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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