Teacher Education

Do you desire to shape the academic, social, and personal development of young people? Schools hire teachers who know their subject matter and are able to communicate with their students.

The purpose of the Teacher Education Department at BBC is to develop graduates who will be caring and effective in the classroom.

 Teacher Education Programs

• Early Childhood Education (2 or 4 years)
• Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education
• Elementary Teacher Education
• Health and Physical Education K-12
• Music Education K-12
• Secondary Teacher Education
• Bible Teaching Concentration
• English Concentration
• Social Studies Concentration
• Science Concentration

 Core Courses for the Teacher Education Programs

• Effective Teaching Methods
• Development and Learning
• Classroom Organization and Management
• Foundations and Issues in Education
• Assessment of Learning

Benefits of the Program

Each Bachelor of Science degree leads to certification by the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania currently has certification reciprocity with forty-four states, which means you will most likely be able to teach where you want.

Graduates of the Teacher Education program earn the equivalent of a double major in both Bible and their chosen program.

Requirements of the Program

Students must earn a 3.0 GPA and have completed forty-eight credits in general education classes before enrolling in an education program.

Each student must complete ninety hours as a classroom aid and pass required PRAXIS tests before student teaching in both a public and a Christian school.

What Happens After Graduation?

Depending on which education degree you pursue, you will be qualified to teach, aid, or substitute in a day care, pre-school, elementary school, or high school. Because BBC is a fully accredited institution, you will also be equipped to pursue a Master's degree in a more specific area of study.

Real People   "I felt very prepared by the teachers at BBC. I learned a lot more in the classes than I thought I had. Getting to put everything into practice allowed me to see all that I have been taught. BBC professors are very prepared. They know what they are teaching and know what they need to teach in order to make us shine in the classroom." -- Sonya Butler, BBC graduate   "I felt privileged to be surrounded by faculty and staff who have a true heart to teach and train in a way that exemplifies excellence and commitment to impacting lives for Christ. The knowledge, skills, information, and attitude I take from BBC will serve well in my continued pursuit of excellence as a Christian teacher." -- Charles Herman, BBC graduate