The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) provides an Intern Teaching Certification for candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree and desire to work as classroom teachers while simultaneously enrolled in a graduate-level teacher preparation program. ̽»¨ÊÓƵ is proud to be among a select group of institutions approved to participate in this alternate Teacher Intern Certification program in PK-4, Secondary Education, and PK-12 Music and Spanish Special Education. The certification is valid for up to three years and is non-renewable.
Aspiring educators gain hands-on experience through a 12-week teaching internship, which replaces traditional student teaching. Internships can begin any time after the first semester when candidates demonstrate readiness, allowing them to teach in their own classrooms while completing program requirements. An Intern Certificate allows candidates to teach in Pennsylvania while completing coursework, which must be completed within the three-year timeframe, as the certificate cannot be renewed.
Graduate Assistantships help students pay their way through graduate school while giving them the experience they need for success after graduation.
̽»¨ÊÓƵ is ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings for 2026, making ̽»¨ÊÓƵ a great, centrally located option for students in Northeastern Pennsylvania who want to stay closer to home.
Explore the vibrant community and endless opportunities that await you at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ. Attend one of our special events designed specially for you to learn more about ̽»¨ÊÓƵ's degree programs, dedicated faculty, and welcoming campus.
̽»¨ÊÓƵ hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.
̽»¨ÊÓƵ is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESS / 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000
̽»¨ÊÓƵ’s education unit is proud to be recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education . The approval process establishes rigorous standards for program quality and professional educator competency and holds licensed institutions accountable for meeting these standards.
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