PROGRAM GUIDES: BACHELOR OF ARTS | SPECIAL EDUCATION OPTION
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS | FACULTY | SCHEDULE OF COURSES
This program, available to undergraduates, will prepare you to teach children from pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade in Pennsylvania’s public school systems.
Students are eligible to apply for the Instructional I Certificate, issued by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, if they have:
- Successfully completed the program leading to certification;
- Passed the required PRAXIS exams; and
- Demonstrated competence in student teaching.
Special Education Dual Certification Option
In addition to the initial certification program, Point Park education students can choose to simultaneously complete the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s requirements for special education certification. The program guide outlines the courses required to obtain the dual certification.
Course Offerings
You will receive a well-rounded education through Point Park's core curriculum and classes in your major. Some of the courses in the Kindergarten through 4th grade education program include:
- Building Family Partnerships
- Educational Psychology
- Reading Methods
- Data Driven Instruction
- Integrating Curriculum and Instruction, Pre-K/4th
For a comprehensive list of program requirements and course descriptions, see the links to the program guides at the top of the page and view the School of Arts and Sciences course descriptions.