Earn PA Teacher Certification in Social Studies
The Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certification in Secondary Education (Grades 7-12) is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree and who seek to qualify for Pennsylvania Teacher Certification at the secondary level in Social Studies.
Sample Courses
Cultural Foundations of Education
Required Course
Examine the ways in which educational institutions and the teachers within them structure learning experiences for various students depending in part on their interpretations of these students' "differences." Educators must be aware of issues that may arise due to at least two factors:
- Differences between teachers' and students' backgrounds
- How aspects of identity are framed and understood by teachers, parents, students and school administrators
Introduction to Instructional Technology
Required Course
An introduction to instructional technology, you will examines fundamental technologies from a problem-based learning perspective through real-world scenarios.
Teaching Citizenship and Social Science, 7-12
Required Course
This course is an examination of Social Studies curriculum resources and methodology with an emphasis on applications for classroom teaching at the 7–12 level.
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.
Admission Requirements
For working professionals seeking graduate degrees or certifications, we offer full-time, part-time, online and options to build your own degree.
Tuition and Fees
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