Please note, a minimum of 120 credits is required to earn the baccalaureate degree. Additionally, the PA. Dept. of Education requires ALL students seeking certification to take 2 Math courses, Eng. Literature, Eng. Comp, US. History and Geography. In addition to completing their major courses, students may transfer credits or take coursework in our AA in Liberal Arts program to fulfill the required number of credits.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 200 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 201* | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 202 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 204W* | Inclusive Education | 3 |
| EDUC 205 | The Developing Child | 3 |
| EDUC 211 | Education Psychology with Field Experience | 3 |
| EDUC 212/412 | Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDUC 234 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EDUC 240/400 | Early Literacy Foundations | 3 |
| EDUC 282/382* | Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDUC 306 | Science and Health for Children | 3 |
| EDUC 308 | Teaching Social Studies | 3 |
| EDUC 310 | Math for the Teacher of Children | 3 |
| EDUC 328* | Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDUC 380 | Communication Arts for Children | 3 |
| EDUC 408* | Education Seminar with Field Experience (110 hours) | 3 |
| EDUC 410** | Student Teaching | 12 |
| EDUC 420 | Seminar in Student Teaching (online synchronous) | 3 |
| Total | 63 |
*These courses have required field experience hours. More information about field experience.
**Students are required to work with their Academic Advisors to determine plan for student teaching.
Course Descriptions
Please visit the Academic Catalog for course descriptions.
Add a Minor in Psychology!
Interested in a Minor in Psychology as part of your bachelor's degree? Learn more!
Note: A minor can be added with a student's advisor after the student is enrolled. During the application process, you only need to choose your major/degree program. The minor will be added later.