With nearly 80 years of excellence, the highly respected business education program of study is the oldest program within the Zeigler College of Business, and an integral part of its success in educating students.
Since its inception in 1930, the business education program at Bloomsburg University has maintained its excellent reputation in teacher preparation within Pennsylvania and other states. The program’s 4,000+ alumni promote the ideals of educating students for success in business and life.
o offers practical and realistic learning activities
o provides hands-on instruction in new and emerging information technology to engage students
o includes teaching, learning observations, and experiences in K-12 diverse educational settings
o prepares our majors for PA certification in business, computer and information technology
o affords the opportunity for advanced graduate study in business, education or related fields
o 100% placement rate
Graduates of the business education program have specialized knowledge and skills to prepare them for:
o positions teaching business, computers and information technology at the K-12 educational levels
o training managers for business and government
o teaching in proprietary business schools
Graduates may also serve as coaches and advisors to student organizations and are prepared for graduate study in business, education or related fields.
Department Secretary, Carla Hayes
chayes@bloomu.edu
Sutliff Hall 366
Phone 570-389-5321
Fax 570-389-3892
Business Administration Courses
Professional Education Courses
Exceptionalities Courses
English Language Learner Courses
Professional Business Education Courses
Pi Omega Pi is the National Business Education Teacher Honor Society, which has the purpose of promoting scholarship and service in the area of business education.
If you are interested in joining, please contact the advisor, Dr. Christina Force, cforce@bloomu.edu, to see if you are eligible.
Bloomsburg University is approved to offer Education programs that lead to certification in Pennsylvania. While we regularly monitor licensure and certification laws in each state, state requirements are subject to change without notice. If you are interested in certification outside of Pennsylvania, we encourage you to contact the appropriate state licensing agency to seek guidance and verify requirements before beginning a program and during your program of study. Please visit http://intranet.bloomu.edu/state-authorization and www2.ed.gov for more information. If you are planning to teach in New Jersey, please note that you may be required to complete the edTPA, a performance based assessment. It's strongly recommended you contact the school district(s) of interest and the New Jersey Department of Education for more information specific to New Jersey.