Education Department
Training Reflective, Relational and Relevant Practitioners
The Education Department at LBC | Capital prepares and disciples students to be reflective, relational and relevant practitioners who think biblically to impact the educational community. This mission guides all aspects of our undergraduate and graduate programming: courses, field placements, learning activities, faculty-student interaction and so much more. Field experiences interwoven with education courses bring theory to practice, providing hands-on learning to further develop students’ skills. Caring faculty walk alongside students as they journey from admission to graduation—and beyond.
Bachelors
- Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)
- Pennsylvania (PreK-4)
- Association of Christian School International (ACSI) (K-8)
- Bachelor of Science in Education and Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (B.S.Ed./B.A.B.S.)
- Pennsylvania Instructional I (4-8)
- ACSI Standard (K-8)
Bachelors + Masters
(4 + 1)
Early Childhood/English as a Second Language
- Bachelor of Science in Education and Master’s in Education (B.S./M.Ed.)
- Pennsylvania Instructional I (PreK-4)
- PA ESL Program Specialist (PreK-12)
- ACSI Elementary (K-8)
Early Childhood/Special Education
- Bachelor of Science in Education and Master’s in Education (B.S./M.Ed.)
- Pennsylvania Instructional I (PreK-4)
- Special Education (PreK-8)
- ACSI Elementary (K-8)
Master of Education
English as a Second Language (K-12)
This program leads to the Pennsylvania Program Specialist Endorsement in ESL for teachers already holding a Pennsylvania Instruction I or II certification. Students may complete the six courses for ESL certification only or complete the entire program for the master’s degree with ESL certification.
Special Education prepares certified teachers to engage with students with a variety of special needs.
Hear from Our Students
Our students and alumni are making a real difference in the world. Check out two of their inspiring stories on why they choose LBC | Capital and how their education changed them and prepared them for their careers.
Her teachers helped her learn English. Now, Lely is studying to become a teacher. Read the story of this “third-culture kid” and her dream to become a teacher.
Read Her Story
PA Teacher of the Year and LBC alumna shares how her LBC | Capital education has impacted her personal life and teaching career.
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Meet Our Faculty
Full-time & Part-time Faculty
Julia Hershey, D.Ed.
Associate Provost for Academics
Stacey Martin, Ed.D.
Education Department Chair
Diane Dick, Ph.D.
Professor
Bob Dodson, Ed.D.
Professor, Certification Officer, Field Placement Coordinator
Angela Becker
Assistant Professor
Timothy Shea
Part-time Faculty
Read Our Department Stories
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Traditional Undergraduate Catalog
Get detailed information about all the education programs, course descriptions and more.
Teacher Certification Handbook
A guide to the policies and procedures governing the programs at the undergraduate level that lead to a PA Instructional I certification.
Praxis Report
LBC | Capital's summary pass rates on the Praxis test.
Seminary/Graduate School Catalog
Get detailed information about Capital Seminary & Graduate School, programs, courses, requirements and more.