Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education Instructional I Certificate
Academic Prerequisites
| Prerequisite |
Credits |
|
Children's Literature
|
3 |
|
Science Course
|
3 |
|
American History
|
3 |
|
Child Development (must include Language Development) OR Developmental Psychology
|
3 |
|
Math for Elementary Teachers
|
3 |
|
Health and Wellness Physical Education (emphasize on motor development and wellness)
|
3 |
|
Teaching English Language Learners
|
3 |
Education Prerequisites
For Professional Year (PY) students, the five education prerequisites must be taken prior to the Fall term of the PY program
The following approved clearances are required before taking Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Foundations of Special Education: Federal Criminal History Record, Act 34-PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and Act33/151 PA Child Abuse History. Forms may be obtained in 5300 Wesley Posvar Hall or from our clearances information page: www.education.pitt.edu/clearances.
| Prerequisite |
Credits |
|
Introduction to Early Childhood Education (Clearances required)
|
3 |
|
Social Foundations of Education
|
3 |
|
Foundations of Special Education
|
3 |
|
IL 2206 Reading and Language Arts: Primary Grades
|
3 |