GRADUATE CATALOG • 2010-2011

Master of Education

The Master of Education program prepares teachers for advanced professional practices in learning and teaching and for assuming an active role as a participant in child advocacy and educational policy making.

The mission of the Education Department of Cedar Crest College is to provide graduate students with robust experiences and unique opportunities designed to graduate exceptional educators prepared for teaching in the twenty-first century. Special emphasis is placed upon learning and modeling best practices, intelligently consuming research, embracing technology as a teaching tool, working with culturally and linguistically diverse students, fostering within students a desire to be life-long learners, and meeting the myriad of challenges that confront educators across the United States.

Cedar Crest College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The college is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education and the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges of Teacher Education.

The Education Department

The Education Department is located on the Second Floor of Curtis Hall. The main telephone number for the Department is 610-606-4610. The Pedagogy Classroom, a state of the art elementary classroom, is located in Curtis 131. Teacher education candidates may use the computer labs throughout the campus. The Education Department Curriculum Library is in the lower level of the Cedar Crest College Library, and houses a large selection of child/adolescent literature and instructional materials for grades PreK-12.

Full-time faculty contributing teaching and research in the M.Ed. program include the following:

Meridith Gibbons, Assistant Professor of Education, Ed.D., Widener University.

Joan Kern, Instructor and Academic Advisor, M.ED., Kutztown University.

Nancy King, Chair of Education Department and Assistant Professor of Education, Ed.D., Widener University.

Mary Beth O’Connell, Director of Student Teaching and Field Experiences and Assistant Professor of Education, M.Ed., Lehigh University.

Eve Puhalla, Assistant Professor of Education, Ph.D., Lehigh University

Jill Purdy, Director of the Graduate Education Program and Assistant Professor of Education, Ed.D., Widener University.

Kim E. Spiezio, Dean of the School of Adult and Graduate Education and Professor of Political Science, Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton.

Degrees available in the Master of Education Program

A candidate may pursue one or more of the following degrees:

Master of Education: The Art of Teaching
Master of Education: Elementary Certification, K-6
Master of Education: Secondary Certification in Biology
Master of Education: Secondary Certification in Chemistry
Master of Education: Secondary Certification in English
Master of Education: Secondary Certification in General Science
Master of Education: Secondary Certification in Mathematics
Master of Education: Secondary Certification in Social Studies
Master of Education: Secondary Certification in Spanish
Certification in English as a Second Language*
Certification in Special Education*
Reading Specialist Certification**

* Requires dual (simultaneous) certification in secondary or elementary education.

**Requires PA teaching certification prior to admittance

Program Goals and Learning Objectives

Students completing the Master of Education program will be able to:

Demonstrate advanced skills for planning, implementing, and evaluating quality learning experiences for all K-12 students.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of philosophical perspectives, critical issues and trends in education.
Demonstrate the ability to serve in leadership roles to both assess and contribute to developing current educational research and practices.
Become leaders who are able to fully engage in educational policy development and contribute to both the local community and the profession.
Implement a democratic model of classroom organization and learning.
Successfully complete doctoral studies in education.
Work collaboratively as team members and leaders within their schools, district, community, state and nation towards the goal of educational reform and advancement.
Improve classroom teaching and develop a sense of life long commitment to the profession.
Become master teachers who will be able to contribute to the welfare of the community and the democratic process in the U.S.

General Admissions Requirements

Students are admitted to graduate programs at Cedar Crest College on the basis of individual qualifications. Requests for application materials and all correspondence relating to admission should be addressed to:

Cedar Crest College
School for Adult and Graduate Education
100 College Drive
Allentown, PA 18104-6196.

Phone: 610-740-3770
Email:graduateprograms@cedarcrest.edu
Fax: 610-740-3786
Online Application Materials: www.cedarcrest.edu/graduate

On campus, the main office for the School for Adult and Graduate Edcaution is located in Blaney Hall, Room 105 and is open Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. -7:30 p.m:, Fridays, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Students are encouraged to visit the campus to discuss their educational plans. Upon request a campus visit may be arranged along with an opportunity to meet with the Director of the M.Ed. program. For more information, please contact Dr. Jill Purdy at 610-606-4666, x3419 or jepurdy@cedacrest.edu.
A rolling admissions policy is in effect for this program. Hence, applications are accepted and reviewed on a continuing basis throughout the year. Students may be admitted officially at the beginning of any academic semester, including summers.

The general admissions requirements for the Master of Education program are as follows:

Submission of a completed application form.
Submission of official transcripts to the School for Adult and Graduate Education.
Submission of a two page writing sample outlining the candidate’s goals and why the candidate is interested in pursuing a graduate degree in education.
Submission of letters of recommendation from appropriate members of the most recently attended academic institution(s) attesting to her or his preparedness for graduate studies. An applicant who has graduated from an academic institution more than 7 years prior to applying to Cedar Crest College should contact the Director of the Graduate Program to determine appropriate sources for the letters of recommendation.
A foreign educated applicant should review the teacher certification requirements for “Foreign Educated Graduates” as published by the Pennsylvania Department of Education at http://www.pde.state.pa.us/

Admissions Requirements for the M.Ed. in Elementary or Secondary Education
In addition to the general admissions requirements, candidates for admission to the M.Ed. in Elementary or Secondary Education also must adhere to the following:

College Coursework and Letters of Recommendation
a. An applicant must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
b. An applicant must provide two letters of recommendation from faculty at the most recently attended academic institution.
c. An applicant may transfer a maximum of nine graduate credits prior to formal acceptance. Applicants may not transfer any credits after matriculating without permission from the Program Director.
d. An applicant should have a cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher.
- Applicants with a cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 3.5 may apply for admission, but evidence of academic preparedness for graduate studies is required. In such cases, the applicant may be granted Provisional Status, and must earn a minimum GPA of 3.6 during the first 9 credit hours of graduate work taken at Cedar Crest College.
- Applicants with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 should contact the Education Office (610-606-4610) to make an appointment to consult with the Director of the M.Ed. program.
Program Prerequisites for Elementary Education: Candidates must submit documentation indicating that the following coursework has been completed with a grade of C or better:
- Three credits in English composition.
- Three credits in American or British Literature.
- Six credits in mathematics.
Program Prerequisites for Secondary Education: Candidates must submit documentation indicating that the following coursework has been completed with a grade of C or better:
- Three credits in English composition.
- Three credits in American or British Literature.
- Six credits in mathematics.

Admissions Requirements for the M.Ed. in The Art of Teaching

See general requirements.
If a candidate holds a teaching certification, the letters of recommendation should include a letter of support from the applicant’s principal and the other letter should be from additional administrators and/or faculty.
In addition, if a candidate holds a teaching certification a copy should be provided with application materials.

Admissions Requirements for the Five-Year M.Ed. Program

Candidates for admission to the five-year M.Ed. program must adhere to the following:

An applicant must be a full-time Cedar Crest student with Junior standing.
An applicant must have at least a 3.00 overall GPA, with a grade of B or higher in all Education courses.
An applicant in the secondary program must have a grade of a B or higher in each content area course.
Two letters of recommendation from Cedar Crest Faculty.

Admissions Decisions

The Education Department will make final admissions decisions on the basis of the following criteria: GPA, writing sample, letters of recommendation, related experience and background. Candidates will be considered from a holistic perspective. The Education Department reserves the right to ask the prospective candidate for additional information. Candidates will be advised of their application status via mail within three weeks of their department review.

Matriculation

Matriculation is required for any student who plans to receive financial aid and/or declare an academic major. A student applies for matriculation by submitting a completed application for admission to the School for Adult and Graduate Education. After submitting a complete application, students receive a letter from the College informing them of the decision concerning their acceptance as a degree candidate. Students are matriculated into the program once they have registered for classes during their first semester of academic study.
Graduate programs may permit non-matriculated and visiting students to enroll in graduate courses on a case-by-case basis. In the event that a graduate course reaches its enrollment maximum, matriculated students are given preference over non-matriculated students.

Acceptance of Transfer Credits

A candidate may transfer up to nine graduate credits from an accredited graduate program at another college or university. A student must earn a grade of “B” or higher for graduate credits to transfer to the program. Depending upon the program of study a student selects, transfer credits may or may not decrease the total number of credits required to complete the degree.
If previous coursework was completed outside of the U.S, students should have their academic degree validated as equivalent to a degree in the U.S. through one of the following non-profit agencies:

World Education Service Credentials Evaluation Services, Inc
P.O. Box #745 P.O. Box 66940
Old Chelsea Station Los Angeles, CA 90066
New York, New York 10011 1-310-390-6276
1-212-966-6311

Education Credential International Education Consultants
Evaluators, Inc. P.O. Box #248233
P.O. Box #92970 Coral Gables, FL 33124
Milwaukee, WI 53202-0970 1-305-666-0233
1-414-289-3400

International Consultants Foreign Educational Document
of Delaware, Inc Service Credential
914 Pickett Lane P.O. Box #4019
Newark, DE 19711 Stockton, CA 95204
1-302-737-8715 1-209-948-6589

Association of International Evaluators
P.O. Box #6756
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
1-888-263-2423

Degree Program Retention Policy

Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 to remain in the M.Ed. program. A student must achieve a 'B' or better in all education courses. Accepted students are permitted to repeat a course one time to meet academic requirements. Provisional and visiting students are not permitted to repeat a course. If the student fails to maintain academic standards, he/she is subject to dismissal from the program.

Leave of Absence Policy

Students wishing to take an authorized leave of absence from the M.Ed. program must apply through the Director of the M.Ed. Program. If a student interrupts her/his certification process for more than one year, she/he will have to be readmitted under the most current requirements and must participate in an interview with the Program Director.

Completion of the Graduate Program and Graduation

To successfully complete the M.Ed. a student must adhere to the following:

Complete all graduate education courses with a grade of B or higher.
Apply to the Registrar for graduation at a specific scheduled graduation time (fall, winter, or spring), at least three months before the expected graduation date.
Complete all the requirements for a given program.
Fulfill all financial responsibilities to the College.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

M.Ed. Application fee (non refundable) $ 25.00
Education Graduate Tuition, per credit $426.00
Undergraduate Evening, Weekend Tuition rate per credit $426.00
Graduate On-line Course Tuition, per credit $426.00
Audit fee rate per credit $142.00
Independent Study Tuition rate per credit (590 level) $795.00
Full-Time/Part-Time Student Activity Fee, per semester $10.00
Full-Time Technology Fee, per semester $100.00
Part-Time Technology Fee, per semester $50.00

Student Teaching Honorarium $300.00

Note: The College reserves the right to change the fees and charges when necessary.

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships are designed to promote the educational goals and objectives of the masters program by providing students with opportunities to actively participate in a range of instructional and research experiences that serve to promote the mastery of knowledge and practice in the field of education. To this end, graduate assistants are placed with individual faculty and may assist in:

The development of classroom experiences for undergraduate students.
Assisting faculty in the instruction of undergraduate coursework.
Serve as an instructor in the event that assigned faculty is absent.
Provide background information in the form of literature searches for faculty projects.
Assist in collection and dissemination of research information.
Serve as an instructor in “mini-topics” within the large class content where experiences and expertise warrant.

Student wishing to apply for a graduate assistantship are asked to do so as part of the admissions process. To be eligible to receive an assistantship, as student must:

Have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or better.
Have completed all undergraduate prerequisites for the masters program.
Submit an application requesting an assistantship to the Program Director.
Successfully interview with the faculty member with whom the student will be placed.

Assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis by the Program Director in consultation with the faculty to whom graduate assistants will be assigned. The number of assistantships available in any given semester and the stipend to be awarded to each graduate assistant is determined by the Program Director in consultation with the Dean of Adult and Graduate Education and the Provost. The decision of the Program Director in regard to award recipients is final and not subject to appeal.

Graduate Student Handbook

Each student will be given a copy of the Graduate Student Handbook prepared specifically for the M.Ed. in Education. The purpose of the handbook is to provide students with information pertaining to the curricular requirements, policies and procedures associated with the program. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves and understanding the information presented in the Graduate Student Handbook. Questions regarding the content of the handbook should be directed to either the student’s faculty advisor or the Director of the graduate program in Education.

Advising

Advising is an important element of any advanced degree program. A student accepted to the M.Ed. program will be assigned an academic advisor who will work with the student in planning the program of study, and as a mentor for professional development including the development of the initial proposal for the capstone project or thesis. The academic advisor may be, but is not required to be, the advisor for the capstone project or thesis.

Faculty advisors are assigned by the Director of the M.Ed. program based upon a review of student interests and faculty availability. Students wishing to request a specific faculty advisor, must submit this request in writing to the Program Director.

A student who wishes to change her advisor should schedule a meeting with her current advisor to discuss her concerns. After this meeting, the student must notify the program Director, in writing, of her desire to change advisors. When a new advisor is identified, the student will be notified via e-mail. If a student is uncomfortable discussing her concerns directly with her current advisor, the student should contact the Program Director.

Programs of Study for M.Ed. Degrees

The following pages specify the course requirements for the following concentrations leading to the Master of Education: The Art of Teaching, Elementary Certification, Secondary Certification, and Special Education.
Please note that the curriculum checklists for the elementary certification concentration and the secondary certification concentration include all the PA Department of Education requirements for initial certification as outlined in the Chapter 354 Regulation. All requirements are subject to change by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Please note, however, that the Pennsylvania Department of Education will be changing certification levels and requirements by 2013. Therefore, existing programs and courses are subject to change to meet these evolving regulations. See section on PDE-Chapter 49 Regulations.

In addition, any student demonstrating difficulties with oral or written English language fluency may be required to take additional coursework.

Chapter 49 Regulations

Final Form Regulations Approved by the State Board of Education

The effective date for the new instructional certificates is January 1, 2013.
The new certificates issued after January 1, 2013, will be:
     a. Early Childhood (PK-4 or ages 3 through 9).
    b. Elementary/Middle (grades 4-8).
    c. Secondary (grades 7-12 or ages 11- 21).
    d. Specialized areas (PK-12 or up through age 21).
    e. Special Education PK-8 (ages 3 through 14) with a dual
        certificate in one of the following: Early Childhood, Elementary/Middle, Reading
        Specialists
    f. Special Education 7-12 (Grades 7 through 12 or ages 11 through 21) with a dual
       certification in one of the following: Secondary, Reading Specialist

Master of Education: The Art of Teaching (30 credits)

Core Courses (12 credits):

EDU-505       Law and Policy in American Education (3 cr)
EDU-509       Educational Philosophy and Ethics (3 cr)
EDU-525       Research Design and Methodology (3 cr)
EDU-559       Curriculum, Assessment and Instructional Strategies for Teaching                         Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (3 cr.)

Electives (18 credits):

EDU-500       American Education (3 cr)
EDU-501       Educational Psychology (3 cr)
EDU-508       Integrating the Arts in the Elementary and Middle School Classroom                       (3 cr)
EDU-511       Literacy I (3 cr)
EDU-512       Literacy II (3 cr)
EDU-513       Reading and Language Arts (3 cr)
EDU-514       Reading in the Content Area (3 cr)
EDU-516       Diversity and Critical Pedagogy (3 cr)
EDU-535       Creative Drama in the Classroom (3 cr)
EDU-556       Developing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity (3 cr)
EDU-557       Second Language Acquisition and Language Development (3 cr)
EDU-558       Approaches to ELL’s (3 cr)
EDU-560       Special Topics in Education (3-12 cr)
EDU-590       Independent Study (3-6 cr)
EDU-599       Thesis or Capstone Application Project (3 cr)
SPE-533          Psycho-Educational Testing for Teacher (3 cr)
SPE-544:         Adaptations and Modifications for the Exceptional Child in the General
                        Education Classroom (3 cr)
SPE-546          Collaborative Partnerships in Inclusive Settings (3 cr)
SPE-547          Classroom Management (3 cr)
SPE-548          Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities (3 cr)
SPE-550          Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Challenges (3 cr)
REA-503         Reading: Past, Present and Future (3 cr)
REA-504         Diagnosis, Assessment and Remedial Reading Techniques (3 cr)
REA-505         Word Study and Vocabulary Development (3 cr)
REA-506         Literacy Coaching (3 cr) – Prerequisite skills and coursework required –                        please consult advisor before registering for this course)

M.Ed. in The Art of Teaching with Certification in Special Education

An add-on certificate in Special Education is available to Art of Teaching candidates. This certification program does include a student teaching/practicum component. Please contact the Director of the Graduate Program for more information.

M.Ed. in the Art of Teaching with Reading Specialist Certification

A Reading Specialist certificate is also available to Art of Teaching candidates. This certification includes 100 hours of practicum/field work. Please contact the Director of Graduate Program for more information.

M.Ed. in the Art of Teaching with Certificaton in ESL

An add-on certification in ESL is available to Art of Teaching students. Please contact the Director of Graduate Program for more information.

M.ED. in the Art of Teaching without Teaching Certification

Students who select this option must complete 30 graduate credits, which includes a Master’s Thesis.

Master of Education: Elementary Certification, K-6 (44 credits)

Prerequisites:
3 credits in English composition
3 credits of mathematics
3 credits in American or British Literature
Required Courses
MAT-202: Mathematics for Elementary Education (3 cr)
EDU-500: American Education (3 cr)
EDU-501: Educational Psychology (3 cr)
EDU-505 Law and Policy in American Education (3 cr)
EDU-509 Educational Philosophy and Ethics (3 cr)
EDU-525 Research Design and Methodology (3 cr)
EDU-550 Educational Planning (3 cr)
EDU-511 Literacy I (3 cr)
EDU-512 Literacy II (3 cr)
EDU-508 Integrating the Arts in the Elementary and Middle School Classroom (3 cr)
OR
EDU-535 Creative Drama in the Classroom (3 cr)
EDU-517 Curriculum, Assessment & Learning Experiences in Elem. Science (4 cr)
EDU-518 Curriculum, Assessment & Learning Experiences in Elem. Social St. (3 cr)
EDU-520 Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience (1 cr)
EDU-532 Curriculum, Assessment and Learning Experiences in Elementary Math. (3 cr)
SPE-544 Adaptations/Modifications for Teaching the Exceptional Child in
the General Education Classroom (3 cr)
OR
SPE-550 Teaching Students with Behavior and Learning Challenges (3 cr)
EDU-559 Curriculum, Assessment and Instructional Strategies for Teaching Culturally
And Linguistically Diverse Students (3 cr)
EDU-572 Student Teaching: Elementary (3 cr) (Capstone Integrative Experience)
EDU-574 Professional Education Seminar (3 cr)
Note: Students in this concentration also are encouraged, but not required to complete:
SPE-547 Classroom Management (3 cr)
EDU-306 Technology for Educators (3 cr)

M.Ed. with Certification in Elementary and Special Education

Students must complete the certification requirements for elementary certification (N-6) to be eligible for special education (N-12) certification. Students seeking certification in special education (CBPH/D) will be required to take a second specialty test of the Praxis II.

Required Courses:
SPE-243 Exceptional Child (3 cr)
SPE-544 Adaptations and Modifications for the Exceptional Child
in the General Education Classroom (3 cr)
EDU-514 Reading in the Content Area (3 cr)
EDU-315 Field II: Secondary (1 cr)
SPE-533 Psycho-Educational Testing for Teachers (3 cr)
SPE-546 Collaborative Partnerships in Inclusive Settings (3 cr)
SPE-547 Classroom Management (3 cr)
SPE-548 Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities (3 cr)
SPE-550 Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Challenges (3 cr)
EDU-559 Curriculum, Assessment and Instructional Strategies for Teaching
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (3 cr)
SPE-575 Practicum in Special Education (3 cr)

Master of Education: Secondary Certification (46 credits)

Prerequisites:
3 credits in English composition
3 credits in American or British Literature
6 credits in mathematics
Required Courses:
EDU-500: American Education (3 cr)
EDU-501: Educational Psychology (3 cr)
EDU-505 Law and Policy in American Education (3 cr)
EDU-509 Educational Philosophy and Ethics (3 cr)
EDU-525 Research Design and Methodology (3 cr)
EDU-550 Educational Planning (3 cr)
EDU-514 Reading in the Content Areas (3 cr)
EDU-520 Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience (1 cr)
EDU-535 Creative Drama in the Classroom (3 cr)
EDU-559 Curriculum, Assessment and Instructional Strategies
                 for Teaching Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Students (3 cr)
SPE-544 Adaptations/Modifications for the Exceptional Child in the
               General Education Classroom (3 cr)
EDU-573Student Teaching: Secondary (3 cr)
               (Capstone Integrative Experience)
EDU-574 Professional Education Seminar (3 cr)
Electives (9 credits):
1. Select one course from the following: (as per content area)
EDU-546 Curriculum, Assessment and Learning Experiences
                 for Secondary Science and Mathematics (3 cr)
EDU-547 Curriculum, Assessment and Learning Experiences
                for Secondary Social Studies (3 cr)
EDU-548 Curriculum, Assessment & Learning Experiences for Secondary                            English    (3 cr)
EDU-549 Curriculum, Assessment & Learning Experiences for World Language K-12
                (3 cr)
2. Select two additional courses in EDU and/or SPE at the 500 level

Content Area Requirements:

To be certified in secondary education a student must possess an academic major or the equivalent of an academic major in at least one of the content areas available at Cedar Crest College: Biology, Chemistry, English, General Science, History, Mathematics, Political Science or Spanish. Students should consult with their advisors for specific information about the coursework required in each content area.

M.Ed. with Certification in Secondary and Special Education

Students must complete the certification requirements for secondary certification (7-12) to be eligible for Special Education (CBPH/D) (N-12) certification. Students seeking certification in teaching the physically and mentally handicapped will be required to take a second specialty test of the Praxis II.

Required Courses:
SPE-243 Exceptional Child (3 cr)
SPE-544 Adaptations/Modifications for the Exceptional Learner
               in General Education Classrooms (3 cr)
EDU-511 Literacy I (3 cr)
EDU-512 Literacy II (3 cr)
EDU-313 Field II: Elementary (1 cr)
EDU-532 Curriculum, Assessment and Learning Experiences
                for Mathematics in the Elementary and Middle School (3 cr)
SPE-533 Psycho-Educational Testing for Teachers (3 cr)
SPE-546 Collaborative Partnerships in Inclusive Settings (3 cr)
SPE- 547 Classroom Management (3 cr)
SPE-548 Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities (3 cr)
SPE-550 Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Challenges (3 cr)
EDU-559 Curriculum, Assessment and Instructional Strategies
                for Teaching Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Students (3 cr)
SPE-575 Practicum in Special Education (3 cr)

Reading Specialist Certification

Required Coursework:
EDU-513 Reading and Language Arts
EDU-514 Reading in the Content Area
REA-503 Reading: Past , Present & Future
REA-504 Diagnosis, Assessment, and Remedial Reading Techniques
REA-505 Word Study and Vocabulary Development
REA-506 Literacy Coaching
REA-507 Reading Specialist Practicum-Early and Elementary Experience
REA-508 Reading Specialist Practicum-Middle and High School Experience
or REA-509 Leaderships as the Reading Professional

ESL Add-on Certificate (All Concentrations)

Required Courses (12 Credits):
EDU-555 Developing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
EDU-556 Second Language Acquisition and Language Development
EDU-558 Approaches to Educating ELL’s
EDU 559 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Strategies for Teaching Culturally
and Linguistically Diverse Students in the K-12 Classroom

Praxis Examinations

All students must pass Pre-Professional Skills Tests within the first 15 credits in the program. Elementary concentration candidates must also pass the elementary content knowledge test #511 within the first 24 credits. All students are recommended to complete their Praxis exams no later than the semester prior to their student teaching/intern teaching assignments.
Registrations booklets for the Praxis exams may be obtained in the main office of the Education Department (Curtis Hall, Room 223). Test dates are located on the back of the registration booklet. Information also may be obtained on-line at praxis@ets.org

Students should consult with their advisors if they have any questions in regard to the Praxis examination process. Software and study guides for the PPSTs and the Praxis II may be purchased directly from the Educational Testing Service, at the college Bookstore or at area bookstores. Students also may seek help from the Cedar Crest Advising Center.

At the date of this publication, all students are required to complete the following Praxis exams:

10710 PPST Reading (computerized 5710)
20720 PPST Writing (computerized 5720)
10730 PPST Mathematics (computerized 5730)

Elementary Only:
10011 Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment. 20511 Elementary education: Content Knowledge

Secondary (by Content Area):
20235 Biology Content Knowledge
20245 Chemistry Content Knowledge
10041 English Language, Literature and Composition Content Knowledge
10435 General Science Content Knowledge
10061 Mathematics Content Knowledge (graphing calculator needed)
10081 Social Studies Content Knowledge
10191 Spanish Content Knowledge (contains listening section) and Fundamental Subjects and 20511 Fundamental Subjects

20353 Special Education: Education of the Exceptional Child

0300 Reading Specialist

Kappa Delta Pi International Honorary Society in Education, Omega Chi Chapter

The purpose of the Education Honor Society is to promote excellence in and recognition of outstanding contributions to education. The Cedar Crest College Omega Chi Chapter was first established in the Spring of 2000. The charter members were initiated into the society on April 30, 2000.
To apply for membership in the Omega Chi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, a student must meet the following criteria:

Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Be enrolled as a graduate student in education.
Write a letter identifying potential contributions to the Omega Chi Chapter of KDP consistent with the goals of the Omega Chi Chapter.
Submit evidence of documented leadership in Student- Pennsylvania State Education Society (S-PSEA).

Students who meet eligibility criteria will be sent a letter approximately one month prior to the planned initiation date (late spring and late fall semesters). An email will also be sent to education students advising them that their letters are being sent out to them.

Application materials are submitted to the Chapter Counselor by the designated deadline. The Counselor and Officers review applications in accordance with the eligibility requirements. The Counselor, Officers and Education Department Faculty approve candidates.

Candidates are notified of their acceptance. This acceptance will be contingent upon the candidate’s participation in at least one KDP activity during the induction period and attendance at a one-hour information session approximately one week before the initiation ceremony.

Last Updated: 7/14/10

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