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The following conditions must be met in order to apply for admission
to any College of Education program.
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Accumulate a minimum of 48 credits
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QPA = 2.8 or better (must be 3.0 by
graduation)
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Successful completion of 6 credits college
level math (113 or higher)
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Successful completion of 6 credits of
English (1 composition & 1 literature)
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Successful completion of the School Based
Observations packet (completed during SEFE 200)
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20
contact hours with school-age children in a diverse setting
documented and approved by advisor. You are not required to, but if you'd like to do this at Pittsburgh Public Schools, use one of these forms (pdf) (word).
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Proof of passing scores on Praxis I*
Test Name
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Qualifying Score |
Minimum for the composite method |
PPST Mathematics
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173 |
170 |
PPST Reading
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172 |
169 |
PPST Writing
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173 |
170 |
Composite Score
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521 |
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Clear (no record) on Act 34 Criminal History Record
Check
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Clear (no record) on Act
151 Child Abuse History
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Clear (no record) on FBI Background Check
FBI clearances dated prior to December 1, 2008 a copy of the clearance is needed; after December 1, 2008 a copy of the verification letter from your department must be attached.
How do I find my PAE number?
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Negative TB screening
In addition, you will want to obtain a copy of the Teacher
Education Policy Manual and a copy of the requirements for your area
of certification.
You must submit a completed admission application, signed by a faculty
advisor, during the semester of your 48th credit. November 1 and
April 1 are admission application deadlines each year. The application
is available in McKay Education Building.
*Note: A
preparation course is offered at Butler County Community College.
Also, additional PRAXIS tests will be required for your area of
certification before student teaching.
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