Teacher Education Degree and Certification Programs

Bachelor + Master's + Certification

Elementary & Secondary Education 4:1 Accelerated Master’s Program

Lehigh University undergraduate students can earn their Bachelor's and Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Elementary Education or Secondary Education plus Pennsylvania Teacher Certification in 5 years. 

Master's and Certification Programs

Master's (M.Ed.) Elementary Education & PA State PreK-4 Certification
Master's (M.Ed.) Elementary Education & PA State PreK-4 Certification

Graduates work as kindergarten and elementary school teachers in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Master's (M.A.) Secondary Education & PA 7-12 Certification
Master's (M.A.) Secondary Education & PA 7-12 Certification

Graduates teach Biology, English, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Earth and Space Science, and Mathematics in secondary schools in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Master's (M.Ed.) Secondary Education & PA 7-12 Certification
Master's (M.Ed.) Secondary Education & PA 7-12 Certification

Graduates teach Biology, English, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Earth and Space Science, and Mathematics in secondary schools in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Master's (M.Ed.) Teaching and Learning
Master's (M.Ed.) Teaching and Learning

Graduates work as elementary and secondary teachers who concentrate in learning about implementing technology in their classroom or educators who advanced their knowledge and skills in their chosen teaching field, including science, history, English and mathematics. 

Doctoral Degree Program

Ph.D. Teaching, Learning, & Technology

Graduates work as college and university administrators, website designers, faculty in higher education and educational researchers as well as those who work in professional development and education for the corporate sector and institutions, such as museums and hospitals.

Professional Development Certificate Programs

Certificate in Global Citizenship

The Certificate in Global Citizenship requires the completion of 19 credits, is open to undergraduates from all of Lehigh’s colleges, and prepares students for engaged living in a culturally diverse and rapidly changing world.

Learning Design in Educational and Professional Settings

Lehigh's 12-credit Certificate program is aimed at post-certification in-service teachers, informal educators, and professionals seeking to expand their pedagogical or andragogical skills and knowledge of learning design and instructional technology.  

Technology Use in the Schools

Lehigh's 12-credit Certificate program is aimed at post-certification in-service teachers, informal educators, and others seeking to expand their pedagogical skills and knowledge of instructional technology. Students enrolled in the Technology Use in the Schools certificate program will learn best practices in how to implement and integrate new and emerging instructional technologies to enhance learning outcomes in a variety of school settings and informal learning environments.