Pennsylvania undergraduate certification candidates must pass the basic skills assessments in math, reading and writing prior to formal admission into a program. PDE has developed seven testing options to better assist candidates in successfully demonstrating basic skills. They are provided on this site.
Pennsylvania requires assessment of candidates in Basic Skills prior to entry into a preparation program. Pennsylvania also requires assessment of candidates in General Knowledge, Professional Knowledge and Subject Area Knowledge prior to issuance of a certificate. The documents on this site provide guidance for completing these requirements.
The PreK–4 assessment includes three modules. Examinees must take and pass all three modules to qualify for Pennsylvania teacher certification. You may take one or all three modules at one test appointment.
For more detailed information regarding requirements for the Saint Vincent College Education Department, please visit the Education Department Website at http://education.stvincent.edu/testing-info.html.
