POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATION
Penn State Graduate School Application Instructions
For information on program requirements and how to apply, candidates interested in Level I certificates issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education should contact the Office of Certification and Education Services, 228 Chambers Building, (814) 865-0488, or http://www.ed.psu.edu/edservices.asp
Once an unofficial transcript evaluation has been completed by the Certification
Office in 228 Chambers, the prospective candidate must follow the following
procedures:
Post baccalaureate certification applications are not reviewed until all
materials have been verified. It is the applicant's responsibility to
see that all application materials are submitted. A complete application
for admission to a teacher certification program includes the following
materials:
Application Materials to be Submitted:
1. PSU Graduate School Electronic
Application for Admission.
2. Two official transcripts of all prior college or university
studies.
3. Completed curriculum checksheet outlining remaining course requirements.
Also please note the following with regard to filing an application:
Applicants may wish to follow-up their transcript requests
to see that they have been sent and received. Delays in processing admission
applications often result from non-receipt of transcripts.
An application is reviewed by the faculty of the appropriate option area.
However, an application is not reviewed until ALL application materials
listed in the preceding section have been received. Action on an application
for the certification programs usually is taken within 30 days after all
materials are received. If an applicant has not received an acknowledgement
letter within 30 days of sending an application, a call to (814)
863-1497, or e-mail to the appropriate
Certification Office Staff Assistant is recommended.
When the application review process is completed, the prospective student
is notified of one of the following decisions by the Certification Office:
1. Acceptance.
2. Acceptance with conditions or provisions.
3. Delay in decision until additional information is provided by the applicant
(perhaps by interview or other means).
4. Rejection.
Other Contacts and Information
For additional information on specific programs:
Art
Agriculture
Curriculum & Instruction (Elementary and Secondary)
Education Leadership (Principalship and Letter of Eligibility)
Kinesology (Health and Physical Education)
Music
Special Education
Information on University Housing may be obtained by phoning (814) 863-5700
and financial aid by phoning (814) 865-2514.