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Elementary Education (Certification Only)

 

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. Because this program does not result in a degree, candidates are not eligible for financial aid.

Certification Only Program

Required Courses

EDEM 6627Math Methods I

3
EDEM 6629Children’s Literature and Integrated Arts

3
EDEM 6630Math Methods II

3
EDEM 6631Literacy Methods

3
 
EDEM 6634Social Studies Methods

3
OR
EDEM 6636Science Methods

3
 
EDEM 6638Advanced Assessment and Instruction in Reading

3
EDUC 5000Introduction to Professional Practice

3
EDUC 6600Educational Assessment

3
EDUC 6607Fundamentals of Learning and Cognition

3
EDUC 6655Exceptional Children

3
EDUC 6657Critical Skills for the Modern Classroom

3
EDUC 7779Internship I

1
EDUC 7789Internship II

3
EDUC 7799Internship III

6
Total Credit Hours:42
Minimum grade of "B" is required in EDUC 6655 Exceptional Children.

Total Credit Hours: 42