Education Major
Teachers who learn to engage the hearts and minds of students are successful in their careers. Rosemont’s focus on individual mentoring and small class size give our students the room to explore their strengths and what they will bring to their future classroom.
Rosemont offers a BS in Elementary Education with a PK-4 Certification and a BS in
Elementary Education with a combined PK-4 and Special Education PK-12 Certifications.
Rosemont majors that offer teaching certification include Art (PK-12), Biology (7-12), Chemistry (7-12), English (7-12), History/Social Studies (7-12), Mathematics (7-12) and Spanish (PK-12).
Our students are immersed from their first year of study in the field through classroom observation allowing them to develop their own unique teaching style. The education program will provide students with one-to-one guidance and preparation for elementary, middle, secondary education, special education, adult literacy career options, and many more.
Rosemont College Department of Education offers two degree options and seven certification programs.
The BS in Elementary Education provides the student with the ability to teach in pre-school through Grade 4. The successful completion of this program, in addition to meeting all testing and GPA requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, will lead to acquiring an Instructional I certification in the PK-4 span.
Requirements for a BS in Elementary Education
Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credits to graduate. Education students typically acquire more than the minimum number.
Students must complete the requirements for the Teacher Education Program in Elementary Education and the general education requirements of the College.
Elementary Education PK-4 Required Courses
The course requirements detailed below have been developed to meet the certification standards promulgated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education(PDE).
Development, Cognition, and Learning
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EDU 0201 |
Observation and Analysis |
3 credits |
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EDU 0240 |
Topics in Learning |
3 credits |
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PSY 0200 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 credits |
Subject Matter, Pedagogy, Content
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EDU 0200 |
Development of Education in the United States |
3 credits |
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EDU 0250 |
Early Childhood Education |
3 credits |
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EDU 0260 |
Children’s Literature |
3 credits |
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EDU 0420 |
Teaching RELA: N-4 |
3 credits |
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EDU 0425 |
Teaching Mathematics: N-4 |
3 credits |
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EDU 0403 |
Teaching Science |
3 credits |
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EDU 0404 |
Teaching Social Studies |
3 credits |
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EDU 0405 |
Teaching the Arts in Elementary School |
3 credits |
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EDU 0395 |
Teaching Phys. Ed. And Health |
1.5 credits |
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EDU 0427 |
Technology in the Curriculum |
1.5 credits |
Assessment
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EDU 0385 |
Educational Assessment and Statistics |
3 credits
|
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PSY 0361 |
Educational Psychology |
3 credits |
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EDU 0230 |
The School, the Family, and the Community |
3 credits |
Professionalism
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EDU 0220 |
Effective Teaching Strategies in PK-12 Classrooms |
3 credits |
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PHI 0272 |
Ethics and Social Values |
3 credits |
Required Supporting Courses
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EDU 0270 |
Classroom Behavior Management |
3 credits |
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EDU 0280 |
Fundamentals of Special Education |
3 credits |
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EDU 0380 |
Working with Students with Disabilities and Gifted Students |
3 credits |
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EDU 0355 |
Principles and Practices of Working with English Language Learners |
3 credits |
Total Education Credits = 63
Student Teaching Credits = 12
The BS in Elementary Education PK-4 with PK-12 Special Education Certification Program provides the student with the ability to teach in pre-school through Grade 4 and in pre-school through Grade 8 special education classrooms. The successful completion of this program, in addition to meeting all testing and GPA requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, will lead to acquiring an Instructional I Certification in the PK-4 span and the PK-12 special education span.
Requirements For BS in Elementary Education with PK-12 Special Education
Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credits to graduate. Education students typically acquire more than the minimum number.
Students must complete the requirements for the Teacher Education Program in Elementary Education PK-4 with PK-12 Special Education Certification Program and the general education requirements of the College.
Elementary PK-4 with PK-12 Certification Required Courses
The course requirements detailed below have been developed to meet the certification standards promulgated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education(PDE)
Development, Cognition, and Learning
|
EDU 0201 |
Observation and Analysis |
3 credits |
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EDU 0322 |
Secondary Special Education and Transition Services |
3 credits |
|
PSY 0200 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 credits |
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PSY 0100 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 credits |
Subject Matter Pedagogy
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EDU 0200 |
Development of Education in the United States |
3 credits |
|
EDU 0250 |
Early Childhood Education |
3 credits |
|
EDU 0260 |
Children’s Literature |
3 credits |
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EDU 0383 |
Diagnostic and Prescriptive Language Arts Instruction in Special Education |
3 credits |
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EDU 0386 |
Diagnostic and Prescriptive Mathematics Instruction in Special Education |
3 credits |
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EDU 0325 |
The Study of Autism Spectrum Disorders |
3 credits |
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EDU 0365 |
Practicum in High Incidence Disabilities |
3 credits |
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EDU 0405 |
Teaching the Arts in Elementary School |
3 credits |
|
EDU 0395 |
Teaching Phys. Ed. And Health |
1.5 credits |
|
EDU 0427 |
Technology in the Curriculum |
1.5 credits |
Assessment
|
EDU 0385 |
Educational Assessment and Statistics |
3 credits
|
|
PSY 0361 |
Educational Psychology |
3 credits |
Family and Community Collaborative Partnerships
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EDU 0230 |
The School, the Family, and the Community |
3 credits |
Professionalism
|
EDU 0220 |
Effective Teaching Strategies in PK-12 Classrooms |
3 credits |
|
PHI 0272 |
Ethics and Social Values |
3 credits |
Additional Requirements
|
EDU 0270 |
Classroom Behavior Management |
3 credits |
|
EDU 0280 |
Fundamentals of Special Education |
3 credits |
|
EDU 0380 |
Working with Students with Disabilities and Gifted Students |
3 credits |
|
EDU 0355 |
Principles and Practices of Working with English Language Learners |
3 credits |
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ASL I |
American Sign Language I |
3 credits |
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ASL II |
American Sign Language II |
3 credits |
Student Teaching = 12 credit hours
Students pursuing this certification must teach in both the regular elementary education classroom and the special education classroom.
Students may major in the following and obtain a teaching certification in the designated teaching span.
- Biology (7-12)
- Chemistry (7-12)
- English (7-12)
- History/Social Studies (7-12)
- Mathematics (7-12)
- Spanish (PK-12)
- Studio Art (PK-12)
Students may major in Studio Art and take the designated education courses to obtain an ART PK-12 teaching certification. Students must also fulfill all testing and GPA requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Program Requirements
Please refer to the Studio Art program to view the requirements for the major.
Listed below are the education requirements.
EDU-0200 Development of Education in the United States
EDU-0201 Observation and Analysis
EDU-0220 Teaching Strategies PK-12
EDU-0380 Working with Students with Disabilities and Gifted Students
EDU-0270 Classroom and Behavior Management
EDU-0280 Foundations of Special Education
EDU-0355 Principles and Practices of Working with ELL Learners
EDU-0401 Teaching Art K-12
EDU-0455 Student Teaching and Seminar
Students may major in Spanish and take the additional education credits required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to obtain the PK-12 teaching certification in Spanish. Students must also fulfill all testing and GPA requirements promulgated by PDE.
Program Requirements
Please see the academic requirements for the major in Spanish on the Rosemont website. In addition to these requirements, the following courses in education are required to fulfill the certification.
The course requirements detailed below have been developed so that they meet the certification standards which the Pennsylvania Department of Education has promulgated. Students will be eligible for certification upon completion of this program and the fulfillment of the testing and GPA requirements stipulated by PDE.
Development, Cognition, and Learning
|
EDU 0201 |
Observation and Analysis |
3 credits |
|
PSY 0200 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 credits |
Subject Matter Pedagogy
|
EDU 0200 |
Development of Education in the United States |
3 credits |
|
EDU 0000 |
Methods of Teaching Spanish |
3 credits |
|
EDU 0427 |
Technology in the Curriculum |
1.5 credits |
Assessment
|
EDU 0385 |
Educational Assessment and Statistics |
3 credits |
|
PSY 0361 |
Educational Psychology |
3 credits |
Family and Collaborative Partnerships
|
EDU 0230 |
The School, the Family, and the Community |
3 credits |
Professionalism
|
EDU 0220 |
Effective Teaching Strategies in PK-12 classrooms |
3 credits |
|
EDU 0380 |
Working with Students with Disabilities and Gifted Students |
3 credits |
Additional Requirements
Students must demonstrate that he/she have competencies related to adaptations and accommodations for diverse students, that is students with disabilities, gifted students, and ELL learners.
|
EDU 0280 |
Fundamentals of Special Education |
3 credits |
|
EDU 0355 |
Principles and Practices of Working With English Language Learners |
3 credits |
Student Teaching = 12 credits.
Secondary (with major subject) 7-12 Certification Program
Students may major in the following and obtain a teaching certification in the designated teaching span.
- Biology (7-12)
- Chemistry (7-12)
- English (7-12)
- History/Social Studies (7-12)
- Mathematics (7-12)
Please see the specific academic area (major) for program requirements in the subject area.
Required education courses for the grade 7-12 Certification program.
The course requirements detailed below have been developed so that they meet the certification standards which the Pennsylvania Department of Education has promulgated. Students will be eligible for certification upon completion of this program and the fulfillment of the testing and GPA requirements stipulated by PDE.
The following courses are required for certification at the Grade 7-12 span level in the Undergraduate College. Students wishing to teach a specific subject (Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics) are required to major in that subject and take the required number of education courses listed below.
Development, Cognition, and Learning
|
EDU 0201 |
Observation and Analysis |
3 credits |
|
PSY 0200 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 credits |
Subject Matter Pedagogy
|
EDU 0200 |
Development of Education in the United States |
3 credits |
|
EDU 0000 |
Methods of Teaching (Subject Area) |
3 credits |
|
EDU 0427 |
Technology in the Curriculum |
1.5 credits |
Assessment
|
EDU 0385 |
Educational Assessment and Statistics |
3 credits |
|
PSY 0361 |
Educational Psychology |
3 credits |
Family and Collaborative Partnerships
|
EDU 0230 |
The School, the Family, and the Community |
3 credits |
Professionalism
|
EDU 0350 |
Principles and Practices of Secondary Education |
3 credits |
|
EDU 0380 |
Working with Students with Disabilities and Gifted Students |
3 credits |
Additional Requirements
Students must demonstrate that he/she have competencies related to adaptations and accommodations for diverse students, that is students with disabilities, gifted students, and ELL learners.
|
EDU 0280 |
Fundamentals of Special Education |
3 credits |
|
EDU 0355 |
Principles and Practices of Working With English Language Learners |
3 credits |
Student Teaching = 12 credits.
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Academic Opportunities
Students receive one-to-one mentoring beginning the first year with the Director of Education.
Beginning freshman year, students are exposed to elementary, middle and secondary education classrooms. Field experience in classroom settings begins with acceptance into the program.
Students have completed their student teaching requirements in Lower Merion, Colonial, Haverford, Central Bucks, Radnor and Norristown School Districts. Opportunities are also available for placement in an urban setting such as the School District of Philadelphia.
First year students are admitted into the major and certification programs on a provisional basis as a "pre-education" major. The Pennsylvania Department of Education promulgates the requirements for "formal" admission to any approved teacher preparation program in Pennsylvania. After these criteria are met, students may then declare the major in PK-4 Elementary, PK-4 Elementary with PK-8 Certification, or the certification track.
The requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education are as follows:
- Students must complete 48 credits of general education and introductory education courses.
- A GPA of 3.0 (or reasonable expectation of achieving a 3.0 prior to student teaching).
- Six credits of college level mathematics
- Three credits of English composition and three credits of English Literature
- Interview with the Director of Teacher Education
- Passing scores in the Basic Skills Requirement tests for educators*
*The Basic Skills Requirement can be satisfied by passing scores on the following.
Education Majors must, in most circumstances, maintain a 3.0 GPA in order to be certified in Pennsylvania. Students must also pass the appropriate PECT and current instructional content assessments. As of March, 2016, PDE is permitting students to use “mixed” test scores from vendors for the basic skills requirement. Please see the Director of Teacher Education for specific details.
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Steps to Certification in Pennsylvania
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Faculty
Denise M. Falconi, Ed.D.
Director of Teacher Education and Certification Officer
denise.falconi@rosemont.edu
610-527-0200 xt. 2321