Option I.

For students seeking public school teacher certification. Students seeking public school certification in the areas for which Dickinson College is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education will complete the coursework as listed under Teacher Certification Program, along with the student teaching experience (EDUC 461-462), earning a total of 8 credits in the Education Department.

Option II.

For students not seeking public school certification. Students not seeking public school certification will complete the same coursework, with the exception of EDUC 461-462. These students will instead complete a 1-credit internship, earning a total of 6 credits in the Education Department. Students not seeking certification may major in a wider range of disciplines and be prepared to work as educators in public history settings such as museums, libraries, foundations, and other institutions.

Option III.

For student seeking private school certification without completing the minor in Education. Students seeking private school certification only will complete EDUC 121 and EDUC 221 earning a total of two credits in Education. While this option provides limited preparation for the job market, it enables students to earn Private School Certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students may major in any of the disciplines in which the Pennsylvania Department of Education offers certification.

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