Holy Family University School of Education
Master of Education (MEd) Initial Teacher Certification
Philadelphia, USA
Master degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: This Master of Education (MEd) Initial Teacher Certification prepares candidates with non-education bachelor’s degrees to teach PK–4 in Pennsylvania while earning a graduate degree. Courses run in blended and online formats as 8‑week courses. You’ll meet Pennsylvania teacher certification requirements and can add Grade 5 and Grade 6 certification later by testing. The programme emphasizes pedagogical methods, planning, classroom management, equity, and professional practice.
Career Outcomes: Graduates often secure full-time roles in public, parochial, or private elementary schools; related careers include textbook sales representative, adult training specialist, instructional designer, academic coach, preschool director, coach, or consultant and management roles.
This program is designed to provide individuals, who have undergraduate degrees in fields other than education, the opportunity to pursue a career in teaching grades PK – 4. While earning your MEd degree, you will also meet Pennsylvania state teacher certification requirements for PK – 4. Classes are offered in both a blended and online format as 8-week courses. Once completed you may choose to add on Grade 5 and Grade 6 certification through further testing.
Most of our program's graduates obtain employment as full-time teachers in public, parochial, or private schools. Other career options available to our graduates include:
• Textbook sales representative
• Adult training specialist
• Instructional designer
• Academic coach
• Preschool director, coach, or consultant
The program goals are to prepare students for Pennsylvania teacher certification by instilling the requisite skills, attributes and knowledge. Graduates of the program will have a thorough knowledge of content and pedagogical skills in planning and preparation; will be able to establish and maintain a purposeful and equitable environment for learning, in which students feel safe, valued, and respected; engage students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies; and demonstrate qualities that characterize a professional educator.
