Education Certification

Secondary Certification
Students seeking secondary education certification at Widener choose the appropriate major in the College of Arts and Sciences and take the education courses offered by the Center for Education in the School of Human Service Professions.
Elementary and Early Childhood Certification
Students seeking elementary or early childhood education certification may select those majors in the Center for Education or may choose a major among those offered in the College of Arts and Sciences and take the required education certification courses as free electives.  The Psychology major is a popular choice for students seeking elementary/early childhood education certification.
Students may pursue certification in the following areas: