圣弗朗西斯大学

The Undergraduate Education teaching curriculum begins with a comprehensive liberal arts education, supported by a foundation of educational history and philosophy, teaching and testing methods, and child development and psychology.

The Saint Francis University Education curriculum offers unique field experience observations embedded within each Education course. Students connect theory to practice while engaging in authentic classroom experiences. As pre-service teachers near graduation, they have completed observation and teaching opportunities at various levels which will enhance their ability to secure a teaching position.

EDUC 101 - Foundations of Education

EDUC 150 - Educational Psychology

EDUC 205 - Introduction to Special Education

EDUC 207 - Introduction to Early Childhood

EDUC 212 - Introduction to Pedagogy

EDUC 223 - Emergent Literacy and Language Development

EDUC 231 - Child Growth and Development

EDUC 250 - Family/Community Relations in Early Childhood Education

EDUC 261 - Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom

EDUC 310 - Teaching Social Skills

EDUC 315 - Positive Behavior Interventions in the Inclusive Setting

EDUC 324 - Foundations of Reading

EDUC 335 - Reading Strategies and Assessment

The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education is an online degree completion program with ample room for transfer credits. The BS path provides Pennsylvania certification in PreK-4 as approved by the PA Department of Education (PDE)

partner of T.E.A.C.H. and Rising Stars Scholarship Programs

field experience coordinator assists you in obtaining a rewarding PreK-4 student teaching site

take classes fully online or select face-to-face options

flexible scheduling allows for full or part-time study

In this program our field experience coordinator will assist you in obtaining a suitable and rewarding PreK-4 student teaching site. Our program helps you obtain the necessary training and education to apply for PA state certification once all criteria is met. Your career goals are important to us, which is why our program offers the needed support, convenience, and flexibility you deserve and need.