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Vocational Instructional II Certificate (Graduate)
Description
The center provides services that lead to the awarding of the Pennsylvania Instructional II Certificate. The teachers have six years on the Vocational I certificate to complete all the requirements for the Vocational II. The Vocational Instructional II certificate shall be a permanent certificate issued to an applicant who has:
- Completed 3 years of satisfactory teaching on a Vocational Instructional I
- Certificate attested to by the chief school administrator of the approved public or nonpublic school entity in which the most recent service of the applicant was performed
- Completed 60 credit hours in an approved program in the appropriate field of vocational education
- Presented evidence of having passed the appropriate PRAXIS exam (Vocational General Knowledge) and pass the assessment using the PDE Form 430
- Completed a Pennsylvania Department of Education approved induction program, and
- Received the recommendation of Temple University.
Listed below are the undergraduate course requirements for the Vocational Instructional II Certificate. The courses are listed in the typical sequence in which they may be taken. Required testing and professional work experience are also listed.
General Graduate Education
Course | Title |
| ED 5254 | Characteristics of Computer-Based Instruction |
| ED 5115 | Context of Education |
| ED PSY | Psychology of Human Learning and Instruction |
* Prerequisites for ED 385
Professional & Career & Technical Education
Course | Title |
| CTE 5401 | Current Concerns and Issues in CTE |
| CTE 5426 | Professionalism and Staff development in CTE |
| CTE 5411 | Evaluation and Student Assessment in CTE |
Professional Work Experience
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requires that candidates provide evidence that they have taught a minimum of three years since issuance of their Vocational Instructional I Certificate. The candidates' employing school district must also confirm their completion of an approved induction program.
Testing
The candidate must take and pass the PRAXIS Series* Principles of Learning & Teaching, 7 - 12 and Vocational General Knowledge, and complete the PDE 430 clearing ED 385 U.G or the last of 401, 411, 426 series. Passing score must be on file with the PDE and Temple University at the time of application.
* PRAXIS Scores are valid for only five years if not applied toward the appropriate level of certification.
How to Apply
To apply for the Vocational II certificate the teacher will complete the PDE 338 G and C. The teacher's school administrator must complete the PDE 338 P. The teacher should provide a copy of the test scores from the PRAXIS II, a copy of the last certificate, official transcripts showing completion of all required courses and a $40 postal money order.
How to Renew
To renew the Vocational Instructional II certificate all requirements under Act 48 must be fulfilled every five years.
Contact Information
Ms. Nancy Johnston
Coordinator
CTE Teacher Certification, Advising and Admissions
Phone: 215-204-8376
email: nancy.johnston@temple.edu