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Requirements for Teacher Education

Regardless of the program, the Education Department at Saint Vincent College combines content area course work, education coursework and field experience with a liberal arts tradition. As a result of this instruction, candidates who complete certification at Saint Vincent College are extremely well prepared and are thus very successful in passing all parts of the Praxis examinations (see Praxis Exams for more information) and in obtaining teaching positions. Students can become certified in many areas at Saint Vincent College.

Students can also dual-certify and add certifications by following specified guidelines provided by their education advisor. Please review the advising guides provided below.

Continuing Education

Continuing education students can add to their employment marketability by obtaining teaching certification. Students can match their previously taken undergraduate course work to the advising sheet in their desired certification area and enroll to take the remaining necessary certification courses. Please be reminded that postbaccalaureate students must complete a minimum of 24 credits on-campus and have a 3.0 GPA.

Contact the Office of Graduate and Continuting Education Admissions at 724-805-2233 to submit an application and for more information. You may also contact your Education Advisor to review your transcripts and to enroll in continuing education courses in order to begin completing a teaching certification immediately.

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