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Drexel offers a number of education certification and degree programs that prepare students for formal teacher certification. Once a student has successfully completed their undegraduate course of study and all qualifying teacher certification exams required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Drexel recommends the student to the PDE for the appropriate teaching certificate.
Teaching Certification GPA Requirements
The School of Education requires that students maintain at least a "B" average (3.0 GPA) in content courses needed for teacher certification in addition to earning a grade of "B" or better in each core pedagogy course required for certification.
Pennsylvania Teacher Certification Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to obtain and submit updated and current copies of the required clearances to the School of Education annually in order to participate in classroom observations and student teaching in Pennsylvania. All full-time undergraduates will receive assistance in gaining these clearances during their first term. Non-PA students should contact their state's department of education or school district office for a list of clearances required in their state.
Teacher Certification Process
Instructional I Certification
This initial certification qualifies a teacher to teach for a maximum of six years. The six years need not be continuous. To continue teaching after the six years are completed, the teacher must receive an Instructional II Certification.
Instructional II Certification
The Instructional II Certification is considered a permanent certification. A teacher applying for Instructional II Certification must have:
Instructional I Certification
A minimum of three years and a maximum of six years of teaching experience on an Instructional I Teaching Certificate
24 semester-hour (or 36 quarter-hour) credits beyond a bachelor’ degree
Completion of an induction program (generally provided by the teacher’ school of employment)
Elementary Certification (Grades PreK–4) and Special Education Certification (Grades PreK–8 and Grades 7–12)
The Pennsylvania Educator Certification Tests (PECT) are required for Grades PreK–4 and Special Education. All undergraduate and dual degree BS/MS students are required to pass the Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) basic skills exam. In addition, students will be required to take the appropriate assessment test for each area of certification they wish to obtain.
For more information about examinations and registration:
Middle Level Certification (Grades 4–8) and Secondary Certification (Grades 7–12)
All undergraduate and dual degree BS/MS students seeking certification in middle (grades 4–8) or secondary (grades 7–12) levels are required to pass exams from the PA Education Certification Tests (PECT) and the Praxis II Series. Students must pass both the Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) basic skills assessment test and the appropriate Praxis II Content Knowledge test for each area of certification they wish to obtain.
For more information about examinations and registration:
Pennsylvania Act 48 Requirements
To maintain Instructional I and Instructional II Certifications, the PDE requires a teacher to complete one of the following every five years:
Six semester-hour (or nine quarter-hour) credits. Credits must be acquired from an accredited, four-year, degree-granting college or university.
180 hours of professional development
A combination of credits and professional development hours every five years.
Note: For those working to acquire Instructional II Certification, the 24 semester credits or 36 quarter credits needed to apply for Instructional II may also count toward Act 48 requirements.
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Drexel University School of Education
What is the Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification?
The Post Bachelor’s Baccalaureate Teaching Certification program in Elementary Education (grades PreK-4), Middle Level (grades 4-8), and Secondary Education (grades 7-12) are designed for professionals who hold a bachelor’s degree and who seek to qualify for Pennsylvania state teacher certification at the elementary, middle, or secondary level. Students take courses online that satisfy Pennsylvania teaching certificate requirements while completing the required number of weeks of students teaching. Pennsylvania has reciprocation agreements with nearly every state in the U.S. meaning you can transfer your teaching certificate to another state.
What Can You Do with a Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification?
How Long Does it Take to Get a Teaching Certification?
A commonly asked question regarding our programs, is "how long is the teacher certification program"? If you already have a bachelor's degree, the elementary, middle level and secondary education programs typically take two years to complete. Drexel also offers a dual certification option for secondary and special education. A bachelor's degree program typically takes up to 4 years to complete.
How to Get a Teaching Certification
1. Earn your bachelor's degree
The first step towards becoming a K-12 teacher is to earn a bachelor’s degree. If you earn a bachelor’s degree in a program that leads to teaching certification, such as elementary education or teacher education, you will graduate with all the requirements necessary to become a licensed teacher. If your bachelor’s degree is in a non-teaching program, you will need to follow the next steps on this list to complete your educator certification program..
2. Decide what subject and/or grade level you want to teach
If you already have a bachelor’s degree, you can become a teacher through our teacher certification program. The first step is to determine what subject you would like to teach. Some students choose a subject that reflects their bachelor’s degree experience while others may choose a new subject that they are passionate about.
3. Complete a certification program
Once you have decided on a subject, you should enroll in a teacher certification program and focus on your chosen subject. You will complete required coursework for certification and gain the knowledge needed to complete the required Praxis exams.
4. Gain student teaching experience
While you complete your required coursework, you will also gain the required hours of student teaching experience. Most teacher certification programs require 12 weeks of student teaching experience. The School of Education’s Field Placement Office assists students with identifying student teaching opportunities in school districts close to where they live, anywhere in the U.S. and other parts of the world.
5. Pass your certification exams
Once you have completed your required courses and student teaching experience, you will schedule and sit for your Praxis exams. Passing the required exams is a critical final step to become a certified teacher. Passing the exams will allow you to begin teaching in classrooms on your own. Some school districts may allow emergency certifications to allow teachers who have not completed their exams to teach in their schools for a certain period of time until they can pass the required exams.
6. Become licensed
Once you have passed the required exams, you will be issued an Instructional I teaching certificate in the state where you took the exams. As a certified teacher, you will be eligible for teaching positions in the subject in which you are certified. You can add additional certifications or complete requirements for an Instructional II teaching certificate as you advance in your career.
Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Program Options
Post Bachelor’s Teaching Elementary Education Certificate (Grades PreK-4)
The Post Bachelor’s Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education (Grades PreK-4) is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree and who seek to qualify for PA state teacher certification at the elementary level. The curriculum is designed for those changing careers as well as those who already serve as temporary, emergency, or substitute teachers and wish to earn a formal teaching credential.
The coursework for a certificate in Elementary Education consists of 42 credit hours (14 courses) and includes mandatory field-based experiences and 12 weeks of student teaching.
The Post Bachelor's Teaching Certificate for Elementary Education (Grades PreK-4) curriculum and course descriptions may be found in the Drexel Online Course Catalog.
Post Bachelor's Middle Level Teaching Certificate (Grades 4-8)
Drexel's Post Bachelor's Teaching Certificate in Middle Level (grades 4-8) is ideal for students who would like to teach middle school students in the areas of Math, Science, English, and Social Studies. In addition to gaining knowledge of effective teaching methods, students will also learn how to create culturally responsive pedagogy and create a safe, productive, and positive classroom environment that facilitates learning for all students.
The coursework for a certificate for middle level education consists of 33 credit hours (13 courses) and includes mandatory field-based experiences and 12 weeks of student teaching.
The Post Bachelor's Teaching Certificate for Middle Level (Grades 4-8) curriculum and course descriptions may be found in the Drexel Online Course Catalog.
Post Bachelor’s Secondary Education Teaching Certificate (Grades 7-12)
The Post Bachelor’s Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education (Grades 7-12) is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree and who seek to qualify for PA state teacher certification at the secondary level. The curriculum is designed for those changing careers as well as those who already serve as temporary, emergency, or substitute teachers and wish to earn a formal teaching credential.
The coursework for a general certificate of secondary education consists of 30 credit hours (11 courses) and includes mandatory field-based experiences and 12 weeks of student teaching.
The Post Bachelor's Teaching Certificate for Secondary Education (Grades 7-12) curriculum and course descriptions may be found in the Drexel Online Course Catalog.
Teacher Certification Specialties
The School of Education offers eight content-specific areas of study each leading to their own certifications with required courses and Praxis exams:
How to Apply to the Teacher Certification Program
Drexel University's Post-Bachelor's Teacher Certification courses are offered 100% online. You can get started by filling out the appropriate Drexel Online Application for an online Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification:
UAB will only recommend students for certification if they have successfully completed a State-approved teacher education program and other University requirements. Each student is responsible for submitting a completed certification packet to the Office of Student Services during the semester they intend to finish their approved program. A student who does not apply for their Professional Educator Certificate within five years (60 months) after completing a state-approved program may be required to fulfill additional requirements (i.e., testing and/or coursework).
The Office of Student Services will verify that each student meets all degree and certification requirements after graduation and submit completed certification packets to the Alabama State Department of Education.
Timeline
Prepare
Check UAB e-mail during your final semester for announcement from certification specialist.
Submit
Submit your educator certification application and the supporting documentation to the Office of Student Services via UAB Box.
Process
Your application will be audited by the certification specialist to ensure you meet the current certification requirements.
Graduate
Upon conferral of your degree, you will receive an e-mail notification from the certification specialist once your application has been mailed to the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) for processing.
Watch
Watch for your mailed certificate.
When to Apply
The best time to apply for your Professional Educator certificate is during your last term of enrollment. This timeline will ensure that your paperwork will be submitted to the Alabama State Department of Education(ALSDE) on time.
Deadlines
Completed certification application packets are processed and mailed to the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)in the order they are received.
The term you plan to graduate:
The application is due:
Fall (December graduation)
November 1
Spring (May graduation)
April 1
Summer (August graduation)
August 1
Recertification of an Alabama Teaching Certificate
Please call the Alabama State Department of Education at 334-694-4557.
The level of courses you take (300, 400, 500, 600, etc.) will be dependent on your last certification, so communicating with one of our program directors is essential.
Important: You are responsible for sending the needed documentation to the state to complete the recertification process.
All students seeking teaching certification must be formally admitted to the Pre-certification, Initial Preparation Program (Pre-CIP). Admission to the program can occur after the student has completed 12 Bucknell University courses or their equivalents, including two courses in mathematics, one course in British or American literature, and one in composition; and achieved for the three preceding semesters an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. Appeals to this requirement may be made to the chair of the Department of Education.
* Candidates must also pass the Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment tests in reading, writing and math. Students should apply to Pre-CIP as soon as they begin considering a career in education, and no later than the start of the first semester of their junior year. Students are notified of their acceptance or rejection at the end of their sophomore year.
GPA Requirements
The commonwealth of Pennsylvania generally requires an overall grade point average of 3.0 upon completion of the program prior to recommendation for certification to teach.
Specific Requirements for Each Certification Area
All students seeking certification must take two mathematics intensive courses, one English/American literature course and one W1 writing course (in addition to the literature course).
Pre-K–4
7–12
K–12
The following are considered to be "add-on" certifications that require students to concurrently pursue certification in one of the areas above:
General Science (requires concurrent certification in biology, chemistry or physics): Required courses
ESL Program Specialist, K–12 (requires concurrent certification in Pre-K–4 or one of the 7–12, or K–12 programs listed above): Advising Worksheet and Portfolio
Clearances
In addition to completing an approved program and successfully demonstrating the prescribed role competencies, the prospective teacher must be a "person of good moral character" who "possesses those personal qualities and professional knowledge and skills which warrant issuance of the requested certificate."
It is the student's responsibility to satisfy these criteria. Students should note that prior to placement in student teaching or any other field experience, they will be required to submit results of a child abuse clearance, criminal background check and fingerprinting pursuant to requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Results must indicate that there are no criminal or child abuse records.
Students in Education classes with field experiences can get help navigating the clearance process by contacting the departments Director of Professional Education.
Certification Exams (Praxis or Pennsylvania Education Certification Test)
In addition to coursework, students must complete and submit scores from required Praxis or Pennsylvania Education Certification Test examinations to the Department of Education. Specific examinations required for each area of certification vary. Although members of the department will advise students concerning examinations, the student is responsible for taking those examinations that meet certification program requirements.
Applying for a Teaching Certificate in Pennsylvania
After completing the approved program of courses, the student submits an application for a Pennsylvania teaching certificate through the online Teacher Information Management System website not earlier than the first day of the month of graduation.
Following a review of the student's program, the student may be recommended for certification by the designated officer at Bucknell. As noted above, the student must pass all the competency tests required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the desired certificate.
Bucknell's certification officer is able to recommend for certification students who successfully completed one of Bucknell's teacher certification programs, passed the appropriate tests and met all other certification requirements within five years of the student's date of graduation. Because state requirements and/or curricula may change, it may not be possible to make recommendations for certification outside of this five-year window.
Applying for a Teaching Certificate in Other States
Students who desire certification in states other than Pennsylvania must understand that teacher certification is governed by state law and that each state has different requirements. Obtaining a Pennsylvania teaching certificate, by completing an approved program and meeting all other requirements, does not ensure that students will be certified in another state.
Although members of the Bucknell education department will assist students in obtaining information concerning certification in other states, as well as Pennsylvania, it is the student's responsibility to obtain current information and to meet all the certification requirements of any state.
* These requirements may be modified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) due to COVID-19.
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Program Requirements
The Program in Curriculum and Teaching is designed for teachers, administrators, and other educators who: (1) have received formal professional preparation in preschool through grade twelve teaching at an accredited college or university, and/or; (2) hold, or are eligible to receive, teacher certification.
Students will have opportunities to become expert in such areas as curriculum development, school change and reform initiatives, action research and other school-based inquiry strategies, and will gain perspectives on teaching as complex intellectual activity. The overarching intention of the program is to assist educators who expect to exert leadership in their school settings and with their colleagues.
Any applicant seeking initial teacher certification should apply for the preservice, or initial certification, M.A. program in Early Childhood Education or Elementary/Inclusive Elementary Education.
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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for PROFESSIONALteacher certification:
MA-CUED-Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
Program Code: 27477
As a student in the Master of Arts: Curriculum and Teaching/Elementary Education --approved teacher preparation program, leading to a NYSED- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) --PROFESSIONAL teaching certificate you must first satisfactorily meet the following requirement prior to degree conferral and institutional recommendation:
Complete 3 Workshops and submit to the OTE:
Child Abuse
School Violence Prevention & Intervention
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
Prior to insitutional recommendation you MUST hold a valid New York State (NYS)- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)-INITIAL teaching certificate and present proof to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE).
NOTE: If you hold a NYS-Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)--INITIAL teaching certificate, then upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:
IMPORTANT: If, at the time of admission, you do not hold a valid New York State—Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)-INITIAL teaching certificate, you may have been admitted to the wrong program. If this is your status, it is advisable that you consult this information with your academic program advisor to possibly process a program change to accommodate your NYSED-certification status to be institutionally recommended for.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for PROFESSIONAL teacher certification:
MA-CUSD-Secondary Education subject specific (Grades 7-12
Program Code: 29478
As a new student in the Master of Arts: CUSD-Curriculum and Teaching/Secondary Education –(CUSD) 32 credits approved teacher preparation program, leading to any of the following NYSED teaching certificate:
English Language Arts (Grades )
Mathematics Education (Grades 7-12
Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
Biology (Grades 7-12
Chemistry (Grades 7-12)
Physics (Grades 7-12)
Earth Science (Grades 7-12)
NYSED-PROFESSIONAL teaching certificate type in any of the following title/grades level, you must first satisfactorily meet the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation:
Complete 3 Workshops and submit to the OTE:
Child Abuse
School Violence Prevention & Intervention
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
Hold a valid-(NYS) INITIAL teaching certificate type in the same title/ grades level as program admitted and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE)-
English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)
Mathematics Education (Grades 7-12
Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
Biology (Grades 7-12
Chemistry (Grades 7-12)
Physics (Grades 7-12)
Earth Science (Grades 7-12)
NOTE: If you hold any one of. the above listed NYS-teaching certificate title/grades level--INITIAL teaching certificate, then upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:
IMPORTANT: If, at the time of admission, you do not hold a matching valid New York State -INITIAL teaching certificate type in:
English Language Arts (Grades )
Mathematics Education (Grades 7-12
Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
Biology (Grades 7-12
Chemistry (Grades 7-12)
Physics (Grades 7-12)
Earth Science (Grades 7-12)
Then, you may have been admitted to the wrong program. If this is your status, it is advisable that you consult this information with your academic program advisor to possibly process a program change to accommodate your NYSED-certification status to be institutionally recommended for.
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Through a collaborative, team-oriented approach, the Office of Teacher Education aims to provide a high level of support and quality service to faculty, students, alumni and the educational community engaged in programs leading to initial and professional certification.
Teachers College teacher education programs are state approved and Teachers College may recommend students for New York State certification upon successful completion of a degree program.
There are several steps required to obtain certification and our office is ready to help you with certification questions or to schedule a meeting with our certification staff.
Students in Professional Teacher certification programs are eligible for New York State teacher certification recommendation, upon satisfactory completion of all requirements.
There are several steps required to obtain certification and our office is ready to help you with certification questions or to schedule a meeting with our certification staff.
Since 1985, we have supported the Jaffe Fellows, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, as they become New York City public school teachers in high-need schools.
The TR@TC residency program is a rigorous and intensive full-time teacher preparation program that includes extensive placements in high-needs schools. After graduation, residents pledge to teach in similar local high-need public schools.
Intended Recipients Abby M. O’Neill with O’Neill Fellows Bonnie Chow and Kimberly Iwanski
A $10 million gift from the late Abby M. O’Neill has enabled Teachers College to launch the Abby M. O’Neill Teaching Fellowships – one of the nation’s largest, most prestigious and most competitive private teaching fellowship programs.
The purpose of TOC II is to increase the participation rate of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged individuals in teaching careers.
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Mon, 29 May 2023 18:35:00 -0500entext/htmlhttps://www.tc.columbia.edu/office-of-teacher-education/Killexams : Lansing School District receives nearly $1M for teacher training, certification
LANSING — The Lansing School District hopes to use a nearly $1 million grant to attract and train up to a dozen new educators, officials said Wednesday.
The $959,694 grant through a Michigan Department of Education program funded with federal dollars will fund a new “Grow Your Own” program to fill vacancies that have been occupied by long-term substitute teachers.
Most of the money will establish a “true pipeline program” that Superintendent Ben Shuldiner said will benefit students and teachers.
“It allows us to help people get certification and helps people who are already in the district become teachers. It helps even folks who are in high school get a trajectory and a pathway to become teachers,” he said.
Shuldiner, along with Alyssa Stepter McKay, an urban leader fellow for the district, introduced the program Wednesday at a press conference at the Shirley M. Rodgers Administration Building and touted the program as a way to address staffing shortages.
“We know there is a teacher shortage. We are addressing it. We're doing the best that we can and this grant is going to help us do that,” Shuldiner said.
The school district will add teaching courses to its Career and Technical Education catalog, which will give students the opportunity to experience the field before entering college and the job market.
About $60,000 will go toward helping prospective teachers obtain specific certifications required for some areas of subjects, including special education, art, math and physical education.
The district will partner with Central Michigan University to help pay for education credits and classes if participants meet goals for specific certifications. If they complete the program, the individual will be guaranteed a job in the district within their specialty.
“People are drawn to education because they care deeply about children and they want to serve, and sometimes they just haven't had the opportunity to engage back in school, get more credits and get their certification,” Shuldiner said. He said he knows many paraprofessionals who have wanted to become teachers, but lack the resources to complete the necessary degree. Shuldiner hopes this program will help those people.
The district is looking for about a dozen candidates to go through the first iteration of the program beginning this fall, but hopes to expand the effort.
McKay said the program is a solid way for the district to grow its full-time teacher pool. Students interested in education will be able to enter the profession more easily, eventually continuing the cycle with their future students.
“With the district having more of a pathway program that's developed from high school, you're able to get the hands on experience, you're able to get mentorship,” she said. “That'll give them really strong backgrounds and understanding of what it means to be a teacher.”
Wed, 31 May 2023 09:05:00 -0500en-UStext/htmlhttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/lansing-school-district-receives-nearly-210533273.htmlKillexams : Testing Requirements for Initial Teacher Certification
In order to be eligible for Alabama teacher certification, the Alabama State Department of Education requires students in undergraduate and Alternative Master's teacher education programs to complete a series of tests. These tests evaluate students' mastery of content knowledge in a specific certification area (Praxis Subject Assessments); and readiness to teach (Educative Teacher Performance Assessment ( edTPA)). These tests are taken at different points throughout the UAB Teacher Education Program. Please consult the guide below to confirm when the tests should be taken.
Praxis Subject Assessments
About the Praxis Subject Assessments
In order to receive teacher certification from the Alabama State Department of Education, undergraduate and Alternative Master's students must receive a passing score on the Praxis Subject Assessment in their given certification area. Praxis Subject Assessments are administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS).
When do I take this test?
Undergraduate Students: (Prior to Student Teaching)
Undergraduate students must receive a passing score as defined by the Alabama State Department of Education on the Praxis Subject Assessment(s) in their given certification area prior to starting student teaching.
* Students pursuing certification in Elementary/Early Childhood are also required to pass the Praxis Teaching practicing prior to beginning student teaching.
Alternative Master's Students: (Prior to Admission)
Alternative Masters’ students must receive a passing score as defined by the Alabama State Department of Education on the Praxis Subject Assessments(s) in their given certification area prior to beginning coursework.
* Students pursuing certification in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education are required to pass the Praxis Teaching practicing prior to beginning student teaching.
What is a Passing Score?
Qualifying score requirements can be found on the ETS website. To locate the qualifying score for your certification area, follow the steps below.
About the Educative Performance Assessment (edTPA)
edTPA is a pre-service assessment process designed by educators that includes a review of a teacher candidate’s authentic teaching materials as the culmination of a teaching and learning process that documents and demonstrates each candidate’s ability to effectively teach his/her subject matter to all students. Candidates must receive a passing score on the assessment as defined by the Alabama State Department of Education.
When do I take this test?
Undergraduate Students: (edTPA: During Student Teaching)
Undergraduate students must receive a passing score on the edTPA as defined by the Alabama State Department of Education during student teaching.
Alternative Master's Students: (edTPA: During Student Teaching)
Alternative Master's students must receive a passing score as defined by the Alabama State Department of Education during student teaching.
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Lycoming College offers the following certification programs approved by the PA Department of Education:
Early Childhood Education Grades PK-4
Secondary Education 7-12
Biology
Chemistry
English
Mathematics
Physics
Social Studies – with a certification and major in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, or Philosophy
PK-12 Certification Areas
Art
Modern Language (French, German and Spanish)
Music
Special Education
Students in secondary and K-12 certification areas must complete a major in the academic discipline. Students also complete professional education coursework and field experiences, and candidates complete student teaching in grade levels representative of the candidate's license.
Certification
In addition to Lycoming College's requirements for an academic degree, candidates seeking teacher licensure in Pennsylvania must also meet all requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Certification requirements are set by the state of Pennsylvania and subject to change. Contact the teacher certification officer for current certification requirements.
Successful completion of the program requirements and passing scores on the required PRAXIS exams allow students to be certified to teach in the specific content area. All certification programs require a 3.0 or better GPA at completion of program and graduation in order to receive certification.
Reciprocal agreements among states allow students to become certified in states other than Pennsylvania by applying directly to the Department of Education in that state. In these states teachers can be hired with their Pennsylvania certificate and will then have to meet the individual requirements for certification in that specific state.
Significance of a PA Teaching Certificate
When you graduate, we encourage you to apply for a Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate. Once you acquire a teaching certificate here, obtaining a comparable certificate in another state is easier, because Pennsylvania has a certification agreement with at least 45 other states. For more information on the states involved in this agreement, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education on the web.
If you decide to get certified in another state, it is your responsibility to be familiar with the certification requirements for that state. For up-to-date information on certification requirements and important contact, please visit 50 States’ Certification Requirements, a website updated by the University of Kentucky.
Anyone who holds a baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree from an accredited institution and wishes to be considered eligible for a Pennsylvania teaching certificate must consult with the Education Department. An individualized program of study, which complies with the PDE and Lycoming College program approval requirements for elementary, special education, PK-4, PK-4 with Special Education PK-8, K-12 or 7-12 secondary certification with special education, will be developed. Individuals with a baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree can also consider the internship program. Please see Post Bacc section of the Teacher Education Handbook for more information.
ACT 48
Lycoming College is an approved provider for the Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 48 professional development requirements. These requirements are for teachers certified for Pennsylvania. Courses for credit qualify for PA Act 48 standards; non-credit coursework does not qualify. Students must supply their unique PA Act 48 Professional Personal ID (PPID) number in order to have their credit course posted. Students should log into the PA Department of Education website (www.pde.state.pa.us) to obtain this ID number.
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The University of North Georgia offers a Teacher Certificate Endorsement in Gifted In-Field Education for graduate college credit or for PLU credit for Georgia certified teachers. The program focuses on training teachers of the gifted as well as helping regular classroom teachers understand more about the instruction of gifted students.
Applicants certified in Georgia should verify with their employer or the GaPSC whether the advanced degree leads to a certificate upgrade or pay increase. The GaPSC provides the Certificate Upgrade Advisor to assist with this process. Out-of-state applicants should also verify with their employer or certification body to verify certificate upgrades.
Program Quick Facts
Online program, no campus visit required
Asynchronous classes with some synchronous meetings
Program length 12 credit hours
Year-round program enrollment
Field-based experience
Current teacher certification is required
Program Application Deadline
If program capacity is met prior to established admission deadlines, we will stop accepting applications for admission and cancel remaining incomplete applicants. Completing your application earlier is better.
How to Apply
Requirements
Baccalaureate from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog) with a minimum grade point average of 2.50 calculated in accordance with Graduate Admissions procedures. If an endorsement program applicant holds a master’s degree, only the transcript showing the master’s degree awarded is required for submission to Graduate Admissions.
Please allow three business days after submitting your application for processing. You will receive an email from grads@ung.edu after your application has been reviewed for accuracy and updated with submitted documents. Please do not check your application status prior to receiving an email from this office as your online application checklist will not accurately reflect the required items for your program of interest.
Select Teaching Certificate Endorsement-Gifted.
Non-refundable application fee of $40.
Pay with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) or electronic check (U.S. banks only) when completing the online application.
Include check or money order payable to UNG when submitting a paper application.
A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.50 calculated in accordance with Graduate Admissions procedures is required, or if an endorsement program applicant holds a master’s degree, only the transcript showing the master’s degree awarded is required for submission to Graduate Admissions.
Submit one set of official transcripts from each institution attended for all course work, undergraduate and beyond.
Transfer credit posted on records of other institutions is not accepted in lieu of transcripts from original institutions. Please request a transcript from each institution attended.
Official electronic transcripts are accepted if submitted from the issuing institution to grads@ung.edu. Depending on the transcript service you are using, grads@ung.edu may not be an available option. You may then select any admissions or undergraduate admissions @ung.edu address. Electronic transcripts forwarded via email from the student are not accepted.
Official paper transcripts are accepted if submitted from the issuing institution and mailed to University of North Georgia Admissions Imaging Center, P.O. Box 1358, Gainesville, GA 30503-1358. Student paper transcripts are accepted only when issued to the student in a sealed envelope and submitted to Graduate Admissions unopened.
International transcripts must have a course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). Evaluations must be sent directly from the agency to the Admissions office. Refer to the evaluator website for a full list of NACES or AICE members. Official evaluations must include certification that the applicant's course work and degrees earned are equivalent to course work and degrees earned from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog) and include a cumulative grade point average. Evaluations should be submitted from the evaluation service to Graduate Admissions. Evaluations must include certification that the applicant has received a baccalaureate from an accredited institution (as defined under Accredited Institutions in the Academic Information section of the Graduate Catalog) with a minimum grade point average of 2.75. Applicants who have received degrees outside of the United States may be required to submit proof of English proficiency. Applicants will be notified if a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score is required. If required, scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Personal copies and photocopies are NOT accepted. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two calendar years from the test date. Required minimum scores are, TOEFL internet based - 79, TOEFL computer based test - 213, TOEFL paper based test - 550, IELTS - 6.5.
Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GPSC) currently accepts transcript credential reports from four specified agencies. For more details, review the GPSC website at www.gapsc.com/MovetoGeorgia/FromOutsideUSA/foreignCredentialReports.aspx.
Transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at UNG will be obtained by Graduate Admissions.
If you completed your undergraduate degree at UNG, request official transcripts only from schools attended after graduating from UNG.
Board of Regents’ policy requires all applicants accepted for admission or readmission to UNG seeking in-state for tuition classification provide validation of residency and lawful presence in both the state of Georgia and the United States.
A candidate whose application is denied has the right to appeal the decision. A written letter of appeal must include strong evidence to support the basis for your appeal. The appeal should consist of information beyond what was previously submitted in your admissions file and detail your ability to be successful in graduate studies.
Email your letter of appeal as a pdf attachment to grads@ung.edu.
International applicants who must be issued an F-1 visa by UNG to enter the United States to attend school may not apply for completely part-time (less than nine hours) or online programs. This program is only offered as an online program and therefore does not permit F-1 visa student admission.
This program requires current teacher certification. The University of North Georgia is unable to offer a path to enrollment for foreign nationals without current teacher certification in the United States.
Financial aid is not available for PLU credit or non-degree seeking students. Students must be enrolled in a degree program to receive financial aid.
Payment for PLU Credit
Payment must be made in full by deadline. Please make check payable to: Pioneer RESA, and write 'Gifted Endorsement UNG' on the MEMO line.
Mail check to: Attn: Dana Turner, College of Education, University of North Georgia, 82 College Cir, Dahlonega, GA 30597.
Questions?
For questions about the program, contact:
For questions about the application process, contact: Graduate Admissions grads@ung.edu 706-864-1543
Learn More About the Endorsement Program
UNG offers the Gifted In-field Endorsement, approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC Rule 505-2-.12) which states: "An individual with the Gifted In-Field Endorsement is in-field to provide direct instruction to gifted students only in the grade levels and fields of the base certificate(s). Direct instruction may be provided in resource classes, advanced content classes and/or cluster group classes”.
UNG’s Gifted Endorsement Program is a four course sequence offered completely online. UNG Gifted Endorsement courses are highly engaging and utilize state of the art learning platforms and instructional strategies. The program focuses on training teachers of the gifted as well as helping on-level teachers differentiate for their academically advanced students. Program is created and delivered by the faculty and staff of the UNG College of Education.
EDGE 6001 - Characteristics of the Gifted Child
EDGE 6002 - Curriculum and Program Development for the Gifted
EDGE 6003 - Methods and Strategies for Teaching the Gifted
EDGE 6004 - Assessment of the Gifted
*Students take one course per term and all courses must be taken in order.
Candidates will complete all assignments, discussions, and activities online in the Desire2Learn course management system while utilizing Casenex, and LiveText.
Where This Program Could Lead You
Professional Licensure and Certification
The University of North Georgia offers degree programs that meet the educational requirements students need to apply for professional licensure and certifications in Georgia. The programs may not meet education requirements for licensure or certification in other states.