2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
The School of Continuing Education
Vocational-Technical Professional Studies
Jane A. Whisner, Chairperson; Boyd, Debow, Dolecki, Durbin, Gamble, Keith, Monaco, Rivosecchi, Spewock, Sylves, Toth
The Vocational-Technical Professional Studies program offers undergraduate curricula that prepare preservice teachers, in-service teachers, supervisors, and administrators in vocational-technical education. Students enrolling in one of the vocational education programs may specialize in an area related to interest and/or previous work experience. Programs may lead to either a Bachelor of Science in Education degree with certification or to professional certification only. Program graduates have a broad range of employment opportunities as teachers/trainers in secondary schools, vocational-technical schools, postsecondary schools, and business and industry.
Certification to teach vocational-technical education in the commonwealth’s secondary schools is issued to individuals who meet statutory requirements, demonstrate occupational/technical proficiency on a nationally standardized occupational competency examination, and complete 60 semester hours of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s approved university program. In the IUP program, a plan of studies will be tailored to each student’s unique background (i.e., electrical, electronics, data processing, drafting, welding, dental, etc.) and professional needs.
Certification to serve as a cooperative education teacher-coordinator in the commonwealth’s secondary schools can be earned by completing a program of studies tailored to each student’s individual background and professional needs. The program prepares individuals for managing industrial cooperative training and school-to-work transitional experiences. For persons holding a valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate, the program of studies will be individualized based upon educational credits earned.
Each program offered by the Center for Vocational Personnel Preparation requires completion of the following semester hours:
Bachelor of Science in Education 124sh
Cooperative Education Teacher/Coordinator certificate 75sh
Vocational Technical Education Certificate 60-62sh
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