4th-8th Grade Education Degree
Bachelor of Arts in English, Math, Science or Social Studies Education
Offered on campus
Chart Your Path to a Fulfilling Career
This Bachelor of Arts in Education program will prepare you to teach children in grades 4 through 8. Students choose one of four subject-area concentrations — English, math, science or social studies.
You’ll take 30 credits in your specialty area and then round out your academic credentials with at least 12 credits in each of the other three concentrations.
Students are eligible to apply for the 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.
Degree Requirements
Follow the links below to see the degree requirements for each 4th grade – 8th grade subject-area concentration.
- English: 4th – 8th grade PA certification
- Math: 4th – 8th grade PA certification
- Science: 4th – 8th grade PA certification
- Social Studies: 4th – 8th grade PA certification