Academic Programs
Pathways: Majors and Minors
As a student in the College of Education, you may select from eight undergraduate majors, with many options within majors. The College of Education offers teacher preparation in 20 specialty degree programs leading to an initial level teaching certification (Instructional I) valid in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
In addition, majors in Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHS) and Education and Public Policy (EPP) prepare students for education-related careers in a wide variety of settings including government and non-profit organizations, mental health clinics and vocational programs.
You may choose to enhance your major degree program with the selection of a minor. Education majors may pursue any minor offered by University colleges and programs.
The College of Education offers several minors and a certificate program.
Academic Departments
The college consists of four academic departments:
Curriculum and Instruction
- Elementary and Early Childhood Education- B.S.
- Middle Level Education - B.S.
- Secondary Education - B.S.
- World Languages Education - B.S.
Education Policy Studies
Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education
Learning and Performance Systems
Minors
Certificate
For Additional Information
- Entrance and Exit Criteria
- Concurrent Majors
- Literature Selections - For ALL teacher certification programs.