Certificate in Teaching at Villanova University

International students can study the Teaching at Villanova University at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Certificate degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 23, 2027.

About Certificate in Teaching

Teacher certification can only be obtained within the context of the Bachelor of Arts in Education program. Villanova does not offer a stand alone teaching certification program.

Villanova University's secondary teacher education program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education as satisfying the requirements for teacher certification in 9 subject areas. Students with majors in departments other than Education and Counseling may be admitted to the teacher education program upon the approval of the Program Director.

Student Teaching is normally taken in the second semester of the senior year. Exploratory-Arts students who may be interested in Secondary Teacher Certification should stop by the Office of Education and Counseling, 302 St. Augustine Center for the Liberal Arts, as soon as possible to discuss the content area prerequisites and the requirements of the Education major.

Students enrolled in the Undergraduate Teacher Education Program will have their work reviewed each semester by academic advisor to determine progress and professional development for certification. Students must achieve a 3.0 overall GPA and successful completion of the PAPA tests (or satisfaction of the *SAT/ ACT exemption) before they are permitted to do student teaching. Students who do not achieve the required cumulative average by spring semester junior year will not be allowed to continue in the education major.

AREAS OF CERTIFICATION:

Biology, Chemistry, English, French, Latin, Mathematics, Physics, Spanish, and Social Studies.

Upon successful completion of the Education major courses, the required courses in their certification content area, the PAPA, and the Praxis II exams, the student will be eligible for Pennsylvania teaching certification in grades 7-12.

*SAT/ACT exemption: Students who receive qualifying score on the subset testing of the SAT and ACT may be exempt from taking the PAPA basic skills test. For more information please contact Nancy Franz, M.Ed.

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Teaching at Villanova University

Entry Requirements

Villanova University admits to its undergraduate program citizens from other countries who meet the appropriate criteria. International students are admitted to begin their studies in the fall semester only. The final date for receipt of the application forundergraduate students is January 15.

To be considered for admission, international students must submit the same admission application and supporting academic credentials, and all non-native English speakers must take an English language proficiency test such as the TOEFL or IELTS. Official results must be sent directly to the University. For admission consideration, candidates must attain a minimum score of 90 on the iBT (internet based), or 577 on the paper based TOEFL; or a band score of 6.5 on the IELTS. This requirement may be waived for students who have completed at least three years of secondary education at an American or International School where English is the primary language of instruction or for students who have achieved a 620 on the Evidence-based Reading and Writing section of the SAT.

All undergraduate international students should note that they must pay a non- refundable tuition deposit of $700 by May 1 andsubmit a Certification of Finances form and supporting bank letter prior to the issuance of the form I-20.

International students are eligible to compete for some merit-based and athletic scholarships. Need-based financial aid is available to first-time freshman international students from University sources on a limited basis.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 90

Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Teaching at Villanova University

Application Fee 80

How to Apply for Certificate in Teaching at Villanova University

Villanova University is a member of the Common Application. A complete application for admission will include:

Common Application with essay. Please be sure to fully complete the activities section of the Common Application, as supplemental resumes and accomplishments after submission cannot be added to your application.
Villanova Member School Section with Villanova Writing Supplements

Within 48 hours after your application is received, you'll receive information on how to set up your Applicant Status Page to track your application's status and to ultimately view your decision.

Certificate in Teaching at Villanova University

Villanova University

United States of America, Aberdeen