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Credential Types and Subject Codes

Credential Types, Subject Codes and Major Subject Area Codes

When applying for your PA certification identify the certificate type, subject code and subject area before entering the online PDEMySuite/TIMS system.  Also listed is the IPEDS: Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code, which corresponds to the major subject area code listed in the PDE application.   Visit PDE's website to view a current list of all Certificates in Pennsylvania Types and Codes and to learn about Act 82 Special Education Certification.

Instructional Certificates

Instructional Certificates – Code 61 - Teachers

Subject Code

Subject Area

IPEDS: Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)

1405

Art Education PK-12

13.1302 – Art Teacher Education

8405

Biology** 7-12

13.1322 - Biology Teacher Edducation

1603

Business, Computer and Information Technology PK-12

13.1303 – Business Teacher Education

2600

Career and Technical Instruction 7-12

13.1319 - Technical Teacher Education

8420

Chemistry** 7-12

13.1323 – Chemistry Teacher Education

2361

Cooperative Education 7-12

13.1205 - Secondary Education and Teaching

8440

Earth and Space** 7-12

13.1337 – Earth Science Teacher Education

3230

English 7-12

13.1305 – English Teacher Education

8450

General Science** 7-12

13.1316 – Science Teacher Education

3100-9

Grades 4-8 Language Arts

13.1305 – English Teacher Education

3100-01

Grades 4-8 Mathematics

13.1311 – Mathematics teacher Education

3100-05

Grades 4-8 Sciences

13.1316 – Science Teacher Education

3100-08

Grades 4-8 Social Studies

13.1318 – Social Studies Education

2825

Grades Pre- Kindergarten - 4

13.1210 – Early Childhood Education

1666

Marketing (Distributive) Education PK-12

13.1303 – Business Teacher Education

6800

Mathematics* 7-12

13.1311 – Mathematics Teacher Education

7205

Music PK-12

13.1312 - Music Teacher Education

8470

Physics** 7-12

13.1329 – Physics Teacher Education

8875

Social Studies 7-12

13.1318 – Social Studies Teacher Education

9225

Special Education PK-12

13.1001 - Special Education and Teaching, General

9229

Special Education 7-12 Expansion

13.1001 - Special Education and Teaching, General

9265

Special Education - Speech and Language Impaired PK-12

13.1012 – Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments

Foreign/World Languages (all PK-12)

Foreign/World Languages (all PK-12)

Subject Code

Subject Area

IPEDS: Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)

4405

Chinese

13.1306 - Foreign Language Teacher Education

4410

French

13.1325 - French Language Teacher Education

4420

German

13.1326 - German Language Teacher Education

4430

Italian

13.1306 - Foreign Language Teacher Education

4030

Latin

13.1333 - Latin Teacher Education

4490

Spanish

13.1330 - Spanish Language Teacher Education

*Students seeking a high school math teacher preparation program at the undergraduate level can choose between two programs - the Secondary Education program or the TUteach program.
**Students seeking a high school science teacher preparation program at the undergraduate level should pursue TUteach. Those seeking a graduate-level preparation should apply for admission to the CEHD Secondary Education program.

Educational Specialist

Educational Specialist Certificates - Code 31 – Support personnel – applicants must complete a PDE approved program

Subject Code

Subject Area

IPEDS: Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)

1839

Elementary & Secondary School Counselor PK-12

13.1101 - Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

1875

School Psychologist PK-12

13.0601 - Educational Evaluation and Research

Program Specialist

Program Specialist Certificates - Code 86 – applicants must complete a PDE approved ESL program

Subject Code

Subject Area

IPEDS: Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)

4499

English as a Second Language (ESL) PK-12

13.1401 - Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Endorsements

Endorsements – Code 58 – intended to improve a teacher’s skills – applicants must complete a PDE approved program

Subject Code

Subject Area

IPEDS: Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)

1180

Autism Spectrum Disorders PK-12

13.1013 - Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism

1190

Theatre PK-12

13.1324 - Drama and Dance Teacher Education.

Supervisory Certificates

Supervisory Certificates – Type Code 76

Subject Code

Subject Area

IPEDS: Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)

2615

Comprehensive Career and Technical Education 7-12

13.0401 – Educational Leadership and Administration, General

2915

Curriculum and Instruction PK-12

13.0404 - Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision

Administrative Certificates

Administrative Certificates PDE Code 72 and Code 75

Subject Code

Subject Area

IPEDS: Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)

1115

Principal PK-12

13.0401 – Educational Leadership and Administration, General

2300

Career and Technical Administrative Director 7-12

13.0409 - Secondary School Administration/Principalship

Letter of Eligibility

Letter of Eligibility – Code 90

Subject Code

Subject Area

IPEDS: Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)

1150

Superintendent PK-12

13.0411 - Superintendency and Educational System Administration

Discountinued Certification Programs

The certifications listed below are no longer open for enrollment by new Temple students.  These certifications have either been discontinued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education or the academic programs required for these certifications are no longer offered by Temple University.   Former Temple students who completed all requirements and submitted an application for certification prior to it being discontinued by either PDE or Temple University should refer to PDE for guidelines for assistance in determining your eligibility to be certified for a discontinued certification. 

Lists the subject code, subject area, and status information for certification programs previously offered by Temple University.

Subject Code

Subject Area

Status

Discontinued

Health and Physical Education PK-12

Program closed by Temple University

Discontinued

Hebrew PK-12

Program closed by Temple University

Discontinued

Instructional Coach PK-12

Program closed by Temple University

Discontinued

Portuguese PK-12

Program closed by Temple University

Discontinued

Reading Specialist

Program closed by Temple University

Discontinued

Special Education PK-8 (content area certificate required for issuance)

discontinued by PDE 12/31/2021

Discontinued

Special Education 7-12 (content area certificate required for issuance)

discontinued by PDE 12/31/2021