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Teaching Math in Pennsylvania

Nestled in America’s Mid-Atlantic region, Pennsylvania is an ideal location for anyone looking to begin or continue their career as a math educator. Teacher salaries are higher than most other areas of the country, and the state is serious about investing in students – spending more than $14,000 per pupil in 2012-13. Pennsylvania also offers options for reciprocal licensing and alternative pathways to certification, making it a great choice for beginners and seasoned pros alike!

Math Teacher Certification in Pennsylvania

Math Teaching Qualifications

The basic requirements needed for certification as a classroom teacher in Pennsylvania include a bachelor’s degree, completion of an approved teacher education program and successful completion of the Praxis I and II tests.

Credentials & Exams

Pennsylvania offers two levels of traditional certification:

  • Level I License: This six-year license is issued to new teachers who have met the state’s minimum requirements for classroom teachers.
  • Level II License: Candidates can advances to the Level II license upon completion of six years of teaching service under a Level I License, at which point successful candidates will complete a minimum of 23 credits of graduate coursework and undergo a school-sponsored induction program.

Reciprocity: Pennsylvania has reciprocity with 45 states. Each candidate’s application for a reciprocal teaching certificate is reviewed by the Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality, whose members will determine whether the candidate can advance to regular certification or else fulfill any missing requirements.

Alternative Certification for Math Teachers

Pennsylvania recognizes several alternative routes to teacher certification, including American Boards of Certification for Teacher Excellence alternative certification and the Philadelphia Teaching Fellows program. Pennsylvania also participates in the Pennsylvania and New York Troops to Teachers program.

Financial Aid for PA Math Teachers

  • Workforce Advancement Grant for Education (WAGE): This program offers financial assistance in the form of grants to Pennsylvania workers interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree program.
  • Quality Early Education Loan Forgiveness: In order to qualify for this student loan forgiveness program, applicants must have earned a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in early childhood education (or related field) and secure/maintain a full-time position at an approved day care facility.

Math Teaching Degrees in Pennsylvania

Below we've listed all of the Pennsylvania math teacher education programs in our database. We're constantly scouring the web to find new programs to add, so feel free to check back frequently.

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Alvernia University
Reading, Pennsylvania
Certificate in Secondary Teaching - Mathematics
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Arcadia University
Glenside, Pennsylvania
Master of Art in Education - Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Education in Middle School Education - Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
K-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, Pennsylvania
Major in Applied Engineering Technology - Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Major in Secondary Education - Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Cabrini University
Radnor, Pennsylvania
Major in Mathematics - Teaching Certification
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Education in Mathematics - Education Certification
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Education in Mathematics/Secondary-Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Minor in Mathematics - Teaching
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Cairn University
Langhorne, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
DeSales University
Center Valley, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Teacher Certification
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Major in Secondary Teacher Education - Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Certificate in Mathematics Learning and Teaching
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
4-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Science in Mathematics Learning & Teaching
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
Yes
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Master of Science in Secondary Education - Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
K-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
Major in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Major in Middle Level (4-8) Certification - Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
4-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Major in Secondary Education Certification - Mathematics (7-12)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Education in Secondary Education Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Juniata College
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Major in Mathematics Secondary Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Art in Mathematics Teacher
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Keystone College
La Plume, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science Degree in Teaching - Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Marywood University
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Secondary Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Mercyhurst University
Erie, Pennsylvania
Major in Mathematics - Secondary Education Pedagogy and Practice
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Secondary Education 4 + 1 (Includes Master of Science in Secondary Education)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Messiah College
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Art in Mathematics - Secondary Teaching Certification
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Education - Math (Teaching Certification) - Math
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
4-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Education - Math (Teaching Certification) - Math and English Concentration
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
4-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Education - Math (Teaching Certification) - Math and Social Studies Concentration
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
4-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Education - Math (Teaching Certification) - Science and Math Concentration
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
4-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Misericordia University
Dallas, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Art in Mathematics - Secondary Education Certification
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Major, Secondary Education Certification
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Certificate in Middle Level (Grades 4-8) - Mathematics/Science Concentration
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
4-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Major in Mathematics -- Secondary Education Certification
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Certificate in Mathematics/Secondary Education
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Saint Francis University
Loretto, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Concentration
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Secondary Education Certification
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Master of Science in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Major in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Initial Teacher Certification in Middle Education - Mathematics (Grades 4-8)
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
4-8
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
M.Ed. Secondary Education - Mathematics (Grades 7-12)
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Thiel College
Greenville, Pennsylvania
Major in Secondary Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Master of Science in Education - Secondary Education in Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Master of Science in Middle Level Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Middle
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Minor in Secondary Education-Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
York College Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education - Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
4-8
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Major in Secondary Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No

Fast Facts for Pennsylvania Math Teachers

Educator Licensing

Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market St.
Harrisburg, PA 17126
717-783-6788

Common Core

Common Core Standards adopted July 2010; implemented 2013-14. Learn more about math standards for Pennsylvania here.

Math Teacher Jobs
  • PA-Educator
  • Teacher Catapult
Professional Associations
  • Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Teacher Shortages in Math
Pennsylvania reported teacher shortages in mathematics in 2014-15 in grades 6-8.
Expenditure per Student: $14,467

Pennsylvania’s public K-12 expenditures per student in fall 2012-13 enrollment totaled $14,467, or 130.7% of the national average. (Source: NEA)

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