Early Childhood Education B.S. - Track I Early Childhood Education Certification (Pre K-4th)
Program Features
70 credits
Changes to the current program requirements have been submitted for approval and are under review. Please see your advisor or the department chair if you have any questions.
Required major courses:
61 credits
| ECED 232/SPED 232 | Child Development and Cognition | 3 credits |
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| SPED 232/ECED 232 | Child Development and Cognition | 3 credits |
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| ECED 263 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 credits |
| ECED 321 | Enhancing Language and Cognitive Development | 3 credits |
| ECED 322 | Family and Community Partnerships | 3 credits |
| ECED 323 | Integrating the Curriculum: Projects and Play | 3 credits |
| ECED 331 | Teacher as Researcher | 3 credits |
| ECED 332 | Language Arts for Academic Success | 3 credits |
| ECED 333 | Math I: Investigations and Integration | 3 credits |
| ECED 334 | Designing and Managing the Early Childhood Literacy Environment | 3 credits |
| SPED 350 | Assessment of Student Learning and Behavior in Diverse Communities | 3 credits |
| ECED 411 | The Arts for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| ECED 412 | Math for Academic Success | 3 credits |
| ECED 413 | Science for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| ECED 414 | Social Studies for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| ECED 420 | Advocacy, Leadership and Collaboration | 1 credit |
| REED 314 | Foundations of Reading for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| SPED 351 | Collaboration for Inclusion | 3 credits |
| ECED 430 | Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education I | 6 credits |
| ECED 431 | Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education II | 6 credits |
Directed GE's (co-requisites):
| MATH 105 | Mathematical Problem Solving for PK-8 Education Majors | 3 credits |
| MATH 205 | Geometry for Pre-K to Grade 8 Education Majors | 3 credits |
| SOC 102 | GN: Introduction to Cultural Diversity | 3 credits |
| PSY 105 | GN: Infant and Early Childhood Developmental Psychology | 3 credits |
| ENGL ____ | English Literature Course | 3 credits |
Required Professional Education courses:
9 credits
| PSED 150 | Introduction to Teaching All Students | 6 credits |
| DMET 262 | Educational Communications and Technology | 3 credits |
Additional Requirements:
All students must be admitted into the program prior to taking these classes. In order to be admitted to this program, students must meet the following requirements:
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An overall QPA of 3.0 and a major QPA of 3.0.
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Passing scores on the state mandated assessments in basic skills and general knowledge.
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Successful completion of
MATH 105 and
MATH 205 and two English courses (ENG 103 and one English literature course).
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Obtainment of all clearances and proof of professional liability insurance.
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Interview and presentation of a Beginning Pre K-4th Professional Portfolio.
4 Year Curriculum Program Plan
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
| PSED 150 | Introduction to Teaching All Students | 6 credits |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| | FIT Elective | 1 credit |
| PSY 105 | GN: Infant and Early Childhood Developmental Psychology | 3 credits |
| | Take PEARSON Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) Reading, Writing, & Math | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| ECED 232/SPED 232 | Child Development and Cognition | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| MATH 105 | Mathematical Problem Solving for PK-8 Education Majors | 3 credits |
| ENGL ___ | GE: English Literature | 3 credits |
| SOC 102 | GN: Introduction to Cultural Diversity | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| ECED 263 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Courses | 9 credits |
| MATH 205 | Geometry for Pre-K to Grade 8 Education Majors | 3 credits |
| | FIT Elective | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
ECED 263: (PEARSON Pre-Service Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) Passing Scores Required)
Spring
| DMET 262 | Educational Communications and Technology | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Courses | 12 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
Fall
| ECED 321 | Enhancing Language and Cognitive Development | 3 credits |
| ECED 322 | Family and Community Partnerships | 3 credits |
| ECED 323 | Integrating the Curriculum: Projects and Play | 3 credits |
| ECED 333 | Math I: Investigations and Integration | 3 credits |
| ECED 334 | Designing and Managing the Early Childhood Literacy Environment | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| REED 314 | Foundations of Reading for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| ECED 411 | The Arts for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| ECED 414 | Social Studies for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| SPED 350 | Assessment of Student Learning and Behavior in Diverse Communities | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall
| ECED 332 | Language Arts for Academic Success | 3 credits |
| SPED 351 | Collaboration for Inclusion | 3 credits |
| ECED 412 | Math for Academic Success | 3 credits |
| ECED 413 | Science for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| ECED 420 | Advocacy, Leadership and Collaboration | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Spring
| ECED 331 | Teacher as Researcher | 3 credits |
| ECED 430 | Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education I | 6 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Note: Before registering for a course, students must satisfy prerequisites. Students should see Course Descriptions in the latest catalog. (Descriptions are available online for Undergraduate Courses and Graduate Course Description.)
Total Credit Hours: 120
For more information contact the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at 570-422-3356 or www.esu.edu/eled.