Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Certifications
PDE Certifications offered at Messiah University
Teaching Certification (7-12 or PreK-12)
Messiah University’s Master of Education with a degree track in PreK-12 or secondary education prepares individuals with a bachelor’s degree in an area other than education to pursue a career as a teacher and to sit for the PA level I teaching certification examination in 1 of 15 content areas.
Learn more about our Teaching Certification (7-12 or PreK-12) program.
Special Education Certification PreK-12
The Special Education Certification option is designed for those with a bachelor’s degree in education or any other field who are looking to earn their initial or subsequent PA teaching certification in Special Education PreK-12.
Learn more about our Special Education Certification PreK-12 program.
Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness Endorsement (PreK-12)
The Social, Emotional and Behavioral Wellness graduate certificate is designed for educators and other professionals who work with children who have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences and/or have a mental illness. The certificate equips students to collaboratively provide appropriate supports for children and their families.
Learn more about our Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness Endorsement (PreK-12) program.
Skills for Teacher Leaders Endorsement (PreK-12)
The online Skills for Teacher Leaders Endorsement is for educators who wish to more effectively serve and influence their educational communities. Using coursework from the fields of education and strategic leadership, the program combines ethical frameworks with research and theory to help teachers best serve learners and their families.
Learn more about our Skills for Teacher Leaders Endorsement (PreK-12) program.
Teaching Certification (PreK-4)
The PreK-4 Teaching Certification is designed to provide students with the competencies to teach pre-kindergarten through grade 4. Students may elect to do an additional 12 credits to earn the M.Ed. in Elementary Education.
Learn more about our Teaching Certification (PreK-4) program.
Online Instruction Endorsement (PreK-12)
Messiah University offers a graduate certificate designed for individuals who are interested in learning the skills and competencies of effective online instruction. It is ideal for public, charter, cyber and private regular PK-12 classroom teachers and community college faculty that are using flipped, hybrid, online and blended programs.
Learn more about our Online Instruction Endorsement (PreK-12) program.
Integrative STEM Education Endorsement (PreK-12)
The online Integrative STEM Education Endorsement is for educators who wish to gain knowledge and competencies relevant to teaching and learning STEM. Using course and project work focused on communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity in STEM content areas, the program demonstrates relevant pedagogical approaches.
Learn more about our Integrative STEM Education Endorsement (PreK-12) program.
English as a Second Language Program Specialist (PK-12)
The English as a Second Language Program Specialist program is designed for students who hold any current Pennsylvania teaching certificate and are interested in coursework that provides instruction in teaching English language learners and leads to Pennsylvania ESL program specialist certification.
Learn more about our Skills for Teacher Leaders Endorsement (PreK-12) program.