OATCERT (Online Accelerated Teacher Certification) Program
Stephanie Brookstein, Director, OATCERT Program
Merion Hall 283, 610- 660-3285, stephanie.brookstein@sju.edu
OATCERT is an online, campus-free program which can lead to Pennsylvania secondary teacher certification (grades 7-12) as well as to an MS in Secondary Education. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in one of the content areas for which certification is endorsed: English, Mathematics, Science (Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Physics), and Citizenship. NB Course requirements (number and topics) subject to change based upon PA Department of Education regulations.
Required courses for PA Certification (24 credits)
EDU 550 (4015) |
Historical & Contemporary Perspective in Education |
EDU 550F (4016, 601) |
FE- Historical and Contemporary Perspectives in Education (Co-requisite to EDU550) |
EDU 557 (4035, 551) |
Adolescent Psychology |
EDU 557F (4036, 602) |
Adolescent Psychology (Co-requisite to EDU557) |
SPE 550 (4805) |
Foundations in Special Education |
EDU 646 |
Language and Culture |
EDU 646F |
FE - Language and Culture (Co-requisite to EDU 646) |
SPE 602 (4815) |
Diagnostic Assessment and Progress Monitoring |
EDU 647 |
Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum |
EDU 647F |
FE – Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum |
EDU 625 (4205) |
Theory and Practice in Secondary Teaching (Co-requisite to EDU 625) |
EDU 697 (4225, 691) |
Secondary Student Teaching |
Certification Requirement:
PAPA Exam
- Content Knowledge in certification area
Prescribed Electives for MS degree (12 credits)
EDL 560 |
Using Technology for Instruction and Assessment |
EDL 600 (EDU4005) |
Educational Leader as Researcher and Reflective Practitioner |
EDL 605 (EDU4575) |
Critical Contemporary Educational Issues |
EDL 610 (EDU 4705) |
Promoting Communication, Collaboration, and Access to Community Resources |
EDL 680 (EDU 4545) |
Law and American Education |
SPE 612 |
Inclusive Classroom Practices |