Program Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes

Students in the undergraduate Teacher Education Program are expected to meet each of the competencies in the areas of

  • Child Development, Cognition, and Learning
  • Subject Matter Content and Pedagogy
  • Assessment
  • Family and Community Collaboration Partnerships
  • Professionalism
  • Accommodations and Adaptations for Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings, and
  • Accommodations and Adaptations for English Language Learners.

In addition, all students are required to complete plan of study courses with a grade of “C” or better, maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher, and to maintain clearances without infraction as required by the state of Pennsylvania. A failure to meet any of these expectations may result in removal from the program. Please see the current Elementary Education Handbook posted in Canvas.