Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

Please Note: All certification candidates accepted on or after September,
2009 (as CUS students) or after 2010 (as CLL students) must complete
nine credits of special education (EDU 381, 382, 384) and three credits
of teaching English language learners (EDU 290). This PDE requirement
is effective for certifications awarded after January 1, 2013. Updated
certification requirements follow.
UPDATED CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
(effective as noted above):
• Elementary/Middle Certification (grades 4-8): EDU 290,
301, 302, 310, 331, 338, 341, 346, 347, 381, 382, 384. (A
Middle Level concentration is a requirement with this certification.
Program alignment with PDE guidelines is in process.)
• Pre-K – 4th Grade Certification: EDU 290, 301, 302, 310,
331, 338, 346, 347, 361, 362, 381, 382, 384.
• Secondary or K-12 Certification: EDU 290, 301, 302, 310,
325, 330, 381, 382, 384. Special Education is a Dual
Certification. (Must be combined with another instructional
area).
• Special Education (Pre-K – 8) Certification (with either
Elementary/Middle or Early Childhood Certification):
EDU 290, 301, 302, 310, 331, 338, (341), 346, 347, (361,
362), 381, 382, 383, 384, 393.
• Special Education (7-12) Certification (with either K-12 or
Secondary certification): EDU 290, 301, 302, 310, 325, 330,
381, 382, 383, 384, 393.
Note: All certification students are required to take PSY 324 as a part
of the social science requirement in the program of basic studies.
PDE INSTRUCTIONAL CERTIFICATION
CHANGES
For instructional certificates issued before JANUARY 1, 2013,
the grade level limitations shall be the following:
(a) Early childhood (prekindergarten through grade three or
ages 3 through 8).
(b) Elementary (kindergarten through grade six or ages 4
through 11).
(c) Special education (prekindergarten through grade 12 or up to
age 21).
INSTRUCTIONAL CERTIFICATES ISSUED BEFORE
JANUARY 1, 2013 REMAIN VALID FOR THE TERM OF THE
CERTIFICATE FOR THE GRADE SPANS AND AGE LEVELS
OUTLINED ABOVE.
The grade level limitations for new certificates issued after
JANUARY 1, 2013, will be:
(a) Early Childhood (PK through grade 4, or ages 3 through 9).
(b) Elementary/Middle (grades 4 through 8, or ages 9 through 14).
(c) Special Education PK-8 (PK through grade 8 or ages 3 through
14) with a dual certificate in one of the following:
1) Early Childhood
2) Elementary/Middle
(d) Special Education 7-12 (Grades 7 through 12 or ages 11
through 21) with a dual certificate in a secondary (7-12)
content area.
FIELD EXPERIENCES AND STUDENT
TEACHING
A fee is charged for EDU 201, EDU 202, and EDU 203. No
refund is made to anyone who withdraws from a field experience
after pre-registration has been completed.
EDU 201-202
During the sophomore year, students observe and participate in
classroom settings for one morning each week. Students are placed
in a different setting each semester.
EDU 203-204
During the junior year, the students observe and participate in
the classroom setting for one morning a week during the first
semester. During the second semester students spend one day a
week in the same classroom setting in which they will have their
student teaching experience in the fall term of the senior year. This
preliminary experience is guided and directed by the university staff
in conjunction with the principals and teachers of the cooperating
schools. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
EDU 325 or EDU 346 Student Teaching Experience:
First semester of senior year: full-time, daily experience
(Students in the College of Undergraduate Studies). (Students in
College of LifeLong Learning may student teach either in the Fall
or Spring). (Students are responsible for their own transportation.)
Students spend full time in the schools during the time of
Student Teaching. During this time the student teachers participate
in a weekly seminar conducted by members of the university staff.
Through lectures and discussions led by local school personnel, the
prospective teachers are given the opportunity to become familiar
with their professional obligations and benefits. Current trends in
curricula and methods are considered and explained.A fee is
charged for Student Teaching. No refund is made to anyone who
withdraws from student teaching after pre-registration has been
completed for this assignment.
Applications for student teaching must be made by October 15
prior to student teaching (Fall semester of junior year for College of
Undergraduate Studies students). (Students in the College of
LifeLong Learning must make their application for Spring student
teaching in early January and in early September for Fall student
teaching).
Special Education: Students are required to complete a 30-hour
practicum during EDU 383 (ordinarily second semester of senior year).
TEACHER CERTIFICATION
All teacher education programs, elementary, early childhood,
special education, and secondary, offered at Immaculata University,
have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Graduates who have successfully completed an approved program
and have been recommended by Immaculata University are eligible
for a Pennsylvania Certificate to teach. Students not recommended
for certification may appeal through the Campus Review
Committee.
All College of LifeLong Learning and transfer students seeking
certification should contact the appropriate advisor in the Education
Department on admittance.
Immaculata University makes every effort to help a student
prepare to teach in a state other than Pennsylvania. The student is
responsible for ascertaining the requirements of that state.
BA/MA PROGRAM
Students who graduate with certification and a GPA of 3.5 may
pursue a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. The program
must be begun within one year of graduation.
EDUCATION
EDU 200 Topics in Education (1-3)
Selected topics to enrich the understanding of a variety of
educational issues
EDU 201 Sophomore I Field Experience (0)
Students participate in 30 hours of observations in varied schools
and grade levels. (Fee applies)
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