1996-1997 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
The College of Education
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 credit 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:
The Bachelor of Science in Education 124sh
The Vocational Technical Education Certificate 60-62sh
The Cooperative Education Teacher/Coordinator certificate 75sh
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