health

2

Other courses may be selected with approval of the Chairperson.

In addition to demonstrated competency in the core and concentration courses listed, an Instructional I candidate needs to complete:

*EDUC 000

Field Experience
(minimum of 50 clock hours of observation)

0

*EDUC 591

Student Teaching

12

*EDUC 595

Student Teaching Seminar

1.5

*Courses leading to Certification

EDUC 500, First Semester Certification Seminar, is also required of new students seeking an Instructional I Certificate.

 

Certification Programs

Library Science Certification Specialist K-12 || Instructional/Certification Programs K-12 or 7-12 || Art K-12 || Biology 7-12 | Communication Arts 7-12 || Theatre Arts || English 7-12 || English as a Second Language || French 7-12 || General Science 7-12 || Health/Physical Education K-12 || Family and Consumer Science N-12 || Mathematics 7-12 || Citizenship Education 7-12 || Spanish K-12 || Home School Visitor K-12 ||

Students may obtain a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate in Elementary Education and in specialized areas, K-12. Determination of individual student requirements for certification will be made after all previous transcripts have been evaluated. A student seeking only certification is required to take at least fifty percent of the required specialty area credits at Marywood University. Eligibility for certification is determined by fulfillment of state requirements. State regulations in Chapter 49 of the Pennsylvania Code, 22 PA Code 49.18 require that those seeking their initial or first Instructional I Certificate must demonstrate that they have successfully completed a teacher certification exam in these areas:

The PRAXIS (Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers) Series:

  • Pre-professional skills tests (PPST) -- Reading, Writing, Mathematics
  • Principles of Learning and Teaching (instructional skills) -- K-12 certifications
    areas only
  • Specialty Area (required in each area of certification)

Back to topLibrary Science Certification Specialist
K-12

24-27 semester hours

This library science certification program will prepare individuals to be information specialists who are leaders in their fields. It will challenge participants to be collaborators with school, professional and community staff in the delivery of knowledge. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary curriculum, technological application, ethical decision-making, evaluation, administration and leadership.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that certain criteria be met prior to acceptance into certification or degree programs. Please contact the Education Department to learn more about these specifications.

REQUIRED COURSES

LS 502

Issues/Trends in Library Information Environment

3

LS 503

Management Role of the Information Professional

3

LS 504

New Technologies for Searching, Retrieval, and Presentation of Information

3

LS 505

Meeting Information Needs and Services through Instructional Collaboration

3

LS 507

Building K-12 Multi-Media Collections

3

LS 509

Cataloging, Classification, and Collection Management in an Electronic Age

3

LS 515

Seminar

3

LS 520
OR
LS 591

Practicum

Librarian Internship

3

6

Instructional/Certification Programs
K-12 or 7-12

The following are requirements for all K-12 and 7-12 certifications:
(24-27 credits

EDUC 500

First Semester Certification Seminar

0

EDUC 000

Field Experience
(50 clock hours minimum)

3

EDUC 502

Multidisciplinary Foundations of Education

3

EDUC 523

Seminar: Psychology of Education

3

PSY 514

Human Development

3

S ED 507

Characteristics and Remedial Strategies for Mildly Impaired
(not required for Art, H/PE certification)

3

EDUC 411A

Effective Instruction in Secondary and K-12 Education

3

EDUC 442A-Q

Student Teaching

6,6

Important to note:

  • If applicants have successfully completed a course that is listed as a requirement for a specific certification (or its equivalent), it does not need to be repeated.
  • More specific explanations regarding certification requirements can be found in the certification handbook available in the Education Department (McGowan 2022) and the Certification Office (McGowan 2018).

BackArt K-12

General Requirements, plus:

ART 110

Basic Drawing

3

ART 118

2-D Design & Color

3

ART 241

Computer Graphics

3

ART 116

Drawing I

3

ART 212

3-D Design

3

ART 233

Painting I

3

ART 218

Art in the Modern Era

3

ART 113

History of Art I

3

ART 114

History of Art II

3

ART 215

Figure Drawing

3

ART 223

Basic Ceramics

3

ART 226

Basic Printmaking

3

ART 261

Sculpture I

3

ART 301

Art Ed in the Elementary School

3

ART 302

Fibers and Related Media

3

ART 315A

Basic Photo

3

ART 325

Metalcraft and Jewelry

3

ART 345

Painting II

3

ART 411B

Art Curriculum Methods and Materials

3

One elective of the student's choice from Studio Art courses offered within the dept

3

PHIL 325

Philosophy of Art

3

Art Education students must take PHIL 325 to fulfill the Aesthetics requirement.

Biology 7-12

General Requirements, plus:

BIOL 121 & 121L

Anatomy and Physiology

4

BIOL 122 & 122L

Anatomy and Physiology

4

BIOL 150 & 150L

General Biology I

4

BIOL 151 & 151 L

General Biology II

4

BIOL 340 & 340L

Cell Biology

4

BIOL 351

Evolution

3

BIOL 411B

Curriculum Methods

4

BIOL 421 & 421L

Biochemistry
(Preq. CHEM 332, 332L)

4

BIOL 435 & 435L

Microbiology

4

BIOL 446 & 446L

Genetics

4

BIOL 452

Coordinating Seminar
(Preq. BIOL 150, 150L, 151, 151L, 435, 435L; CHEM 131, 131L, 132, 132L, 331, 331L)

2

CHEM 131 & 131L

General Chemistry

4

CHEM 132 & 132L

General Chemistry
(Preq. CHEM 131, 131L)

4

CHEM 331 & 331L

Organic Chemistry
(Preq. CHEM 132, 132L

4

CHEM 332 & 332L

Organic Chemistry
(Preq. CHEM 331, 331L)

4

ENVS 420 & 420L

Ecology

4

PHYS 213 & 213L

General Physics

4

PHYS 214 & 214L

General Physics
(Preq. PHYS 213, 213L)

4

MATH 115

Analysis of Functions

3

MATH 201
OR
MATH 216

Calculus/Analysis Geometry

Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

3

3

BackCommuniation Arts 7-12
Non-Print Media

General Requirements, plus:

Select five (5) additional practicum:

COMM 230A

Practicum

1

COMM 230B

Practicum

1

COMM 330A

Practicum

1

COMM 330B

Practicum

1

COMM 430A

Practicum

1

COMM 430B

Practicum

1

COMM 451

Coordinating Seminar in Communication Arts

3

ENGL 400

Structure of Linguistics

3

Fifteen (15) credits of non-print media core:

COMM 231

Audio Production

3

COMM 233

Video Production I

3

COMM 234

Video Production II

3

COMM 433

Educational Telecommunication

3

Course in non-print media approved by advisor

3

Twelve (12) additional credits:

ENGL elective

3

ENGL elective

3

Select six (6) credits in theatre from the following: