Post-Bacc Certification Inquiries

Greetings from Mansfield University!

Certification is a process resulting in a credential which is earned by successfully completing a prescribed sequence of courses and classroom experiences, state-mandated examinations, and by meeting appropriate mental, physical, and moral criteria.  A teaching certificate enables the holder of the credential to teach the subject area(s) cited on the certificate in the state of Pennsylvania.  Mansfield University is proud to offer the following certification programs:

Post-Baccalaureate Certification Programs: 

Advanced Level Certification Programs:

Request Certification Evaluation:

*Please note that this is not an application.  If you are interested in applying to one of our certification programs, then you may find our application link located in the Apply Now! section to the right of the screen.  Applicants automatically require a certification evaluation.

• Please print and complete a Request for Certification Evaluation Form
• Submit the completed Request for Certification Evaluation Form and official transcripts from all colleges/universities you have attended to the Admissions Office, G-27 South Hall, Mansfield, PA 16933.  If you are a Mansfield University Alumnus, we can obtain your transcript for you.
• Provide a resume if you have significant work experiences, which may gain you credit for the course work.

Once all of your credentials arrive, your file will be reviewed by Ms. Christina Hale.  The evaluation process takes approximately 2 - 4 weeks.  Please note that the process may take longer if:

1. you request more than one program evaluation (please limit your requests to two programs)
2. there are high volumes of true applicants requiring certification evaluations
3. there are high volumes of current students requiring certification evaluations

Once the work up is complete, you will be sent a completed copy of the certification evaluation identifying required course work.  If you are interested in completing one of our certification programs, then please submit an application and $25 processing fee.

 *Those seeking teacher certification in Pennsylvania are encouraged to read the following:

The State Board of Education has recently adopted changes to the regulations governing teacher certification in Pennsylvania. These changes will affect every teacher education program in the state. Although teachers will no longer be certified under the existing regulations as of January 1, 2013, the new regulations had not been published in final form as of the date that this catalog became final. The university will revise its teacher education curriculum to comply with these new regulations once they are published, and the revised program will be required for all students who enter effective in the Fall of 2009. Students who enter existing teacher education programs may complete their degrees and obtain certification under the current rules only if they complete the degree program and apply for certification prior to December 31, 2012. Students who plan to complete their degree and apply for certification after that date may wish to change to the new curriculum once it is approved. 

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