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Education Programs

Education Programs

The education programs at Wilson are designed to develop professional competence through integration of theory, observation, practice and clinical experience.

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A Learning Community

"The education department team encouraged me with their enthusiasm when talking about their past classrooms and/or experiences, helping to grow my passion for special education! Throughout my student teaching experience, the education department was nothing short of a cheerleading squad – encouraging me to do what I love! They are a huge reason I am where I am today!" -Janae Watkins, Bachelors of Special Education, Class of 2023

About the Major

In keeping with the Wilson College mission as an independent liberal arts college, the Department of Teacher Education enhances those qualities that result from a liberal education by linking strong academic content with best educational theory, research, and practice

In preparing successful candidates for Pennsylvania Pre-K-12 certification, our Department of Teacher Education faculty not only builds close communities of students through collaborative learning in small classes but also builds partnerships with school communities through collegial dialogue, staff development opportunities, and interactive field experiences. We provide thorough, individualized advising to accommodate the diverse needs of students from the undergraduate program (both bachelor's and associate's degrees) and the Teacher Certification Pathways program. The Teacher Education program serves as a resource for both the college community and the community at large to model innovative educational practices that result in the highest standards of teaching.

All Education majors and certification programs choose courses across a wide range of disciplines that provide the broad knowledge base required for teaching in Pennsylvania public or private schools.

Consider pursuing the online BA in Special Education or Early Childhood Education. 

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PDE Announces Teacher Shortage Areas

Pennsylvania Department of Education, in their annual Proposed Teacher Shortage report, indentifed the following subject areas to have the most severe teacher shortages in PA. The ten subject areas are: English as a Second Language, Fine and Performing Arts, Foreign Language PK-12, Hearing Impaired, Sciences 7-12, Mathematics 7-12, Special Education PK-12, Speech & Language Impaired, Visually Impaired and Vocational Education. Wilson College offers certification in the bold-faced areas. Come visit Wilson today!

State Reciprocity

Wilson College offers Pennsylvania Level I certification for its education programs. Pennsylvania certification is reciprocal with most of the 50 states. Generally speaking, if you hold a valid PA professional teaching license from a regionally accredited and state-approved teacher preparation program and pass the required state testing, you will be able to obtain a teaching license in another state. Wilson College has not made a determination of requirements for each state, so please click here for detailed requirements on all 50 states. You can view information on how teacher credentials cross state lines here.

Post Baccalaureate or Master Degree Holders

If you hold a bachelor's or master's degree from another college or university please visit our Teacher Certification Pathways page. These programs are specifically designed to accelerate the academic process while getting you the core classes that you need toward the teaching certification.

Already have PA teaching certification and want a master degree, visit our Graduate Education Programs.

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Education Programs

Education Areas of Study
Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education
State Testing & Certification
Required Pre-Service Field Experience
Education Program Goals

Online BA in Special Education

Online BA in Early Childhood Education

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Wilson College has been approved to participate in State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

"Wilson was a great fit for me. With small class sizes, the education is individualized and classes were tailored to my specific content area as an education major. The faculty and professors of the education program were so helpful and wanted to see me reach my goals as much as I did. Additionally., Wilson's liberal arts classes helped me go above and beyond my major by helping me achieve a passing score to teach Spanish in addition to health and physical education."

-Kellyn Perry'21, Health & Physical Education, Central Fulton School District

"Wilson's Education Program and dedicated faculty provided me with critical instructional skills as well as an understanding of what it means to be every student's champion."

– Brenna Shilling '19, Early Childhood Education, Mifflin County School District

"From my first visit to the admissions office to finally walking across the platform to receive my diploma, Wilson College was the perfect choice for me to earn my Bachelor of Arts in Education because of its affordability, level of preparation for today's classroom, and incredibly supportive team of professors and educators. The professors and adjuncts in the education department are continually seeking ways to keep their curriculum and instruction engaging and relevant for the ever changing classroom environment. I would highly recommend Wilson College as a great place to build relationships and fulfill that lifelong dream of being a teacher."

- Fawn Stitely '17, Early Childhood Education, Waynesboro Area School District

 

"Being in the Adult Degree Program, I have needed extra guidance from the Education Department throughout my years at Wilson College. An already demanding schedule meant that I would need to find courses that fit my limited availability. The Education Department was consistently helpful in guiding me along my journey in becoming an educator. Wilson easily became my home away from home and the Education Department played no small part in making that happen.

- Amanda Kenney '17, English teacher, Waynesboro Area School District
 

"My experience in Wilson's education program has been very rewarding. This program has prepared and inspired me to make a difference in our world through education."

- Katelyn Wingerd '16, first-grade teacher, Gettysburg School District

 

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