Certification

The Certification Office in the Department of Field Services works with students throughout their journey to becoming a certified teacher in the state of Pennsylvania.  As such, the office handles many functions, including:

• Formal Entry (previously Advanced Professional Studies - APS) 
• Certification
• Clearance Collection for Field Placements

Formal Entry (previously APS) status is a milestone requirement necessary for all education students.  Millersville University has adopted requirements in order to meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) mandates and be a state approved teacher education program that successfully leads students to certification in the state of Pennsylvania.

Formal Entry (APS) status is required in order to register for advanced professional courses.

At the end of the program, the office once again reviews students' records to ensure PDE certification requirements are met and recommends students to PDE for certification.

In addition, the office oversees the clearance collection process necessary for students to partake in field placements.

More information can be found on the Certification FAQ page and throughout the Field Services web site.  See the navigation list at right.

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Are you interested in finding out more about one of MU’s Graduate Programs?   

• More information regarding the Graduate Programs MU offers to become a teacher can be found here:  Post Baccalaureate Certification & Certificates | Millersville University
• A list of Graduate Program Coordinators is available here:  Graduate Program Coordinators | Millersville University