College of Education

The State Board of Education adopted changes that affect all of PA's instructional and educational specialist programs by adding 9 credits or 270 hours or equivalent combination for adaptations and accommodations for diverse student in an inclusive setting and 3 credits or 90 hours or equivalent combination to meet the instructional needs of English Language Learners. Therefore, additional program requirements will be developed and incorporated into your certification program to comply with new regulations for certifying teachers that become effective on January 1, 2013.

Student Group The College of Professional Studies has many different organizations that provide students with great opportunities to get involved, network with prospective employers, gain valuable experiences to enhance resumés, and impact the campus and local community with volunteer services.

Organizations include:

ACEI - Association for Childhood Education International

ASCD - Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Best Buddies - Friendship/Mentoring Program for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

IMAGE - A Bloomsburg University sign language performance group

Kappa Delta Pi - International Honor Society in Education

PSEA - Pennsylvania State Educators Association

SCEC - Student Council for Exceptional Children

SLED - Students Linked to Education of the Deaf

A complete listing of academic, cultural, and social student clubs and organizations can be found in The Pilot (student handbook), or on the Bloomsburg University Welcome page under "Activities, Groups". A listing of websites for student organizations at Bloomsburg University, can be found at http://www.bloomu.edu/current/groups.php.