The programs consist of a minimum of 58 semester hours for candidates seeking initial certification or a minimum of 31 semester hours for currently certified ECE candidates seeking advanced certification. Students who hold a certificate in another field and are adding the new field of ECE will be advised on an individual basis and must complete a minimum of 34 semester hours. The last 12 academic hours in the candidate's program, exclusive of student teaching, must be taken at Piedmont College. No course older than six calendar years may apply toward graduation. The candidate's program is designed based on transcript analysis and the ECE Program of Study to enhance any and all previous study, and meet individual needs based on experiences, professional goals, and the mission of the School of Education.
Candidates have to meet prerequisites in academic areas.
The required courses and the electives create an effective program that meets the requirements of the candidate, Piedmont College, and the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Through a combination of course work, use of technology, field experiences, research and integrated learning, candidates link theory and practice. Piedmont College reserves the rights to abrogate, add to, delete, or alter any regulation, requirement, or course whenever such change may be deemed necessary. Every effort will be made to keep candidates advised of any changes. Bachelor's This will guide you in program completion if you are not certified and have a degree in a field other than Education.