5 Additional Teacher Certification Requirements and Information: State-mandated 6 credits of English –3 credits in composition and 3 credits in (American or British) literature - these two courses must be offered by an English department. English credit awarded by Lycoming College for AP courses and/or CLEP exams will count toward this requirement. Students who earned a score of “3” on their AP exam can use that to meet this requirement for certification but not for college credit. Students who need a course for certification only and do not need it for graduation credit need to consult with the Chair of the Education department for approval to take a course elsewhere. State-mandated 6 math credits – these two courses must be offered by a math department and open to all students. Math credit awarded by Lycoming College for AP courses and/or CLEP exams will count toward this requirement. Students who earned a score of “3” on their AP exam can use that to meet this requirement for certification but not for college credit. None of these courses may be taken on a PASS/FAIL basis for this education requirement. Math 100 does not count as an education math requirement. Students must take an additional 2 credits beyond their 4 credit Math distribution requirement at Lycoming College. REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) Regular tutoring sessions for the PAPA, PECT and Praxis II, will be advertised throughout the semester and available upon request. Certification Exams - Students are responsible for obtaining all necessary Pearson PECT and/or PRAXIS II registration information, requirements, and materials from the education department office in D207. It is suggested that all test registration be completed in the education office. Test preparation material is available online at http://www.pa.nesinc. com/Home.aspx and http://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials. Information on registration deadlines and testing dates are available in D207 or can be found on the PDE website. See the education department administrative assistant for a list of required certification exams for individual certification areas. EDUC 348 - There is a $525 lab fee associated with this course. (It is your responsibility to advise your parent/guardian of the lab fee.) Please refer to the suggested sequence of courses included in this handbook as they relate to your specific certification program. Additionally, please meet with both your major and education advisors to keep your program updated. Students denied admission to the Professional Semester have the right to appeal the decision to the Academic Standards Committee. Clearances – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and Lycoming College require all candidates to submit the following documents to the field placement coordinator upon entrance into an education program and before working with children during required field experiences. Information on how to process and obtain these clearances is available from the the field placement coordinator. Act 114 (FBI report) • Register online/take registration form to center Act 34 (PA state police criminal history) • Complete online Act 151 (Child abuse report) • Complete online TB • Offered at the beginning of the fall and spring semester at Lycoming College Statement of Understanding • Available from your Education professor each semester Mandated Reporter Training Clearances Students who need a course for certification only and do not need it for graduation credit need to consult with the Chair of the Education department for approval to take a course elsewhere.
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