The University of Pittsburgh, School of Education offers a post-baccalaureate program for Secondary Science teacher certification (grades 7-12). The Professional Year Program (PY) for full- or part-time students results in an Instructional I Certificate. Certification Studies are available in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Space Science, and General Science. Certification in more than one science is also available. Details are outlined below.
- 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)
- is completed in two terms (fall and spring) of 15 credit hours each
- requires 10 hours per 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