PreK-4 and PreK-4/Special Education PreK-12

The Science of Learning Translated into the Art of Teaching

In order to develop into a great first-year teacher, pre-service teachers must become ignited by the idea of teaching and learning, be involved in a deep practice of the craft and science of teaching, and be carefully coached and mentored in that practice. Arcadia University’s School of Education programs are guided by this belief and the research that supports it. Our professors are dedicated to designing meaningful and rich courses that are connected to essential fieldwork which is mentored by classroom teachers, professors, and supervisors.

Arcadia University Education students will:

• Hone their teaching skills through mentored guided practice , starting in your first Education course.
• Enjoy camaraderie, idea sharing, and collaboration with other students and faculty in Arcadia’s close-knit undergraduate programs.
• Have an opportunity to explore global learning and teaching experiences through Arcadia’s accessible and acclaimed study abroad program

At the end of undergraduate studies, pre-service teachers will have the skills needed to design meaningful and rich learning opportunities for PreK-12 students and have a sophisticated understanding of 21st Century teaching and learning.

School of Education Program Highlights

• More than 20 certification programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
• Extensive fieldwork and student teaching partnerships with urban and suburban schools
• Opportunities to study abroad
• Institutional grants to collaborate with faculty on research and opportunities to present at regional, national, and international conferences
• Membership opportunities in honorary societies such as Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honorary Society in Education and Phi Kappa Phi Arcadia University Honor Society
• Student memberships in state and local professional education organizations such as the Pennsylvania State Education Association

Leadership and Recognition

Arcadia University has been awarded state grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Division of Special Education to train teachers statewide in inclusive practices at the Arcadia Annual Inclusion Institute and in Positive Behavior Supports for schools. The Pennsylvania Department of Education and the National Science Foundation awarded Arcadia major funding to train special educators and secondary English, social studies, science, and mathematics educators. Arcadia has been recognized and funded for its work in developing Professional Development Schools through the Lawrence J. and Anne Rubenstein Foundation and the Philadelphia Education Fund. The Autism Certificate Program is Endorsed by the Commonwealth of PA, and the Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate leads to National Board certification with successful completion of an internship and passing the national Board exam. The School of Education was also awarded a state grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to develop an undergraduate dual certification program in Secondary Education and Special Education.

Our graduates have received regional and statewide recognition for the work they do after graduation. Graduates of Arcadia’s Education program are currently employed or have been employed across the nation and in international locations.