Exploring the Teaching Field

Earning a PA Teaching Certificate

Preparing for a Masters Program

Considering Teaching Options without Standard Certification



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Exploring the Teaching Field During the
Undergraduate Years

Coursework

At CMU

Child Development (85-221)
This course is about normal development from conception to adolescence. Topics include physical, perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and social development.

Tutoring, Mentoring, and Role Modeling (99-200)
Each participant in the course tutors once a week for 2 hours at a Pittsburgh or Wilkensburg Public School. Transportation is provided.

Eberly Center

Peer Tutoring
Peer tutors are undergraduates who offer academic assistance to fellow students in the areas of Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, and Writing.

Academic Counselor
Academic Counselors help fellow students develop for efficient study strategies such as textbook reading, test taking, and lecture note-taking.

SI Leader
Supplimental Instruction leaders are undergraduate or graduate students who offer academic assistance to students by offering review sessions.

Via Cross-Registering for Education Courses

Carlow College
Chatham College
Duquesne University
University of Pittsburgh

 

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