If you hold a Pennsylvania Instructional I teaching certificate, you can use the credits you earn in a graduate program at California University toward the post-baccalaureate requirements for the Instructional II certificate. Some graduate programs lead to specialized initial teaching certification.

More information regarding Pennsylvania certification can be found on the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) website at http://www.education.state.pa.us.

A. Purpose & Scope:

The purpose of this program is to provide the opportunity for individuals holding a Pennsylvania Instructional Teaching Certificate to fulfill the PDE requirements for the Instructional II Certificate. This program also provides the opportunity for individuals holding an Instructional Certificate I to meet the PDE requirement for Continuing Professional Education (Act 48).

B. Definition(s):

California University is a Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved provider for Act 48 continuing professional education. All of California University's graduate education programs may be applied to Act 48 continuing education.

C. Policy:

If you hold a Pennsylvania Instructional I teaching certificate, you can use the credits you earn in a graduate program at California University toward the post-baccalaureate requirements for the Instructional II certificate. Some graduate programs lead to specialized initial teaching certification. Instructional Certificate holders may also meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education-mandated continuing professional education (Act 48.)

D. Procedure(s):

Graduate courses may be taken as a non-degree candidate or as a degree candidate in any of the approved graduate programs.

E. Effective date: 2005-2006 Graduate Catalog