Intern Certification for M.A.T. ProgramsEarly Childhood and Elementary Education (PK- 4) Secondary Education and PK-12 Music and Spanish Special Education
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Marywood University 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
Marywood University’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.
Take the First Step with Intern Certification for M.A.T. Programs at Marywood
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. Marywood University 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.
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Program Requirements
To receive Marywood’s recommendation for the Intern Certification, candidates must complete foundational courses in Educational Psychology or Foundations, Special Education, and Teaching Methods. Candidates who secure a teaching position or a potential offer may then apply to PDE for their Intern Certificate.
Candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree in a related area of certification, such as a B.S. in Biology for Biology certification, with most degrees permitting candidates to pursue PK-4 certification. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required both to enter and exit the program. Candidates must apply to Marywood University’s teacher preparation program and complete a pre-admission screening for acceptance.
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Graduate Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- “B” average during undergraduate study or demonstrated potential for graduate work
- Completed application
- Official, sealed transcripts
The School of Education is located in the The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues. This facility contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space.
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The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students. Market Marywood is also located here.
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Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
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- 570-961-4731
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Marywood University 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
Marywood University’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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