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English and Communications Education - English or Communications Instructional I Certificate
The University of Pittsburgh, School of Education, offers two post-baccalaureate programs for Secondary English and Communications teacher certification (grades 7-12). The two are a Professional Year (PY) Program and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program. Certification Studies are available in Comprehensive English and in three areas of Communication – Theater Arts Concentration, Film Media Concentration, and Speech Concentration. Certification in more than one English or Communication area is also available. Details of the PY are outlined below:
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statisfies the requirements for a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate (pending passing scores on the national PRAXIS I and II Exams, successful completion of the PA Statewide Evaluation Form for Student Professional Knowledge and Practice (PDE 430), and satisfactory preformance in courses and student teaching)
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is completed in two terms (fall and spring) of 15 credit hours each
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requires one day a week at a local school district in the fall term and a full-time student teaching experience at the same site in the spring term
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contains 18 credits which can be applied within three years toward a Master of Education degree
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students may apply for financial aid, but are not eligible for stipends from local school districts
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