Education

Tailor your college experience and inspire future generations by sharing your passion and love of learning

Think back. What was it about your favorite elementary and high school teachers that stands out? Their energy? Their passion? Often, a great teacher’s ability to build relationships begins with deep knowledge and passion for their subject matter.

Teachers who love teaching dig deep. At Albright, education students don’t just major in education. Albrightians earn teaching certification while fully exploring one of more than two dozen major areas of study. So tailor you Albright College experience to your own interests, and discover unlimited possibilities.

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Early Childhood Education (Pre K-4) with co-majors

High quality early childhood education represents one of the best investments our country can make (NEA). The emotional and physical health, social skills, and cognitive-linguistic capacities that emerge in the early years are all important prerequisites for success in school and later in the workplace and community (Harvard Center on the Developing Child). Science is changing the way we think about development policy and practice when it comes to young children, radically altering our definition of early childhood development and what we do to ensure that every child has the best start in life (UNICEF). That’s why it’s critical to assure the availability of stable, responsive relationships, growth-promoting experiences, and healthy environments for all young children – essential requirements for building sturdy brain architecture and promoting resilience.

Albright College Early Childhood Education Program has a history of preparing outstanding early childhood educators who

learn critical tools to support the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of young children
become facilitators of active learning in developmentally appropriate environments;
implement research-based curriculum and instruction;
make data-driven decisions through assessment;
build relationships with families and communities;
exude professionalism, including ethical decision-making.

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of students? Do you want to learn to be an effective teacher of younger students? If you have a passion for helping children to learn and develop new skills, the Early Childhood Education (PK-4) Program at Albright College may be a great fit for you.

Go to Early Childhood Education Pre K-4 Website

Contact Early Childhood Education Advisor, Dr. Sue Seidenstricker at sseidenstricker@albright.edu for more information.

Secondary Education (7-12)

Albright College Secondary Education Program has a history of preparing outstanding educators who

learn critical tools to support the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of teenaged children;
become facilitators of active learning in developmentally appropriate environments;
implement research-based curriculum and instruction;
make data-driven decisions through assessment;
build relationships with families and communities;
exude professionalism, including ethical decision-making.

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of students? Do you want to learn to be an effective teacher of our youth? If you have a passion for helping our leaders of tomorrow to learn and develop new skills, the Secondary 7-12 Education Program at Albright College may be a great fit for you.

Combining classroom and practical experiences, the early childhood education major offers the strong foundation you need to understand the developmental and educational needs of young children.
Emphasis is placed on working with young children and their families. You will apply classroom knowledge of child development, families and best teaching practices to a variety of educational settings including public middle school, high school, special education and STEM classrooms.
Partnering with Muhlenberg, Fleetwood, Wilson, Boyertown and Governor Mifflin School Districts, Albright’s Secondary 7-12 Program provides field experiences in urban, suburban, and rural locations.
At Albright, the 7-12 educator candidate combines a study of a liberal studies discipline with the study of early childhood education, earning the benefits of a liberal arts education. You can select from nine possible co-majors to enrich your teaching preparation.

Go to Secondary Education 7-12 Website

Contact Secondary Education Advisor Dr. Randall Grove at rgrove@albright.edu for more information.

K-12 Certification Programs

Art Education K-12
NEW Behavioral Specialist K-12 (information coming soon)
Foreign Languages K-12
NEW Instructional Technology Specialist K-12 (information coming soon)
NEW Online Program Endorsement K-12 (information coming soon)*New certificate programs require a level I certification to enroll. Contact the School of Professional Studies to enroll in the new specialist programs.

Dual Bachelor’s & Master’s Degree and beyond

Dual bachelor’s and master’s 4+1 degree program
Master of Science/Arts in Special Education (with or without certification)
Master of Science/Arts in Early Childhood General Education (with or without certification)
Master of Science/Arts in Secondary General Education (with or without certification)
Master of Science/Arts in Secondary Special Education (with or without certification)
Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification

Faculty

Rodney E. Warfield, Ed.D.
Professor of Education, Coordinator of Graduate Studies
610-921-7791
rwarfield@albright.edu

Randall Grove, Ed.D.
Secondary and Middle Level Assessment
rgrove@albright.edu

Debra Kutz-Kuchowski, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor, Chair of the Education Department
dkutzzuchowski@albright.edu

Ms. Casandra Belizaire
Manager of Education Department Programs
cbelizaire@albright.edu

Requirements

Teacher Certification Programs at Albright College

Because Albright is a liberal arts college, we offer certification in education but not a degree in education.
If you are a student interested in earning your teacher certification at Albright College and you have questions, please contact someone in the Education Department.

Education Department Chair, Coordinator of Graduate Studies, Art Education Advisor, Dr. Rodney Warfield, rwarfield@albright.edu
Early Childhood Education and Foreign Language Education Advisor, Dr. Sue Seidenstricker, sseidenstricker@albright.edu
Secondary Education Advisor, Dr. Denise Meister, dmeister@albright.edu
Supervisor of Student Teachers, Dr. Thomas Shugar, tshugar@albright.edu
Manager of Education Department Programs, Karen Rieker, krieker@albright.edu

Below are the course requirements for each Education and co-major combination. However, there are several additional requirements that every undergraduate teacher candidate must also complete, as mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Courses

ENG 101 Composition
ENG 102 Writing About Texts
Two Math Courses
For SPE and PreK-4, this includes EDU 235
Literature Course
With the exception of Secondary English, this is fulfilled with EDU 250/SPE 250
American History Course

Applications

Application to the Teacher Certification Program
Submitted at the end of first semester sophomore year
A cumulative 2.8 GPA is required for application
Application to Professional Seminar
Submitted the semester prior to student teaching
A cumulative 3.0 GPA and completion of 190 field experience hours are required for
application

Testing

Passing scores on basic skills assessments, such as SAT, ACT, PAPA, or Praxis
Waived until July 2025
Passing score(s) on certification area test(s)

Candidates for secondary education, foreign language, or art certifications, must fulfill certification requirements as well as obtain a degree in a content area to be eligible for a certification in one of the content areas below.

Secondary Education Certifications (7th -12th Grade)

Biology – Must co-major in Secondary Education and Biology
Chemistry, 7-12 – Must co-major in Secondary Education and Chemistry
English, 7-12 – Must co-major in Secondary Education and English
Mathematics, 7-12 – Must co-major in Secondary Education and Mathematics
Physics, 7-12 – Must co-major in Secondary Education and Physics
Social Studies, 7-12 – Must co-major in Secondary Education and History or History/Political Science

K-12th Teacher Certifications

Art – Must major in Art Education
French – Must co-major in Secondary Education and French
Spanish – Must co-major in Secondary Education and Spanish

Teacher Certification Requirements

Successful admission into an Albright Teacher Certification Program.
Passing scores on Pennsylvania required basic skills tests and certification tests.
A grade of C or above in all courses associated with teaching certificate. A C- in any of these courses will require the student to repeat the course.
Recommendation of concentration department.
Recommendation of Education Department.
Formal admission to the professional semester by the Albright Teacher Education Committee in accordance with the screening and retention policies for teacher certification programs.
Minimum 3.0 GPA

All certification programs require extensive field and classroom experiences. Albright requires membership in the student organization of the Pennsylvania State Education Association.

PDE Testing Requirements

Basic Skills Assessments

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requires all teacher candidates to show competency in the basic skills of reading, writing, and mathematics.

Albright education students must show competency in the basic skills prior to applying for the certification program at the end of their sophomore year.

As of March 2016, Students may show competency using different test vendors for each basic skill.

ETS’s Praxis Core Academic Skills: Reading, Writing, & Mathematics Tests

http://www.ets.org/praxis/about/core/content

Pass scores:

Reading (5712): 156

Writing (5722): 162

Mathematics (5732): 150

Achieve a composite score of 475 for all three Praxis Core skills tests, with no scores below the following minimums: Reading 148, Math 142, and Writing 158

Pearson’s PAPA (Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment): Reading, Mathematics, & Writing Modules http://www.pa.nesinc.com

Achieve a passing score of 220 or above on each of the three modules

Achieve a composite score of 686 for all three modules, with no scores below the following minimums: Reading 193, Math 197, and Writing 192

SAT (Scholastic Achievement Test)* Taken prior to college enrollment.

A SAT score 500 or higher on each individual section (Critical Reading, Writing, and Mathematics).

ACT+ Writing (American College Test Plus Writing)* Taken prior to college enrollment.

Tests taken prior to September 2015 require a composite score of 23 accompanied by a combined English/Writing score of 22 or higher and a Math score of 21 or higher.
Tests taken after September 2015 require separate scores of Reading – 22; Mathematics – 21; and Writing – 21.

*Prior to teacher certification, the student must provide official SAT and/or ACT test scores in an envelope sealed by the test vendor. This sealed envelope should be given to the Albright Certification Officer.

Curriculum Requirements by Program

K-12 Art Education Requirements

EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	ART 103 Design
EDU 230 Communication Skills for Teachers	ART 112 Painting I
EDU 202 Secondary Education Theories and Practices	ART 113 Sculpture I
EDU 301 Adolescent Development and Learning Theory	ART 212 Painting II or ART 213 Sculpture II
EDU 337 Teaching Art in the Elementary School	ART 254 Computer Graphics
EDU 338 Teaching Art in the Secondary School	ART 114 Printmaking
EDU 347 ELL Strategies	ART 400 Studio Topics
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	Survey of Art History
EDU 346 Secondary Methods and Assessment	Art History
EDU 403 Professional Seminar
EDU 407 Student Teaching
EDU 408 Student Teaching
SPE 340 Inclusive Classroom

K-12 French Education

EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	FRE 201 Intermediate French I
EDU 230 Communication Skills for Teachers	FRE 202 Intermediate French II
EDU 202 Secondary Education Theories and Practices	FRE 301 Advanced French I
EDU 301 Adolescent Development and Learning Theory	FRE 302 Advanced French II
EDU 347 ELL Strategies	FRE 371 Applied Linguistics
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	FRE 492 Seminar
EDU 346 Secondary Methods and Assessment	FRE 300-level Literature
EDU 403 Professional Seminar	Four 300-level French courses during Study Abroad
EDU 407 Student Teaching
EDU 408 Student Teaching
SPE 340 Inclusive Classroom

K-12 Latin Education

EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	LAT 101 Elementary Latin I
EDU 230 Communication Skills for Teachers	LAT 102 Elementary Latin II
EDU 202 Secondary Education Theories and Practices	LAT 201 Intermediate Latin I
EDU 301 Adolescent Development and Learning Theory	LAT 202 Intermediate Latin II
EDU 347 ELL Strategies	LAT 401 Selected Topics in Latin
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	Advanced Latin Prose
EDU 346 Secondary Methods and Assessment	Advanced Latin Poetry
EDU 403 Professional Seminar	HIS Early Civilizations
EDU 407 Student Teaching	Two Classical Studies Electives
EDU 408 Student Teaching
SPE 340 Inclusive Classroom

K-12 Spanish Education

EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	SPA 201 or SPA 203 Intermediate Spanish I
EDU 230 Communication Skills for Teachers	SPE 202 or SPA 204 Intermediate Spanish II
EDU 202 Secondary Education Theories and Practices	SPA 301 Advanced Composition and Conversation I
EDU 301 Adolescent Development and Learning Theory	SPA 302 Advanced Composition and Conversation II
EDU 347 ELL Strategies	SPA 371 Applied Linguistics
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	SPA 492 Seminar
EDU 346 Secondary Methods and Assessment	300-level Literature
EDU 403 Professional Seminar	300-level Content
EDU 407 Student Teaching	Four 300-level Spanish courses during Study Abroad
EDU 408 Student Teaching
SPE 340 Inclusive Classroom

Secondary Education with Biology

EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	BIO 151 General Biology I
EDU 230 Communication Skills for Teachers	BIO 152 General Biology II
EDU 202 Secondary Education Theories and Practices	MAT 131 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
EDU 301 Adolescent Development and Learning Theory	MAT 132 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
EDU 347 ELL Strategies	BIO 203 Genetics
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	BIO 214 Biology
EDU 346 Secondary Methods and Assessment	BIO 234 Anatomy & Physiology I
EDU 403 Professional Seminar	CHE 105 General Analytic Chem I
EDU 407 Student Teaching	CHE 106 General Analytic Chem II
EDU 408 Student Teaching	CHE 207 Organic Chem I
SPE 340 Inclusive Classroom	CHE 208 Organic Chem II
	Biology Electives (one each from group 1, 2, 3)
	BIO 400-level course

Secondary Education with Chemistry

EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	MAT 131 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
EDU 230 Communication Skills for Teachers	MAT 132 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
EDU 202 Secondary Education Theories and Practices	CHE 105 General Analytic Chem I
EDU 301 Adolescent Development and Learning Theory	CHE 106 General Analytic Chem II
EDU 347 ELL Strategies	CHE 207 Organic Chem I
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	CHE 208 Organic Chem II
EDU 346 Secondary Methods and Assessment	CHE 321 Physical Chem I
EDU 403 Professional Seminar	CHE 322 Physical Chem II
EDU 407 Student Teaching	CHE 323 Instrumental Analysis
EDU 408 Student Teaching	CHE 324 Inorganic Chemistry
SPE 340 Inclusive Classroom	CHE 325 Biochemistry
	CHE 470 Advanced Topics
	PHY 201 General Physics I
	PHY 202 General Physics II

Secondary Education with English

EDU 230 Communication Skills for Teachers	ENG 201 British Texts to 1780
EDU 202 Secondary Education Theories and Practices	ENG 204 Survey in American Literature
EDU 301 Adolescent Development and Learning Theory	ENG 38x American Literature
EDU 347 ELL Strategies	ENG 202 British Texts from 1780 to Present
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	ENG 301 History of the English Language
EDU 346 Secondary Methods and Assessment	ENG 354 Shakespeare
EDU 403 Professional Seminar	ENG 234 Adolescent Literature
EDU 407 Student Teaching	ENG 399 Junior Seminar
EDU 408 Student Teaching	ENG 491 Senior Seminar
SPE 340 Inclusive Classroom	Two ENG 38x American Literature
	Two ENG 300-level British Literature

Secondary Education with Social Studies (History)

EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	HIS 101 or HIS 122
EDU 230 Communication Skills for Teachers	HIS 151 or HIS 152 or HIS 153
EDU 202 Secondary Education Theories and Practices	HIS 493 or HIS 495
EDU 301 Adolescent Development and Learning Theory	HIS 216 Pennsylvania History
EDU 347 ELL Strategies	Two African, Asian, or Latin American History
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	Two 200- or 300- level American History
EDU 346 Secondary Methods and Assessment	Two 200- or 300- level European History
EDU 403 Professional Seminar	POL 101 American Government
EDU 407 Student Teaching	POL 250 Political Geography
EDU 408 Student Teaching	SOC 262 Social Stratification
SPE 340 Inclusive Classroom	ECO 105 Economics
	PSY 100 General Psychology

Secondary Education with Mathematics

EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	MAT 131 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
EDU 230 Communication Skills for Teachers	MAT 132 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
EDU 202 Secondary Education Theories and Practices	MAT 233 Calculus III
EDU 301 Adolescent Development and Learning Theory	MAT 250 Foundations of Mathematics
EDU 347 ELL Strategies	MAT 320 Linear Algebra
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	MAT 310 Mathematical Statistics
EDU 346 Secondary Methods and Assessment	MAT 325 Abstract Algebra
EDU 403 Professional Seminar	MAT 334 or MAT 360
EDU 407 Student Teaching	MAT 340 Geometry
EDU 408 Student Teaching	MAT 431 Real Analysis
SPE 340 Inclusive Classroom	MAT 491 Senior Seminar
	MAT Elective
	PHY 201 General Physics

Secondary Education with Physics

EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	PHY 201 General Physics I
EDU 230 Communication Skills for Teachers	PHY 202 General Physics II
EDU 202 Secondary Education Theories and Practices	PHY 203 General Physics III
EDU 301 Adolescent Development and Learning Theory	PHY 255 Thermodynamics/Statistical Physics
EDU 347 ELL Strategies	PHY 262 Electronics
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	PHY 431 Advanced Physics Lab I
EDU 346 Secondary Methods and Assessment	PHY 441 Quantum Physics I
EDU 403 Professional Seminar	PHY 351 Electromagnetism I
EDU 407 Student Teaching	PHY 340 Classical Mechanics
EDU 408 Student Teaching	PHY Senior Seminar
SPE 340 Inclusive Classroom	MAT 131 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
	MAT 132 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
	MAT 233 Calculus III
	MAT 334 Differential Equations

Secondary Education with Social Studies (Political Science)

EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	POL 101 American Government
EDU 230 Communication Skills for Teachers	POL 206 Political Inquiry
EDU 202 Secondary Education Theories and Practices	POL 205 Comparative Politics
EDU 301 Adolescent Development and Learning Theory	POL 202 International Relations
EDU 347 ELL Strategies	POL 250 Political Geography
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	POL 314 or POL 315
EDU 346 Secondary Methods and Assessment	POL 220 or POL 273
EDU 403 Professional Seminar	POL Senior Seminar
EDU 407 Student Teaching	POL 200- or 300- level elective
EDU 408 Student Teaching	ECO 105 Economics
SPE 340 Inclusive Classroom	PSY 100 General Psychology
	HIS 101 or HIS 122
	HIS 151 or HIS 152 or HIS 153
	HIS 200- or 300- level European History
	HIS African, Asian, or Latin American History
	HIS 216 Pennsylvania History

Early Childhood Education with Accounting

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	ACC 101 Financial Accounting
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	ACC 201 Intermediate Accounting I
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	ACC 202 Intermediate Accounting II
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	ACC 325 Cost Accounting
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	ACC 330 Tax Accounting
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	ACC 338 Advanced Accounting
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	ACC 408 Auditing
EDU 324 Language Arts	ACC 400-level seminar
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Art

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	ART 103 Design I
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	ART 101 Drawing I
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	ART 112 Painting I
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	ART 113 Sculpture I
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	ART 212 or ART 213
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	ART 400 Advanced Studio Topics
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	Art History
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Arts Administration

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	ARA Introduction to Arts Administration
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	ACC 101 Financial Accounting
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	ARA Production/Practice Course
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	ARA History/Theory Course
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	ARA 390 or ARA 270
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	ARA 382 Internship
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	ARA 490 Senior Seminar
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Biology

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	BIO 151 General Biology I
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	BIO 152 General Biology II
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	BIO 203 Genetics
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	BIO Elective – Group 1
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	BIO Elective – Group 2
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	BIO Elective – Group 3
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	BIO 400-level Seminar
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Criminology

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	SOC 210 Research Methods
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	SOC 211 Statistics
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	SOC 213 Social Theory
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	SOC 251 Crime and Deviance
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	SOC 490 Seminar
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	SOC Intermediate Specialized Course
EDU 324 Language Arts	SOC Advanced Application Course
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Economics

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	ECO 105 Principles of Economics
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	ECO 207 Statistical Analysis for Econ/Bus
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	ECO 302 History of Economics Ideas
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	ECO 307 Econometrics
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	ECO 335 Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	ECO 336 Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	ECO 492 Senior Seminar
EDU 324 Language Arts	ECO Elective
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with English

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	ENG 201 British Literature to 1789
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	ENG 204 American Literature
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	ENG 202 British Literature from 1789
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	Group 2 English Course
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	Group 3 English Course (American)
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	Group 4 English Course (Late British)
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	Group 5 English Course
EDU 324 Language Arts	ENG 399 or ENG 491
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Environmental Studies

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	ESS 101 Intro to Environmental Issues
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	ECO 224 Environmental Economics
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	POL 321 Environmental Policy
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	ANY/PSY 265 Ecological Psychology
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	SOC 291 Environmental Sociology
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	ESS 325 GIS
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	ESS 400 Environment Seminar
EDU 324 Language Arts	SYN 380 Religion and the Environment
EDU 327 ELL Strategies	BIO 152 or ESS 205 or SPP J51
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Family Studies

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	SOC 261 The Family
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	SOC 210 Methods
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	SOC 211 Statistics
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	SOC 213 Theory
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	SOC 470 Immigrant and Transitional Families
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	SOC 490 Senior Seminar
EDU 324 Language Arts	Sociology Elective
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Fashion

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	ART 103 Design I
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	FAS 112 Fashion Fundamentals
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	FAS 105 Visual Literacy
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	FAS 200 Textile Fundamentals
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	FAS Fashion History
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	FAS 490 Seminar
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	FAS Elective
EDU 324 Language Arts	FAS Elective
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with History

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	HIS 151 or HIS 152 or HIS 153
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	HIS World History
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	HIS European History
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	HIS US History
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	HIS World History
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	HIS 200- or 300-level Elective
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	HIS Senior Seminar
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Latin American/Caribbean Studies

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	LAS Intro to Latin American Studies
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	Five LAS Latin American Studies content
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	LAS 400 Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Mathematics

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	MAT 131 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	MAT 132 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	MAT 233 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	MAT 250 Foundations of Math
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	MAT 320 Linear Algebra
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	MAT 300- or 400- level course
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	MAT 300- or 400- level course
EDU 324 Language Arts	MAT 491 Senior Seminar
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Music Industry Studies

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	MUS 113 or MUS 120
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	MUS 243 The Business of Music
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	MUS 244 Music Marketing and Promotion
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	MUS 250 Live Audio Production
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	MUS Applied Music Course
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	MUS 300-level music industry course
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	MUS 300-level music industry course
EDU 324 Language Arts	MUS 491 Internship
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Political Science

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	POL 101 American Government
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	POL 202 Intro to International Relations
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	POL 205 Comparative Politics
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	POL 207 Research Methods
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	POL 315 Political Theory
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	POL Advanced Political Science Course
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	POL Seminar
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Psychology

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	PSY 100 General Psychology
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	PSY 200 Research Design and Analysis I
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	PSY 201 Research Design and Analysis II
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	PSY 206 Social Psychology
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	PSY Group 1 Course
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	Two PSY Group 2 Course
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	PSY Group 3 Course
EDU 324 Language Arts	PSY 405 or PSY 406 Seminar
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Religious Studies

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	Five REL courses
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	300-level REL course
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	REL 491 Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Philosophy

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	PHI History of Philosophy course
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	PHI Reality/Knowledge course
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	PHI Value Theory course
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	PHI Difference and Diversity course
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	PHI 481 Thesis or additional PHI core course
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	PHI 150 Critical Thinking
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	PHI 391 or PHI 491 Seminar
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Sociology

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	SOC 210 Methods
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	SOC 211 Statistics
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	SOC 213 Theory
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	200-level Sociology Elective
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	300-level Sociology Course
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	400-level Sociology Course
EDU 324 Language Arts	SOC 490 Senior Seminar
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Spanish

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	SPA 202 or SPA 204 Intermediate Spanish II
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	SPA 301 Advanced Spanish I
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	SPA 302 Advanced Spanish II
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	Three 300-level SPA courses
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	SPA 492 Senior Seminar
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with French

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	FRE 202 Intermediate French II
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	FRE 301 Advanced French I
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	FRE 302 Advanced French II
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	Three 300-level French culture/literature courses
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	FRE 492 Senior Seminar
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Theatre

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	THR 101 The Creative Process
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	THR 150 Acting Studio I
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	THR 210 Design Fundamentals
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	THR 110 Intro to Theatre Technology
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities	THR 280 Script Analysis
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy	300-level Dramatic Literature Course
EDU 350 Instructional Technology	THR 288 or THR 289
EDU 324 Language Arts	THE 491 Senior Seminar
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

Early Childhood Education with Women’s & Gender Studies

EDU 235 Mathematical Reasoning for Elem Teachers	WGS 210 Introducing Sex and Gender
EDU 200 Introduction to Early Childhood Ed	Four WGS courses
EDU 250 Child/Adolescent Lit for K-12 Educators	WGS 200-level internship
EDU 320 PK-4 Math/Science Assessment and Instruction	WGS 400 Seminar
EDU 321 PK-4 Social Studies, Arts, and Humanities
EDU 323 Emergent and Early Literacy
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies
EDU 328 PreK-4 Practicum
EDU 402 Professional Seminar
EDU 409 Student Teaching
EDU 410 Student Teaching
SPE 380 Inclusive Classroom

K-12 Special Education with Accounting

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	ACC 101 Financial Accounting
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	ACC 201 Intermediate Accounting I
SPE 251 High Incidence	ACC 202 Intermediate Accounting II
SPE 252 Low Incidence	ACC 325 Cost Accounting
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	ACC 330 Tax Accounting
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	ACC 338 Advanced Accounting
SPE 401 Practicum	ACC 408 Auditing
SPE 414 Student Teaching	ACC 400-level seminar
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Art

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	ART 103 Design I
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	ART 101 Drawing I
SPE 251 High Incidence	ART 112 Painting I
SPE 252 Low Incidence	ART 113 Sculpture I
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	ART 212 or ART 213
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	ART 400 Advanced Studio Topics
SPE 401 Practicum	Art History
SPE 414 Student Teaching
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Arts Administration

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	ARA Introduction to Arts Administration
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	ACC 101 Financial Accounting
SPE 251 High Incidence	ARA Production/Practice Course
SPE 252 Low Incidence	ARA History/Theory Course
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	ARA 390 or ARA 270
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	ARA 382 Internship
SPE 401 Practicum	ARA 490 Senior Seminar
SPE 414 Student Teaching
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Biology

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	BIO 151 General Biology I
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	BIO 152 General Biology II
SPE 251 High Incidence	BIO 203 Genetics
SPE 252 Low Incidence	BIO Elective – Group 1
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	BIO Elective – Group 2
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	BIO Elective – Group 3
SPE 401 Practicum	BIO 400-level Seminar
SPE 414 Student Teaching
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Criminology

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	SOC 210 Research Methods
SPE 251 High Incidence	SOC 211 Statistics
SPE 252 Low Incidence	SOC 213 Social Theory
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	SOC 251 Crime and Deviance
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	SOC 490 Seminar
SPE 401 Practicum	SOC Intermediate Specialized Course
SPE 414 Student Teaching	SOC Advanced Application Course
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Economics

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	ECO 105 Principles of Economics
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	ECO 207 Statistical Analysis for Econ/Bus
SPE 251 High Incidence	ECO 302 History of Economics Ideas
SPE 252 Low Incidence	ECO 307 Econometrics
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	ECO 335 Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	ECO 336 Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
SPE 401 Practicum	ECO 492 Senior Seminar
SPE 414 Student Teaching	ECO Elective
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with English

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	ENG 201 British Literature to 1789
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	ENG 204 American Literature
SPE 251 High Incidence	ENG 202 British Literature from 1789
SPE 252 Low Incidence	Group 2 English Course
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	Group 3 English Course (American)
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	Group 4 English Course (Late British)
SPE 401 Practicum	Group 5 English Course
SPE 414 Student Teaching	ENG 399 or ENG 491
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Environmental Studies

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	ESS 101 Intro to Environmental Issues
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	ECO 224 Environmental Economics
SPE 251 High Incidence	POL 321 Environmental Policy
SPE 252 Low Incidence	ANY/PSY 265 Ecological Psychology
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	SOC 291 Environmental Sociology
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	ESS 325 GIS
SPE 401 Practicum	ESS 400 Environment Seminar
SPE 414 Student Teaching	SYN 380 Religion and the Environment
SPE 415 Student Teaching	BIO 152 or ESS 205 or SPP J51
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Family Studies

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	SOC 261 The Family
SPE 251 High Incidence	SOC 210 Methods
SPE 252 Low Incidence	SOC 211 Statistics
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	SOC 213 Theory
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	SOC 470 Immigrant and Transitional Families
SPE 401 Practicum	SOC 490 Senior Seminar
SPE 414 Student Teaching	Sociology Elective
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Fashion

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	ART 103 Design I
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	FAS 112 Fashion Fundamentals
SPE 251 High Incidence	FAS 105 Visual Literacy
SPE 252 Low Incidence	FAS 200 Textile Fundamentals
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	FAS Fashion History
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	FAS 490 Seminar
SPE 401 Practicum	FAS Elective
SPE 414 Student Teaching	FAS Elective
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with History

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	HIS 151 or HIS 152 or HIS 153
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	HIS World History
SPE 251 High Incidence	HIS European History
SPE 252 Low Incidence	HIS US History
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	HIS World History
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	HIS 200- or 300-level Elective
SPE 401 Practicum	HIS Senior Seminar
SPE 414 Student Teaching
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Latin American/Caribbean Studies

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	LAS Intro to Latin American Studies
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	Five LAS Latin American Studies content
SPE 251 High Incidence	LAS 400 Seminar
SPE 252 Low Incidence
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations
SPE 401 Practicum
SPE 414 Student Teaching
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Mathematics

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	MAT 131 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	MAT 132 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
SPE 251 High Incidence	MAT 233 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
SPE 252 Low Incidence	MAT 250 Foundations of Math
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	MAT 320 Linear Algebra
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	MAT 300- or 400- level course
SPE 401 Practicum	MAT 300- or 400- level course
SPE 414 Student Teaching	MAT 491 Senior Seminar
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Music Industry Studies

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	MUS 113 or MUS 120
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	MUS 243 The Business of Music
SPE 251 High Incidence	MUS 244 Music Marketing and Promotion
SPE 252 Low Incidence	MUS 250 Live Audio Production
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	MUS Applied Music Course
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	MUS 300-level music industry course
SPE 401 Practicum	MUS 300-level music industry course
SPE 414 Student Teaching	MUS 491 Internship
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Political Science

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	POL 101 American Government
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	POL 202 Intro to International Relations
SPE 251 High Incidence	POL 205 Comparative Politics
SPE 252 Low Incidence	POL 207 Research Methods
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	POL 315 Political Theory
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	POL Advanced Political Science Course
SPE 401 Practicum	POL Seminar
SPE 414 Student Teaching
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Psychology

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	PSY 100 General Psychology
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	PSY 200 Research Design and Analysis I
SPE 251 High Incidence	PSY 201 Research Design and Analysis II
SPE 252 Low Incidence	PSY 206 Social Psychology
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	PSY Group 1 Course
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	Two PSY Group 2 Course
SPE 401 Practicum	PSY Group 3 Course
SPE 414 Student Teaching	PSY 405 or PSY 406 Seminar
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Religious Studies

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	Five REL courses
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	300-level REL course
SPE 251 High Incidence	REL 491 Seminar
SPE 252 Low Incidence
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations
SPE 401 Practicum
SPE 414 Student Teaching
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Philosophy

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	PHI History of Philosophy course
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	PHI Reality/Knowledge course
SPE 251 High Incidence	PHI Value Theory course
SPE 252 Low Incidence	PHI Difference and Diversity course
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	PHI 481 Thesis or additional PHI core course
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	PHI 150 Critical Thinking
SPE 401 Practicum	PHI 391 or PHI 491 Seminar
SPE 414 Student Teaching
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Sociology

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	SOC 210 Methods
SPE 251 High Incidence	SOC 211 Statistics
SPE 252 Low Incidence	SOC 213 Theory
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	200-level Sociology Elective
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	300-level Sociology Course
SPE 401 Practicum	400-level Sociology Course
SPE 414 Student Teaching	SOC 490 Senior Seminar
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Spanish

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	SPA 202 or SPA 204 Intermediate Spanish II
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	SPA 301 Advanced Spanish I
SPE 251 High Incidence	SPA 302 Advanced Spanish II
SPE 252 Low Incidence	Three 300-level SPA courses
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	SPA 492 Senior Seminar
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations
SPE 401 Practicum
SPE 414 Student Teaching
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with French

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	FRE 202 Intermediate French II
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	FRE 301 Advanced French I
SPE 251 High Incidence	FRE 302 Advanced French II
SPE 252 Low Incidence	Three 300-level French culture/literature courses
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	FRE 492 Senior Seminar
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations
SPE 401 Practicum
SPE 414 Student Teaching
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Theatre

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	THR 101 The Creative Process
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	THR 150 Acting Studio I
SPE 251 High Incidence	THR 210 Design Fundamentals
SPE 252 Low Incidence	THR 110 Intro to Theatre Technology
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment	THR 280 Script Analysis
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations	300-level Dramatic Literature Course
SPE 401 Practicum	THR 288 or THR 289
SPE 414 Student Teaching	THE 491 Senior Seminar
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

K-12 Special Education with Women’s & Gender Studies

SPE 210 Introduction to Special Education	WGS 210 Introducing Sex and Gender
SPE 250 Child/Adolescent Literature for K-12 Educators	Four WGS courses
SPE 251 High Incidence	WGS 200-level internship
SPE 252 Low Incidence	WGS 400 Seminar
SPE 352 Special Education Methodology/Assessment
SPE 353 Instructional Technology Adaptations
SPE 401 Practicum
SPE 414 Student Teaching
SPE 415 Student Teaching
SPE 416 Professional Seminar
EDU 320 PK-4 Math and Science Assessment
EDU 350 Instructional Technology
EDU 323 Emergent Literacy
EDU 324 Language Arts
EDU 327 ELL Strategies

Courses

EDU 200
Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Applied Child Development and Learning
This course will provide an overview of the basic principles in development from prenatal to adolescent. The student will review trends in contemporary research on physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development from birth to adolescence and the impact of the interaction of these various aspects of development upon the individual as a whole. Major issues examined in this course include the relation of nature to nurture, of genes to environment, of the developing individual to the changing social context, and of mental health to school performance and learning theories. The course will begin with the history of developmental psychology. The student will be expected to discuss the contexts in which children live, with a particular focus on family, peers, and the larger cultural context. The course will end with an examination of physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development, with consideration of the cultural context, and focusing particularly within the family unit. GENERAL STUDIES FOUNDATIONS-SOCIAL SCIENCE

EDU 202
Middle Level and Secondary Education: Theories and Practices
This course is designed to prepare students to teach in a Middle Level and/or Secondary Level environment. The course will be built around two philosophies: 1) a Middle Level structure for grades 4 through 8 and 2) a High School Level/ Secondary structure for grades 7-12. A strong focus of the course will be on the transition of elementary students into the Middle Level environment and the subsequent transition of Middle Level students into the High School/ Secondary Level environment. The types of teams and departmental organizations found in the school settings will be discussed. The role of adolescent development will be studied as it impacts student performance in both settings. An initial study of learning theory will be presented to lay a foundation for the study of instructional methodology in both levels of schooling.

EDU 230
Communications Skills for Teachers
Teacher certification candidates will develop and refine oral and written communications skills with a focus on delivering instruction, conducting parent-teacher conferences, and collaborating with peers. Teacher certification candidates will also develop proficiency in written English language usage with a focus on communication with parents, administrators, and community agencies or businesses. (Prerequisite: ENG 102)

EDU 301
Adolescent Development and Learning
This course is designed for students who have a secondary education concentration, and it will focus on the transitionary period between childhood and adulthood which we call adolescence. We will examine the fundamental physical, cognitive, and social transitions of adolescence, the environmental contexts of adolescence, and the psychosocial development that occurs during this period. While doing so,we will also explore the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, information processing, Kohlberg, Dweck, and others as they relate to adolescent development, teaching, and learning.

EDU 320
PK-4 Mathematics/Science: Instruction and Assessment
This course is designed to provide participant with the current theory, research, and processes associated with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics instruction and assessment for young children (PK – 4). Participants will build familiarity with the PA Early Learning Standards for Mathematical Thinking and Expression and Scientific Thinking & Technology and the PA Standards for Mathematics; Science & Technology; and Environment & Ecology. Early Childhood Teacher Candidates will develop their lesson planning skills and an understanding of how to construct a unit of study, using Bloom’s Taxonomy and Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences as guides for engaging diverse learners in varied levels of mathematical and scientific thinking.

EDU 321
PK-4 Social Studies,Arts & Humanities: Instruction and Assessment
The underlying assumptions of the social studies methods course are embedded in constructivist philosophy. In this approach, students are thought to learn best when they are involved directly in authentic experiences. The experiences are planned and mediated by the teacher such that students gain in-depth understandings of their own lives within a diverse society and of today’s world. Teachers must plan carefully and thoroughly for such activities to take place successfully. They must take into account student characteristics and prior experiences in order to create meaningful experiences. Most likely, in this problem-centered approach, students become engaged from multiple perspectives, thus instruction and learning are “integrated.” This is where the Arts (ex. Art, Music, Theater) and the Humanities (ex. Literature, Foreign Languages) enter the picture, supported by the Mathematics and the Sciences. Social Studies units will be built on this Interdisciplinary approach using Children’s Literature as the source of the topic with all of the other subject areas working together to provide the opportunities to learn at the student’s own level. Students will become engaged in their work by integrating Art and Music under the guidance of the skilled classroom teacher. During the actual instructional event, teachers may spend much of their time as coaches and facilitators (rather than center stage disseminators of knowledge). Anticipated outcomes for the learners are in-depth conceptual knowledge, critical thinking processes, social skill development and positive self-esteem.

EDU 323
Early Childhood Learning: Emergent/Early Literacy and Language Development
This course focuses on early language and literacy development during the age span of birth through grade one. An emphasis will be placed on the development of theoretical conceptualizations, research-based methods of instruction, tools to assess student learning, and strategies to design developmentally appropriate instruction. Candidates will develop competency in implementing adult-child interactions and creating learning environments that support early language and literacy development. This course is a field-intensive methods course, requiring substantial classroom time at the Albright Early Learning Center AELC, at local preschools, and Head Start. Some classes will meet at the AELC.

EDU 324
Language Arts: Grades 2-4
This course introduces Early Childhood Education certification candidates to instruction and assessment strategies to support the literacy development of the child from grades 2 to 4. Candidates will develop an understanding of research-based strategies for supporting the development of developing and sustaining readers and writers. Course activities will include observation of classroom instruction as the certification candidates build a foundation of understanding of effective early literacy instruction and assessment. Candidates will tutor primary students and assist primary teachers with literacy instruction. Through this service learning, candidates will complete a minimum of 10 hours of level 2 field experiences.

EDU 327
English Language Learning Strategies for the Developing Child
This course introduces early childhood education certification candidates to instruction and assessment knowledge, laying the pedagogical foundations for teaching a diverse population (Pre-K-4). The purpose of this course is to provide students with the philosophical, theoretical, and instructional foundations for understanding the schooling experiences of English language learners. Within this broader context, historical, legal and policy issues will be examined to assess their impact on school practices and student performance. Candidates will examine and understand key concepts of first and second language acquisition, language proficiency, and comprehensible input, research-based instructional strategies for academic development and assessment, and parental involvement. While enrolled in this course, candidates will be participating in a Practicum Semester in which they will be team teaching with a classroom teacher in an inclusive setting. With this course, teacher candidates will become more knowledgeable and better prepared to teach in our ever- growing diverse society. Enrollment in this course is limited to students who have been admitted to Albright’s Early Childhood Education Teacher Certification Program and who have completed EDU 323 and 324. Clearances are required.

EDU 328
The Early Childhood Practicum
This course is designed to engage participants in the study of and practical application of research-based models of instruction and assessment. Candidates will develop an understanding of classroom management strategies, focusing on the development of high engagement learning environments that integrate social-emotional learning, discipline and self-regulation. Candidates will work in K-4 classrooms for four half-days (or two full days) during the Practicum semester. Collaboratively planning and implementing instruction with a primary classroom teacher, candidates will develop strategies to differentiate instruction. They will use flexible grouping and a variety of co-teaching models to implement data-driven instruction. Candidates meet weekly for on-campus seminars. Candidates will expand their understanding of teaching as a partnership with their students’ families and communities. They will develop a stronger understanding of how to promote wellness, good nutrition, and healthful practices in the PK-4 classroom.

EDU/ART 337
Teaching Arts in the Elementary School
This course engages art education candidates in developing an understanding of the philosophy and principles of art education in the elementary school curriculum. Students study classroom problems and procedures in various teaching situations. Emphasis is placed upon application, observation and evaluation of teaching at the elementary level. This course is a pre-student teaching experience in which each student prepares lessons for N-7 instruction. Activities include field trips, observations and classroom presentations.

EDU/ART 338
Teaching Arts in the Secondary School
This course engages art education candidates in the investigation of the concepts and values of art theory and practice as related to the secondary curriculum. Students study classroom problems and procedures in various teaching situations. Emphasis is placed upon application, observation and evaluation of teaching as related to the adolescent in the secondary school. This course is a pre-student teaching experience in which each student prepares lessons for secondary art instruction. Activities include field trips, observations and classroom presentations.

EDU 346
Secondary Methods of Instruction II
This course is required for students seeking Pennsylvania certification to teach biology, chemistry, physics, English, foreign language (Spanish or French), mathematics, and social studies at the secondary level. This course is divided into two segments. Segment 1 meets for seven 3-hour seminars to develop competency in research-based methods of instruction and assessment. Danielson’s Framework for Teaching guides the process of developing competencies in instructional planning, classroom management, assessment, instruction and professional responsibilities. Segment 2 is based on student observations in a classroom taught by highly qualified teachers (as defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education) in specific-content areas. These classroom teachers will conduct professional seminars during this segment, building competencies guided by Danielson’s Framework for Teaching.

EDU 347
English Language Learner Strategies for Adolescents
This course introduces middle level and secondary education certification candidates to instruction and assessment strategies for teaching English language learners, laying pedagogical foundations for teaching a diverse population. Within this broader context, historical, legal and policy issues will be examined to assess their impact on school practices and student performance. Candidates will examine and understand key concepts of first and second language acquisition, language proficiency, and comprehensible input, research-based instructional strategies for academic development and assessment, and parental involvement. When enrolled in this class, candidates will be co-teaching with a classroom teacher in an inclusive setting in their practicum semester. With this course, teacher candidates will be more knowledgeable and better prepared to teach in our ever- growing diverse society. Candidates will enroll concurrently in EDU 348, 440, and SPE 341. Enrollment in this course is limited to students who have completed EDU 343 and who have been admitted to Albright’s Teacher Certification Program. Clearances are required.

EDU 350
Instructional Technology
This course will prepare teacher certification candidates to use technology in the PK-12 environment and to reflect how technology impacts the teacher, the student and the classroom as a whole. Course objectives are developed in accordance with the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Performance Standards for Teachers as well as the PA Information Literacy Standards, which are located in the Academic Standards for Business, Computer, and Information Technology. The content of the course continually changes to meet the ongoing growth in this field. Enrollment in this course is limited to students who have been admitted to Albright’s Teacher Certification Program.

EDU 409
PK-4 Student Teaching and Seminar
Supervised practicum in teaching at the secondary level, this experience provides opportunities for gradual assumption of full instructional responsibility in Pk-4 classrooms. Daily, full-day for one semester, student teaching is under the guidance of classroom cooperating teachers and a college supervisor. Candidates complete a minimum of 12 weeks of level four field work. Student teachers meet on campus for seminars to support entry into the teaching profession. Students must apply for admission and be approved by The Teacher Education Committee prior to beginning the Professional Semester of Student Teaching.

EDU 411
Secondary Student Teaching and Seminar
Supervised practicum in teaching at the secondary level, this experience provides opportunities for gradual assumption of full instructional responsibility in a secondary classroom. Daily, full-day for one semester, student teaching is under the guidance of classroom cooperating teachers and a college supervisor. Candidates complete a minimum of 12 weeks of level four field work. Student teachers meet on campus for seminars to support entry into the teaching profession. Students must apply for admission and be approved by The Teacher Education Committee prior to beginning the Professional Semester of Student Teaching.

EDU 412
Art K-12 Student Teaching and Seminar
Supervised practicum in teaching at the elementary and secondary levels, this experience provides opportunities for gradual assumption of full instructional responsibility in an elementary art and a secondary art classroom. Daily, full-day for one semester, student teaching is under the guidance of classroom cooperating teachers and a college supervisor. Candidates complete a minimum of 12 weeks of level four field work. Student teachers meet on campus for seminars to support entry into the teaching profession. Students must apply for admission and be approved by The Teacher Education Committee prior to beginning the Professional Semester of Student Teaching.

SPE 340
The Secondary Inclusive Classroom: Assessment & Adaptations
This course is designed to meet the needs of teachers in today’s secondary inclusive classrooms presenting a variety of teaching and assessment strategies that have been proven effective in educating both general and special education students. The goals of this course are to have participants develop an understanding of the special educational needs of students with mild-moderate disabilities; to have participants develop a practical understanding and demonstrate a proficiency in creating and implementing teaching approaches designed to accommodate the individual needs of all students, both with and without disabilities, and to assess the individuals with both teacher made and professionally made materials for better programming in their classrooms.

SPE 380
The Early Childhood Inclusive Classroom: Assessment & Adaptations
This course is designed to meet the needs of teachers in today’s early childhood inclusive classrooms presenting a variety of teaching and assessment strategies that have been proven effective in educating both general and special education students. The goals of this course are to have participants develop an understanding of the special educational needs of students with mild-moderate disabilities; to have participants develop a practical understanding and demonstrate a proficiency in creating and implementing teaching approaches designed to accommodate the individual needs of all students, both with and without disabilities, and to assess the individuals with both teacher made and professionally made materials for better programming in their classrooms.

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Contact Us

Albright College
Education Department
Masters Hall
13th & Bern Streets
Reading, PA 19612-5234
Phone: 610-921-7766
Email Us

Education Department Chair, Coordinator of Graduate Studies, K-12 Education Advisor, Dr. Rodney Warfield, rwarfield@albright.edu

Early Childhood Education Advisor, Dr. Sue Seidenstricker, sseidenstricker@albright.edu

Secondary Education Advisor, Dr. Randall Grove, rgrove@albright.edu

Manager of Education Department Programs, Field Experience and Student Teaching Coordinator, Karen Rieker, krieker@albright.edu

Admission to the Teacher Certification Program

The following are the general requirements for inclusion and retention in all Albright College teacher certification programs culminating in a professional semester that includes student teaching. Specific requirements (minimum GPA, PDE tests, and course requirements) for teacher certification are revised for each entering class. Candidates for Pennsylvania teacher certification must consult with their Education Department adviser for current information regarding specific requirements. Students may apply for admission to the Teacher Certification program as soon as their sophomore year if the following conditions have been met. However, a student co-majoring in Education may not register for upper-level Education courses until they have been granted admission to the program.

Completion of the following courses with a C or better. A C- in any of these courses will require the student to repeat the course.
- ENG 101 and ENG 102
- EDU 250 (English co-majors may substitute a different Literature course)
- 2 mathematics courses
- A US History course
- General Psychology (if a Secondary, Art, or World Language certification seeker)
A cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessments
Submission of the Application to the Teacher Certification Program

Teacher Certification Requirements

The following are the general requirements for the professional semester that includes student teaching and to be on track to earn their certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education once student teaching is successfully completed. Specific requirements (minimum GPA, PDE tests, and course requirements) for teacher certification are revised for each entering class. Candidates for Pennsylvania teacher certification must consult with their Education Department adviser for current information regarding specific requirements.

Successful admission into an Albright Teacher Certification Program.
Passing scores on Pennsylvania required basic skills tests and certification tests.
A grade of C or above in all courses associated with teaching certificate. A C- in any of these courses will require the student to repeat the course.
Recommendation of concentration department.
Recommendation of Education Department.
Submission of the Application for Professional Semester
Formal admission to the professional semester by the Albright Teacher Education Committee in accordance with the screening and retention policies for teacher certification programs.
Minimum 3.0 GPA

All certification programs require extensive field and classroom experiences. Albright requires membership in the student organization of the Pennsylvania State Education Association in order to obtain professional liability insurance.

PDE Testing Requirements

Basic Skills Assessments

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requires all undergraduate teacher candidates to show competency in the basic skills of reading, writing, and mathematics. Albright education students must show competency in the basic skills before applying for the certification program at the end of their sophomore year. As of March 2016, students may show competency using different test vendors for each basic skill.

ETS’s Praxis Core Academic Skills: Reading, Writing, & Mathematics Tests
Passing Scores:
Reading (5712):          156
Writing (5722):           162
Mathematics (5732):   150

Achieve a composite score of 475 for all three Praxis Core skills tests, with no scores below the following minimums: Reading 148, Math 142, and Writing 158

Pearson’s PAPA (Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment): Reading, Mathematics &  Writing Modules                  

Achieve a passing score of 220 or above on each of the three modules

Achieve a composite score of 686 for all three modules, with no scores below the following minimums: Reading 193, Math 197, and Writing 192

SAT (Scholastic Achievement Test)     

Taken prior to college enrollment.

Achieve a score of 500 or higher on each individual section (Critical Reading, Writing, and Mathematics)

ACT+ Writing (American College Test Plus Writing)       

Taken prior to college enrollment.

Achieve the required score or higher on each individual section: Reading – 22; Mathematics – 21; and Writing – 21.

Clearances

All undergraduate and graduate students are strongly encouraged to have their clearances done each summer. This way, they will be valid for the entire academic year, and will not be an issue when needed to complete observations and field experiences. You must provide the Education Department with a current photocopy of each of the items below. Please submit these copies to the Manager of Education Department Programs in Office 9B or to educationdept@albright.edu. Keep the originals accessible for your use during the school year. If you are expecting any of your results via email, be sure to check your spam or junk folder as well as your inbox.

STUDENT PSEA MEMBERSHIP

Apply for and keep current for all field experiences, including student teaching
Cost: 1-year $30, 2-year $53, 3-year $73, 4-year $90; can be obtained online

ACT 34 -PA CRIMINAL HISTORY CLEARANCE

Apply for and renew every JULY
Cost: $22.00; can be obtained and received online

ACT 151 -PA CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE

Apply for and renew every JULY
Cost: $13.00; can be obtained and received online

ACT 114 – FEDERAL CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD

Apply for and renew every JULY
Cost: $23.85; follow registration instructions on website

TB TUBERCULIN PPD TEST (ST8)

Get tested before beginning your practicum/methods experience and again prior to student teaching
Cost: minimal, varies by testing location

*Additional requirements may exist for specific school districts.

Early Field Experience – Secondary Only

At Albright College, each secondary education student is required to complete EDU 214, “Early Field Experience” during the Interim of the junior year, and EDU 314, “Early Field Experience II,” in January, during the Interim of the senior year.

“Early Field Experience” is an experiential course designed to acquaint the prospective teacher candidate with the reality of classroom teaching. Students are assigned to work with a teacher in a classroom in a local school for 150 hours of on-the-job training.

How to Apply:

In order to participate in Early Field I or II, students must:

Complete an Early Field Application and submit it to the Manager of Education Programs at educationdept@albright.edu
Have current background clearances. Students must have background clearances prior to entering any Pennsylvania Public School. This is a state regulation and there are no exceptions.
Have a current membership to Student PSEA. This membership provides you with essential liability insurance while you are in the schools completing your fieldwork. Proof of membership must be on file with the Education Department prior to your early field placement in January.
Register for the Interim session of EDU 214 or EDU 314
Attend an orientation meeting

If you have any questions, please contact the Manager of Education Department Programs.

Student Teaching

Successful completion of student teaching is required for certification by Albright College and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. During the professional semester at Albright College, each education student is assigned two placements of student teaching to complete 12 weeks of Student Teaching in a classroom setting. Student teaching assignments are secured by Albright’s director of field experiences in cooperation with Pre-K – 12 school districts in Berks County and surrounding areas. During this time the students are mentored by a college supervisor and the classroom teachers as they develop their professional teaching skills.

Student Teachers must also complete a professional seminar course during their student teaching assignment.

Admission to the professional semester of student teaching begins with an electronic application, completed and submitted to the Manager of Education Department Programs. The application process also includes applying for all background clearances. All the required directions and forms are listed below as well as the link to the PDE website where background clearance information can be found.

Applications and Forms

Awards

Early Childhood Education Award – A distinguished student teacher award for a student who excels in the Early Childhood Education Program
Secondary Education Award (M. Briel Award) – A cash award, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Briel in memory of Elwood F. Briel, is bestowed by the Albright College Education Department upon a senior or graduate pursuing teacher certification who demonstrates outstanding performance in secondary classroom teaching
Mertz Award – The income from an investment provided by Edgar T. Mertz in honor of his wife, Patricia Shearer Mertz, Class of ’53, is awarded to an Albright junior currently enrolled in the Teacher Education Program who shows promise of excellence or outstanding performance as a classroom teacher. The recipient is selected by Albright’s education faculty, and the proceeds of the award are designated to satisfy college costs in the senior year.
Grace Jones Memorial Award – This award is given in memory of our beloved colleague, Grace Jones. It honors an exemplary elementary education teaching candidate. The recipient of this award displays evidence of high ethical standards, consistent professional interactions, exemplary performance during student teaching, and a passion for teaching-all competencies emphasized by Grace during her tenure as supervisor and instructor in Albright’s Teacher Certification Program.

Organizations and Links

Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Background Clearance Requirements
Praxis Core basic skills test
PAPA (Pre-service Academic Performance Assessment) basic skills test
PECT (Pennsylvania Educator Certification Tests) for ECE and Special Education certificates
ETS Praxis Tests for Pennsylvania for K-12, Secondary and Middle Level certificates