Flavia Lucas is earning a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and was awarded the Osher Re-entry Scholarship
in 2008. “Going back to college has given me more confidence, and I use what I learn every day in my job. I appreciate the evening and lunchtime classes, and they are a big reason I am actually able to do this.”
Degrees
Master in Instructional Systems, Educational Technology Option
Do more than integrate technology into your classroom. Design technology-based learning experiences and evaluate the impact of technology on the learning process. Gain the technical and research skills necessary to analyze the effectiveness of technology integration in your classroom, school, or organization.
Certificates and Professional Development
Certificate in Technology Integration (TICKET)
Discover new ways to include technology-based learning experiences in your classroom while meeting Act 48 requirements that can also be applied toward a master’s degree in educational technology. Learn innovative ways to integrate technology into teaching, learning, and curricula; incorporate Internet resources into your classroom; and use video and hypermedia effectively.
Principalship Certificate Program
The Penn State Principal Certification Program is a statewide offering presented at multiple locations. It has been evaluated by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education/Educational Leadership Constituent Council (NCATE/ELCC) and is in compliance with their current requirements. Several important themes are essential parts of the overall program; they include diversity, professional development, instructional leadership, ethical and moral leadership, school improvement, change process, and social justice.
Evidence-Based Practices in Inclusive Classrooms Series
Be prepared with teaching strategies that address the growing special education needs in your general education classroom. Create a successful inclusive classroom using evidence-based practices. Learn how to provide effective instruction to students with mild to severe disabilities, assess the success of instruction, manage and motivate special needs learners, and improve academic outcomes for all students in your class.
Professional Development Counselor Series
This series is designed for mental health professionals, marriage and family counselors, and addictions counselors, to help them expand their skills and meet continuing education requirements. Social workers, school psychologists, teachers, pastoral counselors, juvenile detention workers, psychiatric nurses, and psychologists also will find the content valuable in their therapeutic work with clients. You can earn graduate credits or choose the noncredit option.
Professional Development School Nurse Series
Enhance your earning potential, advance your career, and satisfy Act 48 and Act 58 requirements. This program allows you to take advanced-level nursing courses in convenient formats over the summer and is ideal for school nurses and school counselors, home health care nurses, nurses working in hospitals and other facilities, and educators who deal with health-related matters and sports, including coaches and health or physical education teachers.
Teacher as Whole Person Series
This three-course program is designed for experienced teachers who have mastered the content they teach and traditional teaching methods and are now ready to enhance their ability to “connect” with students by focusing on interpersonal relationships. Learn to develop effective relationships in a comfortable secure environment with other educators.