Director: Mrs. Melissa Peppetti
Associate Director: Mrs. Sherri Link
This program design is deeply rooted in PA competencies/expected learning outcomes, and structured to build on candidate’s knowledge, professional experiences, and advanced academic study. Further, the program is designed for candidates to be able to implement methods, strategies, and research validated methods to provide increased opportunity for immediate impact on student learning and special education programming at school districts, programs that employ and consult with them.
The coursework in this program is very specific to the PDE Special Education standards; therefore, for a candidate seeking special education certification, there should be very little to no duplication of coursework. However, if a candidate has previously taken special education courses that match the requirements for any of the proposed courses, consideration of transfer credit will be given on a case by case basis. Candidate is also required to have completed coursework which is equivalent to the requirements of the SFU course, EDUC261 Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom. If this course was not completed in the coursework required for instructional I certification, student must complete this course requirement in addition to the program requirements. (§49.13)
Admission Requirements:
Students must apply for admission into the program. The Graduate Education program will review all applicants throughout the year and candidates will receive an acceptance letter from the Director. In order to be considered for application, applicants must submit the following information:
- Online Application and $30 application fee made payable to Saint Francis University.
- Two letters of professional recommendation
- Official transcripts with a B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0.
- Applicants must provide evidence of an earned Pennsylvania PreK-4, 4-8, K-12 or Reading Specialist instructional certificate (copy of state issued certificate).
- Written Philosophy of a Special Education educator.
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