School of Education
Message from the Dean
I want to extend a warm welcome to all our School of Education students and a special greeting to those joining us for the first time.
The School of Education at Holy Family University is a place of learning, growth, and community, and we are thrilled to have each of you as part of our vibrant and dynamic family. We are committed to building on our past and future successes and continuing to strive for excellence in every aspect of your educational experience. A strong feature of our culture is collaboration and inspiration across faculty, staff, and students. As an institution of intellectual discovery and creativity, the School of Education encourages and supports critical thinking, connections and personal growth.
This community of learners seeks to aspire to a greater understanding and caring of others during challenging times and encourages proactive steps to better understand and model a mission of thoughtfulness and good and increase impactful energies to an ever-changing world.
Dr. Barbara Schwartz-Bechet
Meet Our Faculty
At the heart of Holy Family University is its esteemed faculty who are renowned practitioners, scholars, and researchers. Our faculty are committed to their areas of expertise and to sharing their knowledge on behalf of student success.
About
The School of Education and many of its programs are widely regarded as being among the best in the region. In addition to our first-rate academic programs, the faculty within the School are committed to addressing some of society’s most critical needs. Our renowned faculty are thought leaders in education and practitioner-educators, and are driven by the conviction that their work in the classroom and in the community should benefit the City of Philadelphia, the region, and the world.
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Undergraduate Programs
Majors
- Early Childhood Education Pathway Program Pre K-4, B.S.
- Education, Concentration in Pre K-4, B.A.
- Education, Concentration in Pre K-4/Special Education Pre K-12, B.A.
- Education, Pre K-12 Education, Certification in Art, B.A.
- Education, Pre K-12 Education, Certification in Special Education, B.A.
- Education, Secondary Education, Certification in Biology, B.A.
- Education, Secondary Education, Certification in English, B.A.
- Education, Secondary Education, Certification in Mathematics, B.A.
- Education, Secondary Education, Certification in Social Studies, B.A.
Minors
Graduate Programs
- Autism Endorsement
- Education Administration Certification (Pennsylvania Principal Certification)
- Educational Leadership with Principal Certification, M.Ed.
- Educational & Organizational Leadership, Ed.D.
- ESL Program Specialist Certification
- Initial Teacher Certification, Pre K-4, M.Ed.
- Initial Teacher Certification, Special Education Pre K-12, M.Ed.
- Special Education Pre K-12 with Autism Endorsement, M.Ed.
- Master of Education, M.Ed.
- Online Instruction Endorsement Program
- Reading Specialist Teacher Certification
- Special Education Teacher Certification
- Social, Emotional, Behavioral Wellness Endorsement
- TESOL w/ ESL Certification
