Earning your Pennsylvania PDE certification at Messiah University equips you with the knowledge, skills and professional credentials needed to excel in the field of education. Our rigorous, Christ-centered program is designed to prepare you for the challenges and rewards of teaching in today's diverse classrooms. With a focus on practical experience, personalized support, and a commitment to educational excellence, Messiah University offers a comprehensive pathway to obtaining your PDE certification, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of your future students.
Messiah University’s Master of Education with a degree track in PreK-12 or secondary education prepares individuals with a bachelor’s degree in an area other than education to pursue a career as a teacher and to sit for the PA level I teaching certification examination in 1 of 15 content areas.
The Special Education Certification option is designed for those with a bachelor’s degree in education or any other field who are looking to earn their initial or subsequent PA teaching certification in Special Education PreK-12.
The Social, Emotional and Behavioral Wellness graduate certificate is designed for educators and other professionals who work with children who have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences and/or have a mental illness. The certificate equips students to collaboratively provide appropriate supports for children and their families.
The online Skills for Teacher Leaders Endorsement is for educators who wish to more effectively serve and influence their educational communities. Using coursework from the fields of education and strategic leadership, the program combines ethical frameworks with research and theory to help teachers best serve learners and their families.
The PreK-4 Teaching Certification is designed to provide students with the competencies to teach pre-kindergarten through grade 4. Students may elect to do an additional 12 credits to earn the M.Ed. in Elementary Education.
Messiah University offers a graduate certificate designed for individuals who are interested in learning the skills and competencies of effective online instruction. It is ideal for public, charter, cyber and private regular PK-12 classroom teachers and community college faculty that are using flipped, hybrid, online and blended programs
The online Integrative STEM Education Endorsement is for educators who wish to gain knowledge and competencies relevant to teaching and learning STEM. Using course and project work focused on communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity in STEM content areas, the program demonstrates relevant pedagogical approaches.
The English as a Second Language Program Specialist program is designed for students who hold any current Pennsylvania teaching certificate and are interested in coursework that provides instruction in teaching English language learners and leads to Pennsylvania ESL program specialist certification.