PreK-4 Education Certification | Arcadia University

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Overview

Degree Level: Graduate
Degrees Offered: PA Certification

school/college: School of Education

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Earn PA Teacher Certification in PreK-4 Education

This certification program provides you with theoretical and conceptual understanding as well as skill-based experiences in evidence-based practices that help you become accomplished teachers in PreK-4 educational settings.

The master’s degree is not required for certification. Certification requirements need to be determined with their academic advisor as the requirements may vary based on academic background.

Featured Courses

Human Development: The School Years, K–12

Required Course

Engage in a collaborative dialogue to understand physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development in children and adolescence with a special attention to developing a cultural perspective to understanding human development

Introduction to Inclusive Education

Required Course

An introductory course in special education with an emphasis on inclusion and diversity, this course provides an overview of the complex issues surrounding inclusive and heterogeneous schooling.

Literacy Foundations

Required Course

This course will equip students with practical and theoretical knowledge about teaching literacy to early and emergent readers and writers. The course will review historical and contemporary frameworks, theories and models for teaching literacy, authentic literacy assessment practices and strategic reading and writing instruction.

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School of Education Graduate Program Information

Teacher Certification Agreements

Pennsylvania has signed the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement that provides for acceptance of state-approved educator preparation programs between certain states to facilitate educator mobility.

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Teacher Certification Reciprocity

Arcadia University School of Education is an approved provider of educational programs leading to Pennsylvania Department of Education Professional Certification and offers certification at the undergraduate and post baccalaureate (graduate) levels. Arcadia University has not determined if our curriculum meets the requirements for teacher certification in other states or US territories.

Admission Requirements

For working professionals seeking graduate degrees or certifications, we offer full-time, part-time, online and options to build your own degree.

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Tuition and Fees

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