Department of Education

CHAIRPERSON: DR. CAROLINE MAURER

Faculty

Professor: Polachek

Associate Professors: Maurer, Morrison

Assistant Professors: Balester, Gardner, Garzella, Murray-Galella, Thomas

Faculty Emeriti: J. Bellucci, Fahmy, Johnson, Meyers

The Education Department Programs

The Teacher Education Program (TEP) information in this 2012-13 Undergraduate Bulletin addresses new certification programs mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) that will be followed by all students starting in Fall 2010 or after. The new programs are

1. Pre-kindergarten through fourth grade (PK-4) certification will replace the current Kindergarten through sixth grade (K-6) certification;
2. Special education concentrations that specify a grade band of Pre-kindergarten through eighth grades (PK-8) or seventh through twelfth grades (7-12) will replace the current Pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade (PK-12) generalist certificate; and
3. Middle Level certification in grades four through eight (4-8) with five areas of specialization.

Students who have started at Wilkes prior to Fall 2010 will continue in their current programs as listed on their current course requirements checklists for the following programs:

• Elementary Education (grades Kindergarten through 6)
• Special Education (pre-Kindergarten through grade 12)
• Secondary Education grades 7-12, with teacher certification in Biology, Chemistry, English, Earth & Space Science (with a major in Earth and Environmental Sciences), Spanish, and Social Studies (with a major in History or Political Science)

Current students must complete all required course work and appropriate PRAXIS II tests and apply for teaching certification by June 30, 2013. As of September 1, 2013, these programs will no longer be certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Students should regularly consult with their academic advisors and the Education Department for any changes or considerations. The Education Department offers specific advising checklists and policy documents to help guide students in their respective programs.