195 Field Experience requirements The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requires that individuals enrolled in teacher certification preparation programs participate in developmental field experiences as well as student teaching. The field experience is a mandated component and an integral part of multiple courses within the Waynesburg University ECE, ECE/SPE, MSE, and SED teacher certification programs. Field experience activities begin in the freshman year. Students who fail to complete mandated field experiences in a course will be given a maximum final grade of C- in the course and will be required to repeat the course. Placements for field experiences are arranged by the University Field Placement Coordinator. Program Completion and Certification from the Education Department Completion of degree requirements and eligibility for teacher certification are integrated, separate activities. Upon the successful completion of the major program of study, a student will be awarded a degree from Waynesburg University. Upon successful completion of degree requirements including the student teaching experience and successful completion of the PRAXIS II Subject Assessments and/ or Pennsylvania Educator Certification Tests (PECT) for a given certification area, the Waynesburg University graduate will be eligible to apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for teacher certification.
Waynesburg University Title II Program Disclosure Information is posted on the Waynesburg University Education Department web site. General Education Requirements In addition to completing the following required courses, students must fulfill the General Education requirements for Waynesburg University as listed in this catalog. Major requirements and/or General Education requirements may be changed by the official action of the faculty.
CURRICULUM: UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS Early Childhood Education Major (PreK-4 Certification) Program Description: The Early Childhood Education Program is an undergraduate degree designed primarily as a concentration in the education of preschool and elementary age children. The degree program is required for a PreK-4 teaching certification. The program emphasizes the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for successful teaching in the 21st century PreK-4 classroom. Courses focus 2013-2014
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Expenses—Education Majors Additional personal costs to be incurred by students will include required health examinations, diagnostic TB tests, FBI fingerprinting, state-mandated criminal and child abuse record clearances, transportation costs to and from field placement sites beginning the freshman year, membership in SPSEA which includes professional liability insurance for the student, state-mandated assessments for both admission to the program and certification and Pennsylvania teacher certification application fees.