Cedar Crest College offers enhanced coursework, add-on certificates, and a variety of pre-teaching and student-teaching experiences to prepare you for the classrooms of the future.

All of our faculty members are experienced teachers who have worked in public and/or private schools, from preK through secondary school. Their dedication to excellence has enabled Cedar Crest to form strong partnerships with local school districts, providing our students with superior student teaching and job placement opportunities.

In the first year after graduation, most alumnae accept employment in private, public, and charter schools as full-time contracted teachers, as long-term or daily substitutes, or as para-professionals. Other graduates go on to pursue a Master of Education degree, Reading Specialist certification or ESL Specialists certification, all of which are also available at the College.

As a student in the Cedar Crest College department of education, you will acquire the most effective teaching techniques and strategies, enabling you to develop your skills as a reflective instructor, an effective leader and a role model in your future classroom and in your community.

Mission Statement

The Cedar Crest College Education Department is grounded in the premise that education provides the basis for women’s leadership, advocacy, civic engagement, and global connectivity. The Education Department is committed to the preparation of the next generation of teachers who have a strong foundation in research-based pedagogy and content knowledge. Our graduates will be dedicated to the profession and strive to ensure that all children achieve to high academic standards.

Additional Resources in Education

Websites with important information on the teaching profession.

US Department of Education
National Education Association
International Reading Association
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Program Pass Rates
NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)