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Nov 23, 2024
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2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Special Education PreK–8 Teacher Certification
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Teacher Certification
Pennsylvania Instructional Teacher Certification (variable credit depending on previous academic credentials).
Special Education PreK–8
This program is designed for individuals seeking to add PreK-8 Special Education to an existing Instructional I Certificate in Elementary/Middle School or Reading Specialist and planning to work in an elementary or middle school settings.
Note:
In addition, students must also register for the following 0-credit lab courses: ED 580 .LE, ED 582 .LE, ED 584 .LE, ED 585 .LE, ED 670 .LE, and ED 591 .LE. The purpose of these lab courses is to designate on the student’s transcript that fieldwork throughout the program and in each course was completed with PreK-8 students. The lab courses carry no cost or additional requirements beyond the fieldwork embedded in each course.
Students must apply to take ED 583E in the semester before enrolling in this course. Applications are due October 1st for the Spring semester and March 1st for the Fall semester.
Additional Certification Requirements
- Completion of fieldwork experiences. All certification courses require fieldwork/pre-student teaching experience. PDE competencies for stages 1, 2, and 3 must be demonstrated. Successful completion of both the course and the fieldwork is required.
- Completion of all subject area coursework required to meet the general and specific certification standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This will be determined by the student’s advisor.
- A grade of “B” or better in the Fieldwork Practicum
- Completion of Pennsylvania Educator Certification Test (PECT) is required prior to enrolling in the Fieldwork Practicum.
PECT Special Education PreK-8 (2 modules) or PECT Special Education 7-12 (2 modules)
Qualifying Score: 220 per module
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