The Elementary Education major is a teacher preparatory program for students who are interested in teaching children ages 5 to 14. In both Education programs, students have the opportunity and access to student teaching experiences at the Point Park College Children's School , Pittsburgh Public Schools and suburban school districts. The Secondary Education program is a teacher preparatory program for students in disciplines such as Biological Sciences, English, Journalism and Communications, Mathematics, Social Sciences and Theatre Arts and Communications, following certification. The curricula reflect the cooperative efforts of the Education and Community Services department with the department of the academic discipline. Secondary Education curricula integrates content area courses with courses in education.
Graduates are prepared to teach in secondary education following certification.
This preparatory program in Children's Theatre makes it possible for students to receive Elementary Teaching Certificates for grades K-8. This dual certification opportunity broadens the education of b ot h of these majors, resulting in enhanced career opportunities. This computer-equipped resource center represents one of the technology components of the Education program. The computers serve as invaluable tools for curriculum planning and research with access to programs, such as Class Link. Traditional resources to prepare lesson plans on subject matter ranging from English to drug awareness are available.