The mission of the Division of Education of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is to provide a four-year undergraduate certification program that produces exemplary teachers in elementary and specific areas of secondary education (English, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences) who are knowledgeable, resourceful, and well-prepared to teach in our state's and nation's schools.
This mission statement was written by Division of Education faculty members with input from the Division of Education's Advisory Council, which is comprised of teachers and administrators from area school districts, Pitt-Johnstown faculty members, and Pitt-Johnstown education students.
To fulfill the mission of preparing exemplary teachers, the Division of Education has designed programs of study that meet or exceed Pennsylvania certification standards. Students in all programs are provided opportunities to combine study of their content subject and study of traditional and innovative teaching methodology with practical application experiences in area classrooms.
All programs are designed so that entering freshmen who make this commitment to academic excellence may complete their requirements in a four year (eight-term) period of full-time study, earning both teacher certification and a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. In addition, eligible post-baccalaureate students have the option of pursuing certification with or without a second baccalaureate degree.
The Division of Education Red Book specifies the exit criteria or standards that students must meet in order to complete their program. In consideration of its mission statement, the Division of Education expects students in all programs to demonstrate excellent performance in meeting the exit criteria.
