University of Pittsburgh School of Education
 

Instructional I Certificate

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Mathematics Education - Mathematics Instructional I Certificate

The University of Pittsburgh, School of Education, offers two post-baccalaureate programs for Mathematics teacher certification (grades 7-12). The two programs are a Professional Year Program (PY) and a Master of Arts in Teaching Program (MAT). Details of the PY are outlined below.

  • statisfies the requirements for a Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate in Mathematics Education (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)
  • is completed in two terms (fall and spring) of 15 credit hours each
  • 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
  • contains 18 credits which can be applied within three years toward a Master of Education degree
  • students may apply for financial aid, but are not eligible for stipends from local school districts
     

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