Traditional
Route To Obtaining A Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate
Step One
What do I want to teach?
Step Two
Where do I accomplish this?
Step Three
Start a bachelor's degree program
Step Four
Complete college program
Step Five
Student Teaching
Step Six
Graduate
Step Seven
Pass Content Area Testing: This will be the testing associated with the subject area you completed. As an example, if you completed a Mathematics program, you will need to take the Mathematics testing.
Find the test(s) and scores required under the Certification Test Requirements tab on our website. (Excel)
Step Eight
Apply for your certificate through the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS).
View the application and User Guides.