Program Facts

  • GU Education Facts

    • Gannon’s education programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
    • Our programs have received special designation as a promising model or innovative practice in five areas: candidate competencies, key academic standards and assessment anchors, faculty activities and collaboration, field experiences and student teaching, and new teacher support.
    • The Pennsylvania Department of Education has reciprocal agreements for teacher certification with 45 states. Recent Gannon graduates are currently employed in schools in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, West Virginia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Washington, D.C., Florida, Arizona, Nevada, Kansas, Hawaii, Alaska and Washington.
    • Math, science and special education majors may qualify for $16,000 in TEACH grant funds.
    • Ninety-six percent of our 2009-10 graduates are employed in their major or pursuing advanced degrees.

  • GU Secondary Education Facts

    • Secondary and K-12 education students receive a degree in their content area and are prepared for their Pennsylvania Level I Instructional teaching certificate.
    • Workshops and resources are available for preparation for the Praxis I and II exams.
    • Our student teaching program is a full 14 weeks, providing our teacher candidates with more experiential learning time than is required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

  • Major Facts

    • Starting salary in Pennsylvania is $35,976 while the average salary is $58,124. Salaries across the nation vary by district; New York currently has the highest average teacher salary and South Dakota has the lowest. (Figures are according to the National Education Association and are for 2009-2010)

  • About the Program

    • Many professional development programs for education majors are planned by the members of our four professional organizations: Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Honor Society for Educators, Gannon University’s Society for Exceptional Children (GUSEC), Student Pennsylvania State Education Association (SPSEA) and Future Educators’ Association (FEA).
    • Members of the University’s professional organizations have an opportunity to attend state and national conferences with their peers and advisors.
    • Gannon’s School of Education was one of 20 United States colleges/universities selected to receive the Teachers for the 21st Century Grant, funded by Microsoft and the Council for Independent Colleges (CIC). As a result of this grant, four faculty members are conducting research on the educational and institutional benefits of electronic portfolios. Education students are participating in the grant through learning about and producing electronic portfolios.
    • Gannon’s School of Education was one of four Pennsylvania universities selected to establish a Center for Teaching Excellence in order to promote and support National Board for Teaching Standards Certification. National Board certification is considered the gold standard in certification and is recognized across the country.
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