Helpful Links for Current Students
Check Sheets
Use these academic plans in conjunction with your academic advisor to keep track of what requirements have been met towards your degree program.
Suggested Course Lists & Other Links:
All Teacher Preparation Programs
- Literature Course Requirements [Required for all teacher prep programs]
Pre K - 4th Grade (EECE)
4th - 8th Grade Middle Level
Education & Public Policy
Rehabilitation & Human Services
Secondary Education
- Work Experience Hours (40 hours)
Special Education
Clearances:
Clearances are required for your field experiences, student teaching and may be required for some internships.
Teacher Testing
Entrance to Major Testing
Undergraduate students in all teacher certification programs must successfully complete a basic skills assessment required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators
All students need passing scores for the Math, Reading & Writing sections of
the CORE exam. https://www.ets.org/praxis/about/core/.
Certification Testing
To qualify for for a certificate in Pennsylvania, a student must also meet all testing requirements established by the State Board of Education.