Adult Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Accelerated
The accelerated degree in Education from DeSales will give you the knowledge and skills to become a teacher. You can focus on Early Childhood & Elementary Education (PreK-4) or Special Education (PreK-12). After finishing the program, you’ll be certified to teach in Pennsylvania.
Program Details
- Official Degree Name
- Bachelor of Arts
- Format
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Online
Blended
- Credit Hours
- 120
- Program Start
- Start Anytime
- Application Deadline
- Apply Anytime
- Average Time to Degree
- 3-4 Years
Why Get Your Education Degree at DeSales University?
Are you thinking about a career change? DeSales' accelerated bachelor’s in education is designed for career changers, offering flexible online and evening classes. Our academic advisors will explain which classes you’ll need, help you transfer any eligible credits, and lay out a clear path and timeline for coursework and student teaching.
Program Highlights
Flexible Options
- Earn a full degree or a certificate at your own pace. Follow an accelerated plan of study to earn your degree faster or progress as conservatively as you want. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with multiple start terms per year, so you can start when you are ready. All classes are online unless otherwise noted, with numerous start dates throughout the year. A personal advisor will ensure you get exactly what you need to succeed.
Professional Development Opportunities
- The accelerated bachelor’s in education from DeSales has a student teaching component. You’ll get hands-on classroom experience through student teaching and working with students at different academic levels. To prepare for this, you’ll need a minimum of 170 hours of clinical field experience, which is required prior to student teaching per the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Successfully finishing these clinical hours is necessary for admittance to student teaching and to earn your certification.
Value/ Return on Investment
- The accelerated Education program will help you earn your degree faster so you can start your new career as a teacher. As a graduate, you'll be certified in either Elementary Education or Special Education PreK-12 and qualified to teach in multiple settings.
What Will You Study?
The Education program at DeSales reflects the dignity and kindness found throughout the University. Coursework focuses on helping students reach their highest potential in academics, social interactions, artistic endeavors, and spiritual growth. The number of courses may be reduced depending on the number of transferable credits (up to 75) recognized and/or any credits earned through prior learning assessment. Successful completion of the clinical field experience components of the program is necessary for admittance to student teaching and/or certification.
Examples of courses you may take as part of the accelerated Education program include:
- The Educative Process
- Cognition and Learning
- Foundations in Early Education
- Clinical Field Work
Program Concentrations
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Early Childhood and Elementary Education, PreK-4
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Early Childhood and Elementary Education, PreK-4
DeSales’ accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary Education gives you the knowledge and skills needed to become an elementary school teacher. After successfully completing this program, you’ll be certified to teach Pre-Kindergarten through fourth grade in Pennsylvania.
Courses You May Take Include:
Special Education, PreK-12
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Special Education, PreK-12
Courses You May Take Include:
Outcomes & Careers
When you graduate from DeSales University with a B.A. in Education, you’ll be able to demonstrate:
- Content mastery across disciplines
- Effective, creative, reflective, technology-enhanced, and data-driven pedagogy
- Professionalism in personal, collegial, and institutional settings
- Respect for the uniqueness and diverse perspectives of all learners, families, and communities
- Leadership in advocating for students and supporting their highest achievement in local and global contexts
Admission Criteria
- A High School Diploma or GED, and at least one of the following must apply:
- You have been out of high school for 5+ years
- You are a veteran or active duty service member
- You have a full-time career and/or other significant non-academic responsibilities, such as being self-supporting or having financial dependents
- You already have a bachelor's degree and are now pursuing a certificate or second degree
Prerequisites
Already Attended Some College?
We will be happy to evaluate your prior college courses. DeSales accepts up to 75 credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities. All transferred credits must be applicable to some curriculum offered at DeSales University. You must complete at least 15 three-credit (or more) courses at DeSales University to earn a degree from DSU.
Please note that only credits are transferred; your grades for transfer courses are not calculated into your GPA at DSU.
Program Support
Adult Studies Admissions
Contact
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610-282-4361 -
adultstudies@desales.edu -
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