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Since 1977, more than 3,200 Holy Family students have earned Pennsylvania teaching certification. Our School of Education is a leading choice of recent high school graduates, experienced teachers seeking additional education, and working adults who want to start an entirely new career.

Our students have scored in the highest state quartile on the Praxis teacher certification tests in several subject areas—testimony to the exceptional quality of our academic program and distinguished faculty.

Information and Links for Education Students

:: Commencement 2008

:: School of Education Students Receive Honors

:: Autism Arts in Action Workshop to be held on Saturday, April 5th at Holy Family University

:: The Teacher Completion Program

:: Spring 2008 Literacy Events

:: Ed Connections Club Meetings

:: Latino Pipeline to Teaching Program

:: Top 10 Education Majors Hired by School District of Philadelphia

:: Education Students Present at Conference (10/6/07)

:: Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society Applications are Now Available (7/17/07)

:: Fee Increase for Teacher Certification Applications (6/5/06)

:: Changes in PPST Praxis Scoring

:: Greater Philadelphia P-16 Council: Succeeding Together

:: The Pennsylvania Teacher Intern Certificate at Holy Family University

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Academic Excellence, Real-world Experience
Holy Family’s comprehensive teacher preparation program supports the University’s mission and Christian liberal-arts tradition. In addition to a core curriculum of philosophy, religious studies, humanities, and social and natural sciences, the School of Education emphasizes in-depth study of issues in contemporary education and a constructivist approach to learning and teaching.

As an education major, you will develop and practice teaching skills through our integrated program of specialized course work, field experience, and student teaching. In your sophomore year, you will complete 40 hours of classroom observation in a local school before moving into a supervised practicum in your junior year. As a senior, you will complete a full semester of student teaching and, upon fulfilling the requirements for graduation, you will be ready to complete the Praxis teacher certification exams.

At Holy Family, students actively participate in their learning to reach new understandings, and the classroom environment is hands-on and dynamic. Classes incorporate some of the latest computer and presentation technologies, including remote wireless laptop computers, video teleconferencing equipment, scanners, smart boards, adaptive equipment for special-needs students, satellite connections to remote sites, and more.

Holy Family University: Tops in Teacher Education

Holy Family's School of Education ranks among the top teacher education programs in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
More than 94 percent of Holy Family education graduates receive job offers in their area of certification
Our annual job fair for teachers—held in conjunction with several other area universities—is the sixth largest in the U.S., attracting 250 school districts from Florida to Hawaii.

Your Bright Future Begins at Holy Family
Job prospects for School of Education graduates are excellent, and our relationships with the School District of Philadelphia and school districts in Bucks and Montgomery counties, as well as New Jersey, provide students with teaching experience in both urban and suburban settings. More than 94 percent of Holy Family education graduates receive job offers in their area of certification. Students certified in our dual majors of special education/ elementary education and early childhood/elementary education are especially sought after. Also in high demand are teachers with secondary certifications in English, biology, mathematics, and special education. More than 95 percent of our graduates pursue master’s degrees while working full time.

Whether you wish to work with preschoolers, kindergartners, adolescents, or children with special needs, the School of Education at Holy Family University offers four majors to fit your interests and career goals. Choose from early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, and special education—or a combination of these if you want to earn dual certification.