Institutional Recommendation for Pennsylvania Teacher Certification

Program Exit Requirements

Students are eligible to be recommended for Pennsylvania Level I Teacher Certification after they have successfully completed all requirements for a Messiah College degree, demonstrated appropriate proficiency in the Professional Semester/student teaching experience, met all required health and character clearances, scored at or above the required level on the mandatory PRAXIS test(s), and have been endorsed for certification by the required offices of the College. Specific details for certification requirements and related processes are outlined in the Teacher Education Program Handbook.

Students are expected to read and follow these posted guidelines and procedures. The Teacher Certification Officer will alert students to the timing and procedures for all testing and documentation required for the certification process. However, it is the student's responsibility to meet all requirements and deadlines to ensure that the process is executed successfully. Students are advised to consult the Teacher Certification Link for more detailed information and/or contact the Teacher Certification Officer with specific questions about the certification process.