Exit from the Programs
Students seeking award of the degree in the major only, without certification, must:
- Receive approval of the Education department and any other appropriate department (s) for completion of their degree plan.
- Satisfy all requirements of the major, except the professional internship and Pennsylvania certification test results, with a cumulative and major grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
- Complete a College approved minor or department concentration, where required, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Complete an alternative internship experience of at least 6 credits, as approved by the Department of Education.
- Satisfy all requirements of the major with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- Earn a grade of P (Pass) in the Professional Internship.
- Complete a College-approved minor or department concentration, where required, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Complete two math courses (with MA prefix), one English composition course and one English literature course.
- Earn passing scores for Pennsylvania on the appropriate specialty area test (s) of the PRAXIS II series. Students completing the Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Music Education, Art and/or Special Education programs also must complete the Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge test successfully.
- Formally and publicly present a portfolio summarizing activities and experiences in professional education and demonstrating satisfaction of all required competencies.
- Receive approval of the Education Department and appropriate major department (s).
- Arrange for Praxis test score label (s) to be sent to the Education department showing passing scores on all required tests.
- Submit the application for Pennsylvania certification to the Education Department.
