ALLEGHENY, BOYCE, NORTH, SOUTH
Associate of Arts (099.3)

This program prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution for teacher certification in grades of 4–8 or 7–12. Students are offered a broad college background along with skills and knowledge necessary for Middle Level and Secondary Certification.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

1. Identify current PA teacher certification requirements, including the development of a professional portfolio and demonstrate behaviors appropriate to the profession.
2. Identify, develop and utilize resources, materials and technology for the classroom, including but not limited to the Pennsylvania Department of Education resources, (i.e., Academic standards).
3. Observe students in grades 4-12 in their learning environment and empirically document these observations.
4. Classify learning theories and psychological principles in relation to the development of an educational philosophy and pedagogical practices.
5. Discuss, analyze and evaluate past and present topics in education.
6. Describe the role of the classroom teacher in meeting the needs of all students including those with sensory, behavioral, physical, language, cognitive, cultural and learning differences.

Graduates achieving a minimum of 3.0 GPA are eligible to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in education, leading to Middle Level or Secondary Teacher Certification. Teacher certification candidates must successfully pass the required PRAXIS exams and be eligible for clearance through the Federal Criminal History Record (ACT114), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Check (ACT34), the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse History Clearance Act (ACT151)

Degree Requirements

See the graduation checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 60–64