Geneva seeks to prepare well-qualified Christian teachers for careers in both public and Christian schools. Teachers have great impact on the social, personal, and intellectual development of individuals.
We believe that Christians are called to develop their passion to teach individuals in a variety of educational settings. Distinctive to Geneva, our students develop a perspective on “teaching redemptively” in the classrooms.
Programs lead to certification in PA through the PA Dept of Ed. Through inter-state certification agreements, certification is readily achieved in many other states.
- Meet Our Faculty
- PECT Test Preparation Materials to Purchase
- Praxis Test Preparation Materials
- Average Pass Rates for Certification Exams
- Formal Candidacy Requirements
- Financial Aid for Post Baccalaureate Certification
- National Science Foundation - Noyce Grant
2021 Award Winners
Marissa Lund, winner of the 2021 Leotta C. Hawthorne Reading Award
The Leotta C. Hawthorne Award is a collection of books given by the members of the Geneva College Department of Education to an elementary education major who has had outstanding achievement in reading and who has made a major contribution to the college reading program in the Department of Education.
Megan Knight, winner of the 2021 Linda Bailey Education Award
The Linda Bailey Education Award is given in memory of Mrs. Linda Bailey, friend of many and secretary for the Education Department from 1986-2001, to a senior education major who excels as a student teacher and models an attitude of servanthood.
Student Teachers and Supervisors - Spring 2021
Education Majors
- PK-4 Education/PK-12 Special Education
- Middle Level Education (4-8)
- English
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Secondary Education Certification (7-12)
- K-12 Education Certification
- Post Baccalaureate Certification
Minors
Program Distinctives
- Integration of faith in teaching philosophy and practice
- Program accredited by the state of Pennsylvania
- Reciprocity for course work among all 50 states for graduates in education
- Experiential learning in the schools available as early as freshman year
- Tutoring opportunities on campus
- Extensive field experience in local classrooms
- Opportunities to student teach abroad
- Minor in Reading Methods for PK-4 Early Childhood/PK-12 Special Education majors
- Full time faculty all have doctorates in education as well as classroom experience
- First time pass rates on certification exams: 89% in 2020-21
Mission
The mission of the Education Department is to prepare competent professional teachers committed to excellence and integrity in: teaching, identifying and analyzing educational issues from a Christian perspective, responding to student needs, continuing professional development and collaborating with colleagues, parents and community members.
Department Contact:
Office: McKee Hall, lower level
Phone: 724-847-6535
Email: aaiken@geneva.edu
