Early Childhood (Grades Pre K-4) Certification with M.Ed.

Requirements

Evaluation of Bachelor's degree transcript (to be satisfied prior to acceptance):
Composition (3 credits)       
American or British Literature (3 credits)       
Mathematics (6 credits)

Praxis Examinations (must be passed prior to acceptance):
Praxis I – Reading       
Praxis I – Writing       
Praxis I – Mathematics

Must be passed prior to Student Teaching:
Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge ~ Test # 0511
Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment ~ Test # 0011

Background checks and clearances (required prior to all field experience placements):
Act 34 – Child Abuse               
Act 114 – FBI Fingerprinting Background Check
Act 151 – PA Criminal Background Check   
Tuberculosis Screening