Education Degrees
Rosemont College Department of Education offers two degree options and seven certificate 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 Certificate 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 0328, PSY 0361 |
Psychology of the Child or 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-8 Special Education Track 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 Certificate in the PK-4 span and the PK-8 special education span.
Requirements For BS in Elementary Education with PK-8 Special Education Track
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 with the PK-8 Track and the general education requirements of the College.
Elementary PK-4 with PK-8 Track 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 |
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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 |
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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 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 |
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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 0328 |
Psychopathology of Childhood |
3 credits |
Family and Community Collaborative Partnerships
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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 |
Additional Requirements
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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 |
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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 track must teach in both the regular elementary education classroom and the special education classroom.
Students wishing to obtain certification in Pennsylvania must complete the following requirements:
- Be formally accepted into an approved teacher preparation program (see admission requirements for education majors at Rosemont).
- Complete an approved PDE certification curriculum and program.
- Maintain, in most cases, a 3.0 GPA.
- Obtain at least a "C" in the student teaching practicum.
- Take and pass all relevant PDE required tests (PECT and Subject Content Assessments).
Rosemont College Department of Education offers two degree options and seven certificate programs.
- BS in Elementary Education PK-4
- BS in Elementary Education PK-4 with a PK-8 Certificate Track
Certificate Programs
Students may major in the following and obtain a teaching certificate 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)
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*For More Info Contact: Denise M. Falconi, Ed.D. |
Students may major in Studio Art and take the designated education courses to obtain an ART PK-12 teaching certificate. 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-0240 Topics in Learning
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 certificate 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 certificate track.
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
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EDU 0200 |
Development of Education in the United States |
3 credits |
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EDU 0000 |
Methods of Teaching Spanish |
3 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 0330 OR |
Adolescent Psychology |
3 credits |
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PSY 0361 |
Educational Psychology |
3 credits |
Family and Collaborative Partnerships
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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 |
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.
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EDU 0280 |
Fundamentals of Special Education |
3 credits |
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EDU 0355 |
Principles and Practices of Working With English Language Learners |
3 credits |
Student Teaching = 12 credits.
Secondary (with major subject) 7-12
Students may major in the following and obtain a teaching certificate 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 certificate span.
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
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EDU 0201 |
Observation and Analysis |
3 credits |
|
PSY 0200 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 credits |
Subject Matter Pedagogy
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EDU 0200 |
Development of Education in the United States |
3 credits |
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EDU 0000 |
Methods of Teaching (Subject Area) |
3 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 0330 OR |
Adolescent Psychology |
3 credits |
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PSY 0361 |
Educational Psychology |
3 credits |
Family and Collaborative Partnerships
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EDU 0230 |
The School, the Family, and the Community |
3 credits |
Professionalism
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EDU 0350 |
Principles and Practices of Secondary Education |
3 credits |
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PHI 0272 |
Ethics and Social Values |
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.
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EDU 0280 |
Fundamentals of Special Education |
3 credits |
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EDU 0355 |
Principles and Practices of Working With English Language Learners |
3 credits |
Student Teaching = 12 credits.
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