Certification Options Overview for Philadelphia Teachers
This overview is designed to support those seeking to get certified to teach prior to becoming a full-time teacher and non-certified teachers looking to earn their certification.
Disclaimer: All information in this resource must be verified directly with individual teacher certification programs.
Arcadia University School of Education
- Master’s Degree
- Certification Only
- Intern Certification
Program Cost1
$15,000 to $30,000Upcoming Deadline(s)
RollingProgram Format
Online & HybridProgram Duration
1 to 2 years
Chestnut Hill College
- Master’s Degree
- Certification Only
- Intern Certification
Program Cost1
$18,225 to $24,300Upcoming Deadline(s)
Summer: April 1 | Fall: July 1 | Spring: Nov. 1Program Format
Online & HybridProgram Duration
1.5 to 3 years
Drexel University School of Education
- Master’s Degree
- Certification Only
- Intern Certification
Program Cost1
$23,793 to $46,350Upcoming Deadline(s)
Fall: August 25 | Winter: Dec. 9Program Format
Online & HybridProgram Duration
1 – 2 yrs
Eastern University
- Master’s Degree
- Certification Only
- Intern Certification
Program Cost1
$21,330 to $36,000Upcoming Deadline(s)
RollingProgram Format
Online & HybridProgram Duration
1 to 2 years
Holy Family University
- Master’s Degree
- Certification Only
- Intern Certification
Program Cost1
$23,250 to $30,000Upcoming Deadline(s)
Rolling, Fall Semester starts August 25, 2025Program Format
Blended Online & HybridProgram Duration
2 Years
La Salle University
- Master’s Degree
- Certification Only
- Intern Certification
Program Cost1
$38,640 to $46,640Upcoming Deadline(s)
Start date varies by programProgram Format
HybridProgram Duration
2 years
Lincoln University
- Master’s Degree
- Intern Certification
Program Cost1
$24,528Upcoming Deadline(s)
Fall: July 15 | Spring: Nov. 15Program Format
HybridProgram Duration
1.5 to 2 years
Relay Graduate School of Education
- Master’s Degree
- Certification Only
- Intern Certification
Program Cost1
$16,150 to $33,150Upcoming Deadline(s)
Summer: July 1 | Fall: August 11thProgram Format
Online/HybridProgram Duration
1 to 2 years
Saint Joseph’s University
- Master’s Degree
- Intern Certification
Program Cost1
$21,799.20 to $25,315.00Upcoming Deadline(s)
Rolling AdmissionsProgram Format
In-Person, Online (Synchronous/ Asynchronous)Program Duration
1-5 years
Temple University College of Education and Human Development
- Master’s Degree
- Certification Only
- Intern Certification
Program Cost1
$20,995 to $40,885Upcoming Deadline(s)
Summer: June 11 | Fall: August 12Program Format
HybridProgram Duration
1 to 2 years
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
- Master’s Degree
- Certification Only
- Intern Certification
Program Cost1
$16,975 to $70,400Upcoming Deadline(s)
Opens Sept 1, rolling admissionProgram Format
HybridProgram Duration
1 to 2 years
West Chester University
- Master’s Degree
- Certification Only
- Intern Certification
Program Cost1
$140.20/credit Part Time +fees $1,472.74 Semester Full Time +feesUpcoming Deadline(s)
RollingProgram Format
HybridProgram Duration
1 to 3 years
Wilson College
- Master’s Degree
- Certification Only
- Intern Certification
Program Cost1
$15,000 to $30,000Upcoming Deadline(s)
July 1 for Fall I – Sep. 1 for Fall IIProgram Format
AsynchronousProgram Duration
1 to 3 years1Program costs depend on the certification area and whether you pursue a Master’s degree or certification only. The figures exclude relevant discounts. See detailed program information for more details about discounts.