Program: Early Childhood Education, BS - University of Pittsburgh Johnstown

Early Childhood Education Major (120 credits)

Students who complete all program requirements, meet graduation requirements, and pass all required certification tests will be certified in Pennsylvania to teach grades pre-school through 4th. Certification requirements vary in other states, but Pennsylvania certification typically is accepted by most states for initial employment. Prospective undergraduate students and post-baccalaureate students seeking certification only may find the most current information on program course requirements in the Division’s Program Handbook. The following is a summarized description of program requirements.

Pre-Education Curriculum Consists of General Education and Educational Studies:

Pre-Education students take a 1 credit Introduction to Education course and must fulfill the university’s WOK (Worlds of Knowledge) requirement as indicated by the program.

Upper-Level Early Childhood Education Curriculum:

All courses in the upper-level early childhood education curriculum must be taken at Pitt-Johnstown. The first three terms involve methods courses and field placements. The final term is reserved for student teaching and the student teaching seminar.

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Early Childhood Education, BS

Early Childhood Education Major (120 credits)

Pre-Education Curriculum Consists of General Education and Educational Studies:

Upper-Level Early Childhood Education Curriculum: