Teacher candidacy
In Pennsylvania, teacher candidacy is a crucial milestone defined by the standards set forth in Title 22, Chapter 49 of the Pennsylvania Code. These regulations outline the essential requirements and competencies for aspiring educators, ensuring they possess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to excel in today’s educational environments. Candidates are assessed on their mastery of subject content, pedagogical skills, and professional ethics as mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
Achievement of candidacy status authorizes individuals to progress in their teacher preparation programs, engage in advanced coursework, and participate in intensive field experiences, including student teaching. This structured pathway, guided by Chapter 49 standards, ensures that teacher candidates are prepared to foster positive, inclusive, and effective learning environments, equipped to meet the varied needs of Pennsylvania's students. To help students achieve this status, the Saint Vincent College Education Department has put in place a set of guidelines and application process.
In order to be formally admitted into teacher candidacy, the following must be met:
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Achievement of candidacy status authorizes individuals to progress in their teacher preparation programs, engage in advanced coursework, and participate in intensive field experiences, including student teaching. This structured pathway, guided by Chapter 49 standards, ensures that teacher candidates are prepared to foster positive, inclusive, and effective learning environments, equipped to meet the varied needs of Pennsylvania's students. To help students achieve this status, the Saint Vincent College Education Department has put in place a set of guidelines and application process.
In order to be formally admitted into teacher candidacy, the following must be met:
- Candidates are required to complete a minimum of 48 credits in general education and content area coursework.
- Candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered for candidacy.
- Candidates must have earned 3 credits in college-level English Composition; 3 credits in college-level writing, and 6 credits in college-level mathematics.
- Candidates must earn at least a B- in ED-205 Strategies and Techniques of Instruction.
- Candidates must have up-to-date, clean clearances on file in the Education Department (Act 126, Act 24, Act 34, Act 151, Act 114, TB Screening)
- Candidates must demonstrate proficiency on the disposition evaluation.
- Candidates must demonstrate competency in the Pennsylvania Core Standards and PA School Code requirements.
- Candidates must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 throughout the program to remain eligible for teacher candidacy.
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Applying for Teacher Candidacy