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Our Conceptual Framework What Do We Believe? The Center for Education School of Human Service Professions Widener University Who Are We? Programs are offered at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Undergraduate students pursue baccalaureate degrees and initial instructional certification in elementary education, early childhood education, and special education. Students who major in the humanities, social sciences and sciences earn initial instructional certification in secondary education. The Center for Education offers the Master of Education Degree in 22 areas of study. Graduate degree programs may be combined with programs leading to initial licensure, specialist certificates and certificates for other school personnel. The Doctor of Education degree is offered in 4 areas of study: higher education, human sexuality, reading/language arts, and school administration. The doctorate in school administration can be combined with the Letter of Eligibility as superintendent or assistant superintendent in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Teaching and Learning in the Field Faculty and students engage in teacher training in a variety of field settings, including two professional development schools and a university affiliated charter school. The professional development schools include the Lakeview Elementary School and the Ridley Middle School: both in the Ridley School District, which borders the campus of Widener University. In addition, in AY 2006, Widener University received authorization to begin the Widener Partnership Charter School. Both the professional development schools and the charter school are settings where collaboration among students, faculty and seasoned teachers, administrators, and supportive educational specialists provide rich opportunities for field experiences and community engagement. Learning and Leading From the Field The Center for Education subscribes to key Widener University values. Widener reaches out to the metro