Graduates  are prepared to enter the workforce to care for and educate children ages birth – 9 years, through either a variety of inclusive care and education settings, or by transferring to 4-year colleges/universities to attain a teaching certification for PreK-4th Grade.   

This program requires that all students obtain a current Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check (Act 34), Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), FBI Clearance, and a valid TB Skin Test to be eligible for the required field experiences.  A student should consider these factors before enrolling into this program. Clearances Document

Additionally, students intending to transfer must have a 3.0 GPA in order to enter the professional-level course work, leading to teacher certification, at baccalaureate degree-granting institutions.  Students are also required to attain a qualifying score on the PRAXIS-I Academic Skills Assessment test before transferring.

Since the requirements of 4-year colleges/universities varies widely, it is essential to choose an intended transfer institution as soon as possible and carefully follow the program described in that college's catalog.

Dr. Tom Miller, Co-Chair
W211 (Harrisburg) Available during the regular semesters.
(717) 780-2518
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Cindi Nicotera, Co-Chair
W211 (Harrisburg) Available year round.
(717) 780-2463
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