College of Education and Social Work
West Chester University is approved to offer Education Preparation Programs that lead to certification/licensure in Pennsylvania. While we monitor certification/licensure laws in each state, state requirements are subject to change without notice. If you are interested in certification/licensure outside of Pennsylvania, we encourage you to contact the appropriate state licensing agency to seek guidance and verify requirements before beginning a program and during your program of study. Please note, some states may require you to complete the edTPA, a performance-based assessment, in order for you to be certified/licensed.
Educator Preparation Programs, Bachelor's
B.S.Ed. in Early Grades Preparation (PreK-4)
B.S.Ed. in Early Grades Preparation (PreK-4) to M.Ed. in Literacy and Reading Specialist
Certification (Accelerated Program)
B.S.Ed. in Middle Grades Preparation Grades 4-8
B.S.Ed. in Biology
B.S.Ed. in Chemistry
B.S.Ed. in Earth and Space Sciences
B.S.Ed. in English
B.S.Ed. in Mathematics
B.S.Ed. in Physics
B.S.Ed. in Special Education - PreK-8 And Early Grades Preparation (PreK-4)
B.S.Ed. in Special Education - PreK-8 And Middle Grades Preparation (4-8)
B.S.Ed. in Special Education (7-12)
B.S.Ed. in Special Education (PreK-12) (Coming Soon: Fall 2020)
Additional information on Specialized Professional Associations
Educator Preparation Programs, Post-Bachelor's
General Science Teaching Certification
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification - Pre-K through Grade 4
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification - Grade 4 through Grade 8
Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Special Education
Secondary Teaching Certification
Graduate Certificate
Reading Specialist Certification
Certificate in Autism
Skills for Teacher Leaders Endorsement
Transformative Principalship Certification
Graduate - Master's Degree
Degree Program - Master's
M.Ed. in Literacy and Reading Specialist Certification
M.Ed. in School Counseling
M.Ed. in Secondary Education
M.Ed. in Secondary Education - Residency Option
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Social Work
Post-Master's
Endorsement in Literacy Coaching
Counseling (School), Specialist Certificate
Post-Master's Certificate Professional Counselor Licensure Preparation (LPC)
College of Education and Social Work Certification Information