Undergraduate Degree Bachelor of Science in Education Elementary Education. This program is designed to provide a broad education, an understanding of children, and the knowledge, skills, and strategies to teach all aspects of the elementary school program. Graduates qualify for a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate, which is valid for six years of teaching grades kindergarten through six and middle school. The program includes field experiences and a full semester of student teaching during the senior year. These experiences are usually undertaken in public and private schools in the greater Philadelphia area.
Students have opportunities to work in urban, rural, and suburban settings.
Minor Elementary education Typical Courses Child Development and Behavior Classroom Management Creativity in the Classroom Introduction to Reading Instruction Self and Group Processes in the Classroom Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School Special Study Opportunities Students have the opportunity to participate in the National Student Exchange Program, spending a semester at a participating college or university in the United States. Students also may elect to have one student teaching assignment in the Study Abroad Program. Students frequently tutor youngsters in the local community and are encouraged to volunteer for work in children s programs. A complete listing of faculty and their academic qualifications for this program can be obtained from the contact person listed below.