Driver Education Certification

Candidates for the driver education certification must possess, or be a candidate for, a valid Pennsylvania certificate in any area of certification. A student must currently complete the following four courses: KHSS 251 , KHSS 252 , KHSS 353 , and KHSS 354 . Students must request the certificate in driver education when they apply for graduation. For students who have already graduated, contact the Office of the Dean, College of Education and Communications, for correct procedures.

Required Courses:

The four courses are offered that prepare students for the teaching driver education in both public and private settings, and also prepares students to take the Pennsylvania Department of Education certification exam (Pennsylvania
Safety Driver Education Teacher Certification Assessment). A valid driver’s license is required to take KHSS 252 and KHSS 354 .

KHSS 251 - Foundations of Safety and Emergency Health Care Credits: 3 (1)
KHSS 252 - Introduction to the Driving Task Credits: 3
KHSS 353 - Driver Education Program Management Credits: 3
KHSS 354 - Application of Driver Education Instructional Modes Credits: 3

Total Certificate Requirements: 12

(1) KHSS 251 may be substituted for KHSS 242 in the core curriculum.