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Biology Education, Certification (7-12)

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Secondary Education 7-12 Certification Requirements

The Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education (Grades 7-12) is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree and who seek to qualify for Pennsylvania Teacher Certification at the secondary level in the following content areas:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • English
  • General Science
  • Math
  • Social Studies

Education Courses Tier 1

Education Courses Tier 2

Education Courses Tier 3

Education Courses Tier 4

Requires completion of all professional education and content area courses.

  • (6 credits) (credits not applicable to master’s degree or culminating activity) 

  • OR

  • (3 credits) (for candidates who hold an active and valid Instructional I or II level certification - credits not applicable to the degree or culminating activity)

Biology Content Area Required Courses

Related Cognate Required Courses

Exit Requirements for Teacher Certification Candidates

https://www.arcadia.edu/school-education/current-students/teacher-certification

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