To be an excellent teacher is to be a professional who is competent, responsible, and creative. Those who believe teaching is a noble calling will be challenged at PBU to become teachers who know how to promote learning, care for their students, and integrate their worldview. The teacher education programs at PBU have a tradition of excellence with graduates teaching around the world.
Students in the School of Education study the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching and learning. Undergraduate and graduate programs provide students with thorough preparation and credentials for teaching in public, private, Christian, and international schools. PBU teacher education students benefit from an approach committed to the highest degree of professional preparation and the thorough integration of a biblical worldview.
Faculty who have years of teaching experience at the basic education level emphasize character development, academic excellence, and professional competency. Program requirements lead to certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Association of Christian Schools International.
From the beginning of their studies, students spend time in classroom settings, observing, tutoring, and teaching. Student teaching placement in public and private schools, locally, nationally, and internationally, provides a broad range of experiences so students are prepared to excel in any setting.
Undergraduate & Graduate Programs
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