Elementary Education (Certification)

 

Program Description

Individuals who hold a degree but no not wish to pursue a master's degree may elect to pursue a sequence of study that will enable them to be eligible for teacher certification. The certification-only option is designed for candidates who hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field other than education. Program length varies based on certification requirements and the candidate's prior academic record; however, a minimum of 16 hours of coursework must be taken at Piedmont University. After a transcript analysis, an individual program of study will be developed with the faculty advisor. Certification-only candidates may take courses at the undergraduate or graduate level to meet certification requirements, but it is strongly recommended that graduate-level courses be taken. Candidates may be eligible to receive experiential credit for Internship I but Internship II and Internship III must be completed at Piedmont. All certification-only candidates must be admitted to the teacher education program, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and pass the Georgia Assessment for Certification of Educators (GACE) in their specific certification area. 

Certification Program

Required Courses

EDEM 6627	Math Methods I	3
EDEM 6629	Children’s Literature and Integrated Arts	3
EDEM 6630	Math Methods II	3
EDEM 6631	Literacy Methods	3
EDEM 6634	Social Studies Methods	3
	OR
EDEM 6636	Science Methods	3
EDEM 6638	Advanced Assessment and Instruction in Reading	3
EDUC 5000	Introduction to Professional Practice	3
EDUC 6600	Educational Assessment	3
EDUC 6607	Fundamentals of Learning and Cognition	3
EDUC 6655	Exceptional Children	3
EDUC 6657	Critical Skills for the Modern Classroom	3
EDUC 7779	Internship I	1
EDUC 7789	Internship II	3
EDUC 7799	Internship III	5
Total Credit Hours:		42

Total Credit Hours: 42