BS Major
Teachers can have an incredible impact on their students. Understanding children’s development, psychology, family, and culture prepares you to faithfully engage with future students. A middle-level education degree from Geneva encourages you to model Jesus, the greatest Teacher.
Students spend 250+ hours in the classroom prior to student teaching
100% of our certification programs are approved by PA Department of Education
Teaching certification earned based on Geneva’s program is recognized in most states
Study the psychology of teaching: how a teacher functions in the classroom, the role of motivation and development, and ways to adapt to include all backgrounds when teaching
Middle school is a time of transition. This psychology course helps future teachers understand the social, developmental, and physiological stages that their students will be in
Explores the various methods for teaching the four major content areas, and opportunities to teach such lessons in the fields.
Teachers need to be able to include students with many different skill sets. This class provides tested strategies and techniques to better engage students with physical and/or mental disabilities
Teachers make a great impact on the social, personal, and intellectual development of individuals, and Geneva students learn to cultivate their passion to teach in a variety of educational settings. Education is a mission field and at Geneva our graduates are prepared to teach redemptively in both public and Christian schools, or wherever they are called.
Grounded by a Christian worldview, the mission of the education department is to prepare professional teachers committed to excellence and integrity in:
The learning objectives for middle level education majors are:
Pennsylvania is a member of NASDTEC the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. This membership assists in clarification of reciprocity from one state to another. Geneva’s Education program meets Pennsylvania’s educational requirements for licensure. Once Pennsylvania licensure is earned, then the PA license can be evaluated by the other state. To view the current reciprocity agreements, please visit: www.nasdtec.net/page/InterstateAgreements
The most accurate regulations can be found on the state education websites. For example, if you want to convert a PA teaching license to the state of Ohio, you would visit: sboe.ohio.gov/educator-licensure/information-and-resources/educator-licensure-process
Graduates who aspire to have an impact in their communities and their careers through a Geneva Education gain expertise in this field enhanced by academics rooted in Christian values and ethics in Geneva’s program.
of our students pass the PRAXIS exams their first time (2022-23)
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