5 AREAS OF CERTIFICATION Lycoming College offers the following certification programs approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education: Early Childhood Education Grades PK-4 Secondary Education 7-12 Biology Chemistry English Mathematics Physics Social Studies – with certification and major in psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, history, political science, philosophy PK-12 Certification Areas Art Business and Computer Information Technology Music Modern Languages (French, German and Spanish) Special Education PK-12 Special Programs ESL Program Specialist 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 the teacher certification officer for current certification requirements. Please refer to Advising Handbook for criteria in each program. 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 then have to meet the individual requirements for certification in that specific state. Certification Exams - Students are responsible to obtain all necessary Pearson PAPA*/PECT, ETS Core Academics* & PRAXIS II registration information, requirements and materials from the education department office in D207. It is suggested that all test registration be completed in the education office. Test preparation material is available online at http://www.pa.nesinc.com/Home.aspx and http://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials. Information on registration deadlines and testing dates are available in D207.See the education department administrative assistant for a list of required certification exams for individual certification areas. EDUC 348 - There is a $525 lab fee associated with this course. (It is your responsibility to advise your parent/guardian of the lab fee.) Please refer to the suggested sequence of courses included in the advising handbook as they relate to your specific certification program. Additionally, please meet with both your major and education advisors to keep your program updated. Students denied admission to the Professional Semester have the right to appeal the decision to the Academic Standards Committee.
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