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Teacher Completion Program

The Teacher Completion Program

Holy Family University—Newtown

The Teacher Completion Program is designed for new, full-time transfer students looking for an affordable way to complete their undergraduate education degree and teacher certification within the Bucks County area.

This program is designed for Elementary Education and Elementary/Special Education majors with courses held at Holy Family University–Newtown. Full-time students in the program receive a $5,000 grant from Holy Family University and may be eligible to receive additional academic scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $5,500. Students also may apply for state and federal aid.

Holy Family University’s education program is one of the most respected on the East Coast. Our Model Classroom at Newtown, equipped with advanced technologies and specialized classroom equipment, is among the best for training teachers. Our experienced faculty give personal attention, and our students are successfully employed in public and private school districts throughout the Delaware Valley.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What if I decide to change majors after the first semester?  Will the grant be available in the spring at other Holy Family University sites?
No. Eligibility is only for students accepted in the Elementary Education or Elementary Education/Special Education programs offered at Holy Family University - Newtown. If you decide to change majors after the first semester, the grant would no long apply.

How long will it take me to complete my degree?
Time of degree completion is dependent on how many credits are transferred and how many credits are taken each semester. We anticipate at least two additional years will be needed to obtain your certification and meet degree requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

Admissions requirements and program details for the School of Education can be found in the Holy Family University Undergraduate Studies Catalog and at www.holyfamily.edu/sedu.

Students may need prerequisite courses to participate in this program (key prerequisite courses are offered in the summer at Holy Family University–Newtown). Time of degree completion is dependent on the number of transfer credits accepted by Holy Family University. Transcripts will be evaluated by the Academic Advising Center after you apply.


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Holy Family will award a $5,000 grant to students participating in the Teacher Completion Program. Requirements for the grant include the following:

  • Students must be new transfers to Holy Family and enrolled full-time (a minimum of 12 credits per semester) in the Teacher Completion Program.
  • Students must have completed course requirements necessary to enter junior level course work.
  • Students must take all of their courses at Holy Family University–Newtown.
  • The grant is limited to specific transfer institutions, including Bucks County Community College, Montgomery County Community College, Burlington County Community College, and Mercer County Community College. Additional institutions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Students in this program are eligible to receive the grant annually towards courses required for their degree. Eligibility continues for as many semesters as needed up to four years or eight full-time semesters (excluding summer terms).

Applicants will be considered for additional academic scholarships ranging from $3,000-$5,500. Students also may apply for state and federal aid.

For additional information, please contact the Holy Family University–Newtown Undergraduate Admissions Office at 267-341-4006.
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