Through real classrooms, diverse practicums and experienced research-driven faculty, Bloomsburg University's College of Education pairs a strong teaching foundation with quality field experiences to broaden the teacher candidate’s understanding of effective classroom instruction and establish a platform for putting theory and research into practice.

Exceptionality Programs

Exceptional youth pose a unique range of academic and social challenges to teachers, who in turn play a critical role in the challenged learner’s ability to integrate into the classroom.

Through the College of Education's Conceptual Framework vision, the Department of Exceptionality Programs develops students into transforming educators who not only effectively manage constant change but also meet the individualized needs of their future students.

• American Sign Language/English Interpreting
• Deaf Education N-12 / Early Childhood PK-4 (Dual Certification)
• Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (M.S.)
• Special Education: K-8/Early Childhood PK-4 (Dual Certification)
• Special Education (M.Ed., M.S.)

Teaching and Learning

Teachers have an impactful role in the life of a developing child through mentoring, advocating and fostering learning. And as the child learner develops, the teacher continues to be a big influence in the classroom as a role model and support mechanism.

Through the College of Education's Conceptual Framework vision, the Department of Teaching and Learning develops students into responsible educators who provide a safe, caring and effective classroom environment for their future students. It also provides students with a strong foundation of research-proven teaching methods in specific subject and discipline areas to effectively prepare their future students for the next step of their lives.

• Early Childhood Education (PK-4) (B.S.Ed.)
• Middle Level Education (4-8) (B.S.Ed.)
• Secondary Education (7-12) (B.S.Ed.)
• Early Childhood Education (M.Ed.)
• Middle Level Education (M.Ed.)
• Graduate in Reading (M.Ed.)
• College Student Affairs (M.Ed.)

Education Certificate Programs

• English as a Second Language (ESL) Certificate Program
• PK-12 Principal Certification
• PK-12 Supervisory Certification in Curriculum and Instruction
• PK-12 School Counseling Certification
• Supervisory Certification in Special Education
• Teacher Certification

Planning is underway for the second annual STEM Teacher Academy to be held during summer 2016 at Bloomsburg University. The academy’s first session gave regional PreK-12 teachers new skills for their classrooms, with a focus on developing strategies to infuse Inquire-Based Teaching (IBT) into their science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Sixteen teachers from 11 regional school districts participated in this intensive training, which was a collaborative effort between Dr. Todd Hoover, associate professor for Teaching and Learning and course instructor, and Dr. Kimberly Bolig, director of the Regional STEM
Education Center, as the enrollment, logistics and facility coordinator.

Interim Dean, College of Education
    Darlene Perner
Administrative Assistant to the Dean
    Pamela Badolato | 570- 389-4005
Statistical Assistant
    Pat McGarry | 570-389-4007

Ed. Services, Certification Coordinator

    Angela McCabe | 570-389-5128

3106 McCormick Center
Phone: 570-389-4005
Fax: 570-389-5049