Certification Information
Program completion is a Department function that requires acceptance of a hard copy portfolio and interview. For undergraduates, the completion of curriculum requirements is congruent with graduation. For graduate or second degree students, completion of curricular requirements must be at or before graduation Graduation is a University function that requires an application to the University of Scranton. Certification is a state (Commonwealth of PA) function that requires an application to Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
As you are approaching graduation, your next step is to apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for your Pennsylvania Professional Educator Certification. There are two processes required when applying for a Pennsylvania professional educator certificate. Students must 1) complete the Request for Recommendation for Professional Educator Certificate and 2) complete the Pennsylvania Department of Education Teacher Information Management System (TIMS) online application process.
Click on the link below to view the Certification Requirements:
Certification Areas:
The University of Scranton Education Department offers Certification in 3 areas. Please consult the areas below for more information.
Instructional I (Elementary and High School Teaching Certification)
Education Specialist
Administrative
The Certification Application Process
Certification Testing:
Certification Testing
GPA Praxis Frequently Asked Questions
GPA Praxis Qualifying Test Scores
Praxis Preparation Materials
Composite Score Options
Interstate Agreement
Instructional Add-Ons
Helpful Hints:
Education Department Certification Q & A’s
Advice for Test Takers
Certification Officer Contact Information:
Vanessa Ann Ferrance, D.Ed., BCBA-D
Certification Officer
University of Scranton
Address: McGurrin Hall 141
Email: vanessa.ferrance@scranton.edu
Telephone: 570-941-5810
Fax: 570-941-5515
