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The bachelor of arts program in elementary education with theatre arts prepares you to teach children ages five to fourteen. The theatre arts concentration provides a performing arts component that consists of 23 credits.
Emphasizing the role of the specialist in today's educational system, the programs leading to certification in early childhood education and elementary education allow students to integrate particular academic disciplines with a comprehensive knowledge of appropriate teaching/learning strategies. Both of these programs are available to undergraduates as well as to individuals with baccalaureate degrees wishing to teach in the schools.
Students are eligible to apply for Instructional I Certificate issued by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania if they have successfully:
- Completed the program leading to certification
- Passed the required PRAXIS exams
- And demonstrated competence in student teaching.
