Pennsylvania currently has interstate certification agreements with 38 states. During the one semester supervised field experience, students visit a minimum of four schools in both urban and suburban districts at which time they have the opportunity to observe, assist, and analyze the teaching and learning environment. Faculty from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in collaboration with educators from surrounding school districts supervise the professional development of preservice science teachers. Students may enhance their professional development by working as a teaching assistant in various USP undergraduate laboratories. Community outreach programs afford the student the opportunity to explore the realities of teaching.
Students can assist teachers, and serve as tutors and mentors.