Education Program in Pennsylvania
Discover the Education program designed for future educators who want to make a difference in schools and communities. This faith-based program at a Christian institution prepares you for careers in teaching, counseling or school administration, blending academic excellence with spiritual growth.
students receive financial aid
employed or in a graduate program
within 6 - 9 months after graduation
Study Education at a Christian University
Messiah University’s education minor is designed to give those students who are not seeking teacher certification the opportunity to explore a variety of topics relevant to the field of education. The education minor does not lead to teacher certification.
- Graduate studies in education
- Teacher's aide
- Various industry/government/nonprofit positions that work with educational institutions
Programs related to Education
In the Education program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.
Course options for Education:
Education Minor
Careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of this program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
Where they work
- Hempfield Behavioral Health
- Northern Middle School
- Cypress Elementary School
- Central Dauphin School District
- School District of Lancaster
- Heather Hills Elementary School
- Fountaindale Elementary
- Osceola City School District
- West Shore School District
- Denver Elementary School
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Russell Elementary School
- Lebanon School District
- School District of Philadelphia
- McGee's Crossroads Elementary School
- Reading School District
- Rice Elementary School
- Manheim Central School District
- Montessori Academy of Chambersburg
- Magic Years Preschool
- Lickdale Elementary
- Sharon Center School
- Trinity Christian School
- Bethany Christian School
- Central Bucks School District
- John B. Kelly Elementary School
- Metompkin Elementary School
- Southern York School District
- Arbutus Middle School
- Spring-Ford School District
- Washington County Board of Education
- Charles County School District
- Lancaster County School Districts
- Park View Elementary School
- Poinciana Elementary School
- Arnold Christian Academy
- Kemptown Elementary
- Siler City Elementary
- Covenant Life School
- Urban Promise Ministries
- World Impact
- Fleetwood Area Middle School
- Lincoln Charter School
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Montclaire Elementary
- Mulberry Childcare and Preschool
- Tutor Time Learning Centers
- West Perry Middle School
- Ashburn Village County Day School
- Calvary Christian Academy
- C.G. Credle Elementary School
- Susquehanna School District
- Nanakuli Elementary School
- Mennonite Central Committee
- Mariana Bracetti Junior Academy Charter School
- Kathmandu International Study Center
- Pole Green Elementary School
- Hinkletown Mennonite School
- Northeastern School District
- Dr. Norman W. Crisp Elementary
- East Pennsboro Area School District
- Juniata County School District
- Benjamin Floyd Elementary School
- Roanoke City School District
- Rock Creek Forest Elementary School
- Hutchinson Elementary School
- AmeriCorps
- Piney Run Elementary School
- South Side Elementary School
- Souderton Area School District
- Parkland School District
- Roxbury Elementary School
- Downey Elementary School
- Thomas Creighton Elementary School
- The Bradley Center
- Octorara School District
- Lehigh Valley School District
- Signal Knob Middle School
- Central Bucks School District
- Upper Dublin School District
- Carlisle Area School District
- Fairfax Public Schools
- Power & Prayer Christian School
- Great Valley School District
- Mifflinburg Area School District
- World Impact
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Baltimore City Public School System
- Shade Elementary School
- Quakertown School District
- Classy Preschool
- Logos Academy
- Immanuel Christian School
- Nancy Grayson Elementary
- John Ireland School
- Lewisburg Area School District
- Cumberland Christian School/Vineland Public Schools
- Hildebrandt Learning Centers
- Newport School District
- Crestview Elementary School
- Deerfield Elementary
- Mooreland Elementary School
- West Nairobi School
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Susquenita Elementary School
- Greencastle-Antrim School District
- Eastern Lancaster School District
- Upper Dauphin Middle School
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- York School District
- Manheim Township School District
- Loch Lomond Elementary School
- Christ Community Church
- Manheim Central School District
- Rutherford Elementary
- Downingtown Area School District
- Granville County Schools
- Liberty Christian School
- Pequea Valley School District
- Quality Schools International
- South Mountain Elementary School
- W.G. Rice Elementary School
- Pineville Child Development Center
- Bellaire Elementary School
- Rowland Intermediate School
- Local School Districts
- Waynesboro Area School District
- Chicago City Public Schools
- Cumberland Valley School District
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Carlisle School District
- Harrisburg Area School District
- Council Rock School District
- Northern Elementary School
- Gwynedd Mercy College
- Green Byrn Child Care
- Central Connecticut State University
- Yocum Elementary
- Imagine Schools - Great Western Academy
- Boston Public Schools
- Northern York County School District
- Mechanicsburg Area School District
- Shiremanstown United Methodist Church
- Delta Peach Bottom School
- Kyle School District
- Riverbend Coffee
- Susquenita Elementary School
- Salem U.C.C. Pre-School
- Blue Ball Elementary
- Northern Lebanon School District
- Harrisburg School District
- Teach For America
- M.C. Collaboratory
- Global Awakening
- Boyertown ASD & Daniel Boone ASD
- Teach for America
- Phil-Mont Christian Academy
- Central Dauphin School District
- Gwinnett County Public Schools
- Frederick County Public Schools
- Peace Corps
- Washington Township
- Aberdeen High School
- Bermudian Springs Elementary School
- Mililani Middle School
- Mechanicsburg Area School District
- Teach for America
- Pennsylvania Counseling Services
- Upper Adams School District
- Hollins University
- Shikellamy School District
- Alliance for Progress Charter School
- Harford County Public Schools
- Young Women's Christian Association
- Carlisle Area School District
- Boone Middle School
- Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12
- Pomperaug Elementary School
- U-Gro Learning Center
- American International School - Network of International Christian Schools
- The Glenholme School
- Teach for America
- Brethren Volunteer Service
- Myron L. Powell
- Woodbridge Elementary School
- Mifflin County School District
- Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13
- Fort River Elementary School
- Shaull Elementary School
- Wycliffe Bible Translators
- Buttonball Elementary
- Cumberland Valley School District
- Jefferson School
- Dayspring Christian Academy
- Creedmoor Elementary
- Wellsville Elementary
- Westshore School District
- Florida City Elementary;
- Florida International University
- Life Christian Academy
- Ellijay Primary School
- Baltimore City Public School System
- Chelten Child Development Center
- Cradles to Crayons
- Mennonite Voluntary Service
- Americorps VISTA
- Loudoun County Public Schools
- Grace Brethren Christian School
- Gymboree: Play and Learn
- Little Angels Preschool and Childcare Center
- SUM Child Development
- Bright Horizons
- Hope Christian School
- West Shore School District
- GDQ International Christian School
- Mechanicsburg Area School District
What they do
- Academic instructor
- Eighth grade social studies teacher
- Fifth grade teacher
- First grade teacher
- Fourth grade teacher
- High school family and consumer sciences teacher
- High school learning support teacher
- K-2 ESL teacher
- Kindergarten teacher
- Long-term substitute
- Middle school teacher
- Elementary school teacher
- Nanny
- Preschool teacher
- Private tutor
- Reading specialist
- Second grade teacher
- Sixth grade teacher
- Elementary Spanish teacher
- Special education teacher
- Substitute teacher
- Third grade teacher
- ESL teacher
- Librarian
- K-6 literacy tutor
- Residential life staff
- School secretary
- Seventh grade language arts teacher
- Missionary teacher
- Reading and social studies teacher
- Emotional support staff
- Physical education teacher
- Autistic support teacher
- Learning support specialist
- Life skills teacher
- Instructional assistant
- Middle level math teacher
- Ninth grade teacher
Graduate school
- Central Connecticut State University
- Hollins University
- Messiah University
- University of Pittsburgh
- Penn State University
- Baylor University
- Tufts University
- Bloomsburg University
- Nazareth College in Rochester
- Shippensburg University
- Millersville University
- Concordia University Wisconsin
- Union University Memphis
- Indiana University
- Wilkes University
- Vanderbilt University
- Plymouth State University
- York College of Pennsylvania
- University of Michigan
- University of Maryland
- Temple University
- Rutgers University
- New Mexico State University
98% of the Class of 2025 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.
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