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POST-BACHELOR'S ELEMENTARY TEACHER INTERN PROGRAM

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION OPTION IN ELEMENTARY OR SPECIAL EDUCATION

POST-BACHELOR'S SECONDARY TEACHER INTERN PROGRAM

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM

SECONDARY EDUCATION FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM

POST-BACHELOR'S ELEMENTARY TEACHER INTERN PROGRAM
Master of Education (M.Ed.) and PA Instructional Level I Certificate
(K-6) (42 credit hour minimum)

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The elementary teacher intern program leads to an M.Ed. degree in elementary education and to an Instructional I Certificate that qualifies the candidate to teach in the public schools of Pennsylvania.

The program is designed for the college graduate who, as an undergraduate, specialized in a field other than education and who is capable of beginning his or her study of professional practice at an advanced level.

The focus of the program is the development of

• the intern's understanding of the aims and curricula of elementary or early middle level schools
• the purposes and methods employed in teaching children
• basic principles of research and testing
• the techniques of gathering and analyzing educational data

The intern

• completes a specified program
• bears major responsibility for a teaching experience in a supervised practicum
• participates in methodology seminars

being supervised throughout by Lehigh University faculty members.  This program may be completed in 42 credit hours.

Additional Requirements

• 6 credits of Mathematics, 3 credits of English Composition, and 3 credits of English/American Literature at the undergraduate level are required for Pennsylvania Instructional Level I certification
• Passing scores on the PRAXIS (NTE) Tests are required for Pennsylvania certification (Instructional Level I and Intern certificates).  It is recommended that the tests be completed prior to taking TBTE 463, Intern Teaching.
• Elementary subject guideline sheet to audit course work
• The Criminal Record Check is required before entering the schools
• The Child Abuse Clearance is required before entering the schools
• Tuberculosis test is required before entering schools

Core Skills (6 credit hours)

• TBTE 406 Tools for K12 Teaching and Learning (3 CR)
• TBTE 407 Designing for K-12 Teaching and Learning (3 CR)

Development of Professional Skills (21 credit hours)

• Educ 471 Diversity and Multicultural Perspectives (3 CR)
• Educ 491 Development, Classroom Management and Assessment for Elementary Teachers (3 CR)
• SpEd 332 Education and Inclusion for Individuals with Special Needs (3 CR)
• TBTE XXX Elective with approval of advisor (3 CR)
• TBTE 461 Participation in Teaching (3 CR)
• TBTE 463 Intern Teaching (3 CR) [Prerequisite: TBTE 461]
• TBTE 464 Intern Teaching Seminar (3 CR) [Taken with TBTE 463]

Subject and Skill Area (15 credit hours)

• TBTE 412 Curriculum and Instruction in Social Studies for Elementary Teachers (3 CR)
• TBTE 420 Reading in Elementary Education (3 CR)
• TBTE 422 Language Arts in Elementary Education (3 CR)
• TBTE 428 Mathematics in Elementary Education (3 CR)

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION OPTION IN ELEMENTARY OR SPECIAL EDUCATION

This option option for additional certification is open to students currently enrolled in or recently graduated from Lehigh’s elementary education or special education master’s certification program.

Additional certification requirements must be completed within 5 years post-masters.  

Students from either program may seek additional certification (i.e., in either elementary or special education) by taking the courses outlined below.  With the approval of the student’s advisor, students may opt to work toward additional certification requirements during their master’s program (while pursuing their primary certification) and/or after completing their master’s degree.

Requirements for elementary education students seeking special education certification:

• SpEd 418 Life Skills and Transition Strategies
• SpEd 419 Academic and Curricular Strategies for Individuals with Disabilities
• SpEd 452 Assessment and Planning for Individuals with Disabilities
• SpEd 444 Classroom Management
• SpEd 465 Advanced Methods for Inclusion
• SpEd 420 Intern Teaching: Certification (2 credits) *
  

Requirements for special education students seeking special education certification:

• TBTE 420 Reading in Elementary Education
• TBTE 426 Science in Elementary Education
• TBTE 428 Mathematics in Elementary Education
• TBTE 412 Curriculum and Instruction in Social Studies for Elementary Teachers
• TBTE 463 Intern Teaching (2 credits) *
  
  Choice of 1:
• TBTE 422 Language Arts in Elementary Education
• TBTE 410 The Writing Process
• TBTE 424 Children's Literature in Elementary Education

* In both SpEd Certification Internship and TBTE 463 Intern Teaching, students complete an 8-week student teaching experience.

POST-BACHELOR'S SECONDARY TEACHER INTERN PROGRAM
Master of Education (M.Ed.) or Master of Arts (M.A.) and PA Instructional Level I Certificate (42 -45 credit hours minimum)

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The secondary teacher intern program leads to a master's degree in secondary education and to an Instructional I certificate that qualifies the candidate to teach in the public schools of Pennsylvania.  The program is designed for the college graduate who, as an undergraduate, specialized in a field other than education and who is capable of beginning his or her study of professional practice at an advanced level.   The degree and certification program requires 42-45 semester hours.

An integral component of the graduate degree program is a block of twelve (12) credits of advanced work in a teaching specialty.  For example, a social sciences teacher may select courses from anthropology, psychology, and sociology; a science teacher may select course work from the natural and physical sciences.  Other areas of emphasis include English, mathematics, and modern foreign languages.  The graduate degree for those who complete the program will be an M.A. in secondary education when twelve credits are included from departments outside the College of Education.  For those with less than twelve credits outside the College of Education, the degree will be an M.Ed. in secondary education.

Additional Requirements

• 6 credits of Mathematics, 3 credits of English Composition, and 3 credits of English/American Literature at the undergraduate level are required for Pennsylvania Instructional Level I certification
• Passing scores on the PRAXIS (NTE) Tests are required for Pennsylvania certification (Instructional Level I and Intern certificates).  It is recommended that the tests be completed prior to taking TBTE 463, Intern Teaching.
• Elementary subject guideline sheet to audit course work
• The Criminal Record Check is required before entering the schools
• The Child Abuse Clearance is required before entering the schools
• Tuberculosis test is required before entering schools

Core Skills (6 credit hours)

• TBTE 406 Tools for K12 Teaching and Learning (3 CR)
• TBTE 407 Designing for K-12 Teaching and Learning (3 CR)

Development of Professional Skills (21 credit hours)

• Educ 471 Diversity and Multicultural Perspectives (3 CR)
• Educ 491 Development, Classroom Management and Assessment for Elementary Teachers (3 CR)
• SpEd 332 Education and Inclusion for Individuals with Special Needs (3 CR)
• TBTE XXX Elective with approval of advisor (3 CR)
• TBTE 461 Participation in Teaching (3 CR)
• TBTE 463 Intern Teaching (3 CR) [Prerequisite: TBTE 461]
• TBTE 464 Intern Teaching Seminar (3 CR) [Taken with TBTE 463]

Teaching Field
(9 credit hours - M.Ed. degree)
(12 credit hours - M.A. degree)

• Courses taken at Lehigh must be 200 level and above   [non-Lehigh courses must be graduate level]
• Twelve (12) credits are required for the M.A. degree, and these courses must be taken from departments outside the College of Education
• For the M.Ed. degree, these courses may be taken from the College of Education or from departments outside the College of Education

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM
B.A. or B.S. plus Master of Education (M.Ed.) and PA Certification
(46 credits minimum)

SOPHOMORE
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JUNIOR
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In addition to meeting the requirements for the bachelor's degree, students must take the following:

SOPHOMORE YEAR (3 credit hours)

• TBTE 314 Seminar in Elementary Education and Secondary Education (3 CR Spring)

JUNIOR YEAR (4 credit hours)

• EDUC 491 Development, Classroom Management and Assessment for Elementary Teachers (3 CR, taken concurrently with TBTE 312)
• TBTE 312 Classroom Practice (1 CR taken concurrently with Educ 491)

SENIOR YEAR (12 credit hours)

• TBTE 406 Tools for K-12 Teaching and Learning (3 CR Fall)
• TBTE XXX Required Methods Course (3 CR Fall)
• TBTE 407 Designing for K-12 Teaching and Learning (3 CR Spring)
• TBTE XXX Required Methods Course (3 CR Spring)
  
  [You should plan on using Education classes classes taken during the Senior Year for the master's degree in Elementary Education.  They must be courses/credits that are not used for your bachelor's degree requirements in order to use them for the master's degree.  Upon admission to the College of Education you may petition to transfer these courses/credits to the Elementary Education master's degree program.]

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - SUMMER (12 credit hours)

• EDUC 471 Diversity and Multicultural Perspectives (3 CR)
• SpEd 332 Education and Inclusion for Individuals with Special Needs (3 CR)
• TBTE XXX Required Methods Course (3 CR)
• TBTE XXX Required Methods Course (3 CR)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - FALL (9 credit hours)

• TBTE 461 Participation in Teaching (3 CR)
• TBTE XXX Required Methods Course (3 CR)
• TBTE XXX Elective (3 CR)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - SPRING (6 credit hours)

• TBTE 463 Intern Teaching (3 CR) [Prerequisite: TBTE 461]
• TBTE 464 Intern Teaching Seminar (3 CR)

Required Methods Courses

• TBTE 420 Reading in Elementary Education
• TBTE 426 Science in Elementary Education
• TBTE 428 Mathematics in Elementary Education
• TBTE 412 Curriculum and Instruction in Social Studies for Elementary Teachers
• TBTE 422 Language Arts in Elementary Education

NOTES:
- You must get clearance through the College of Education to register for Education classes as an undergraduate each semester. A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 is required. Meet with your Education advisor to plan your classes and to process your Education course clearance(s). You will be sent an email when you have been cleared to register for the class(es).

- A minimum GPA of 3.0 will be required for admission as a regular graduate student to the Elementary Education master's/certification program.

- 6 credits of Mathematics, 3 credits of English Composition, and 3 credits of English/American Literature at the undergraduate level are required for Pennsylvania Instructional Level I Certification.

- A maximum of 6 Education credits may be taken per semester while enrolled as an undergraduate student.

- A maximum of 12 credits may be transferred (by petition) from the undergraduate program and used toward the master's degree. Only courses taken beyond the B.A./B.S. degree requirements will be considered and must be approved by the College of Education and the Registrar's Office.

-Methods courses will be dictated by area of certification.

-Sophomore Year: Complete a Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Clearance for TBTE 314 and TBTE 312. These forms must be completed before entering classrooms and are good for one year. Forms are located in the TLT Program Office, Room A108. Keep your clearances current throughout your program of studies in TLT.

-Passing scores on the PRAXIS Tests are required for PA certification (Level I and Intern certificates) in all subject areas. PRAXIS tests should be completed prior to taking TBTE 463, Intern Teaching.

-Senior Year. You must complete and submit a graduate school application including:

• Data Sheet
• Application Fee
• Essay
• 2 Letters of Recommendation (NOT from TLT Faculty)
• Non-Lehigh Undergraduate Transcripts

for admission to the graduate College of Education in Elementary Education. The application deadline is December 1. If you plan to apply for scholarship funds from the College of Education, funds are limited and are not guaranteed for your fifth year of study. Most scholarship funds terminate with bachelor's degree.

SECONDARY EDUCATION FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM
B.A. or B.S. plus Master of Education (M.Ed.) and PA Certification
(46 credits minimum)

SOPHOMORE
Click here for printable (.PDF file) version of this program brochure.

JUNIOR
Click here for printable (.PDF file) version of this program brochure.

In addition to meeting the requirements for the bachelor's degree, students must take the following:

SOPHOMORE YEAR (3 credit hours)

• TBTE 314 Seminar in Elementary Education and Secondary Education (3 CR Spring)

JUNIOR YEAR (4 credit hours)

• EDUC 491 Development, Classroom Management and Assessment for Elementary Teachers (3 CR, taken concurrently with TBTE 312)
• TBTE 312 Classroom Practice (1 CR taken concurrently with Educ 491)

SENIOR YEAR (12 credit hours)

• TBTE 406 Tools for K-12 Teaching and Learning (3 CR Fall)
• TBTE 407 Designing for K-12 Teaching and Learning (3 CR Spring)
• TBTE 440 Reading and Critical Thinking in Middle Level and High School Education (3 CR)
• TBTE XXX Content Area Special Methods (3 CR Spring)
  
  [You should plan on using Education classes classes taken during the Senior Year for the master's degree in Elementary Education.  They must be courses/credits that are not used for your bachelor's degree requirements in order to use them for the master's degree.  Upon admission to the College of Education you may petition to transfer these courses/credits to the Elementary Education master's degree program.]

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - SUMMER (12 credit hours)

• EDUC 471 Diversity and Multicultural Perspectives (3 CR)
• SpEd 332 Education and Inclusion for Individuals with Special Needs (3 CR)
• TBTE XXX Elective Course (3 CR)
• XXXX XXX Content Area Course (200 level or above) or COE Course (3 CR)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - FALL (9 credit hours)

• TBTE 461 Participation in Teaching [Special Methods Course is a prerequisite for TBTE 461] (3 CR)
• XXXX XXX Content Area Course (200 level or above) or COE Course (3 CR)
• XXXX XXX Content Area Course (200 level or above) or COE Course (3 CR)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - SPRING (6 credit hours)

• TBTE 463 Intern Teaching (3 CR) [TBTE 461 is a prerequisite for TBTE 463 ]
• TBTE 464 Intern Teaching Seminar (3 CR)

Required Methods Courses

• TBTE 412 Curriculum and Instruction in Social Studies for Elementary Teachers
• TBTE 442 English in Middle Level and High School Education
• TBTE 446 Science in Middle Level and High School Education
• TBTE 448 Mathematics in Middle Level and High School Education
• TBTE 422 Language Arts in Elementary Education

NOTES:
- You must get clearance through the College of Education to register for Education classes as an undergraduate each semester. A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 is required. Meet with your Education advisor to plan your classes and to process your Education course clearance(s). You will be sent an email when you have been cleared to register for the class(es).

- A minimum GPA of 3.0 will be required for admission as a regular graduate student to the Elementary Education master's/certification program.

- 6 credits of Mathematics, 3 credits of English Composition, and 3 credits of English/American Literature at the undergraduate level are required for Pennsylvania Instructional Level I Certification.

-Course work audit by content area specialist in area of student's certification.

- A maximum of 6 Education credits may be taken per semester while enrolled as an undergraduate student.

- A maximum of 12 credits may be transferred (by petition) from the undergraduate program and used toward the master's degree. Only courses taken beyond the B.A./B.S. degree requirements will be considered and must be approved by the College of Education and the Registrar's Office.

-Methods courses will be dictated by area of certification.

-Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Clearance are required before entering classrooms.

-Passing scores on the PRAXIS (NTE) Tests are required for PA certification (Level I and Intern certificates) in all subject areas. PRAXIS tests should be completed prior to taking TBTE 463, Intern Teaching.

-Senior Year. You must complete and submit a graduate school application including:

• Data Sheet
• Application Fee
• Essay
• 2 Letters of Recommendation (NOT from TLT Faculty)
• Non-Lehigh Undergraduate Transcripts

for admission to the graduate College of Education in Elementary Education. The application deadline is December 1. If you plan to apply for scholarship funds from the College of Education, funds are limited and are not guaranteed for your fifth year of study. Most scholarship funds terminate with bachelor's degree.