Preparing students for K-6 elementary teacher certification
The Drexel School of Education Online Bachelor of Science in Education program is a part-time program designed to help students with previous college experience complete their degree and enter the rewarding field of education.
This program will prepare students for advancement in the following fields:
- K-6 elementary teacher certification
- Advanced educational studies
- Human resources development
- Corporate training
- Higher education
Program Length
Students enter either a fall or winter cohort and progress through the Education course sequence together over ten terms (2.5 years). Students admitted in the spring or summer terms will take other degree requirements in the spring and/or summer terms, and then join a cohorted group the following fall to begin the Education course sequence.
Program completion time may be longer than ten terms and may vary depending upon the number of transfer credits upon entry and the number of courses that the student takes each quarter.
Accreditation & State Certification
Drexel's Bachelor of Science program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education under its rigorous guidelines for teacher certification preparation programs. Students who complete the program are recommended for Pennsylvania teacher certification; however, Drexel School of Education academic advisors assist students who wish to transfer certification to another state. In most cases, Pennsylvania's rigorous certification guidelines provide for a smooth transition of certification to other states.
Non-Certification Option
In addition to preparing students to be K-6 teachers, Drexel's Online Bachelor's degree in Education program provides a strong background and preparation for students who wish to pursue careers in human resources development, corporate training, higher education and related fields. Under the non-certification option, those not planning to pursue K-6 teaching can skip the student teaching placement.
Online Bachelor's in Education Program Options
The online Bachelor of Science in Education program offers students the opportunity to pursue teacher certification in Elementary Education (K-6) or a non-certification option is available.
Student Teaching
Teacher certification requires students to complete 12 weeks of full-day student teaching and an additional 150 hours of in-school pre-student teaching activities embedded in pedagogy courses throughout the program.
Non-Certification Option
For students not seeking state teacher certification, student teaching is not required. Alternate pedagogy courses will be substituted for student teaching.
For more information, get a printable version of the program brochure. (Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader software required. (Download Acrobat Reader here)
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for all terms. Apply today! See admissions criteria for specific supplemental materials required.
