3 AREAS OF CERTIFICATION Lycoming College offers the following certification programs approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE): Early Childhood Education Grades PK-4 Secondary Education 7-12 Biology Chemistry English Mathematics Physics Social Studies – major in psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, history, political science, or philosophy PK-12 Certification Areas Art Business, Computer and Information Technology Music Modern Languages (French, German, or Spanish) Special Education (Can be obtained alone or as dual-certification with any of the above areas) Program Specialist English as a Second Language (ESL) 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 (PDE). Certification requirements are set by the state of Pennsylvania and subject to change. Contact your education advisor for current certification requirements. Successful completion of the program requirements and passing scores on the required certification 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 have to meet the individual requirements for certification in that specific state.
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