Early Childhood Teacher - Bachelor of Science (45 Credits)
Early Childhood/ Early Intervention 51 credits
This major leads to initial licensure as a teacher of early childhood, grades PreK–2. Students completing the major may qualify for a variety of positions involving work with young children in nursery schools, kindergartens, and grades one through two. Within the major, students study ways of meeting children's special needs in regular early childhood settings.
Students in the Early Childhood Major must choose a liberal arts major to complement their professional study. Students may choose from thirteen liberal arts fields:
- Biology
- Children, Youth, & Family Studies
- Creative Writing
- English
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Global Studies: Politics, Culture, and Society
- History
- Mathematical Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology and Social Change
This program requires a minimum of 150 hours of practicum work at the preschool/kindergarten level OR a minimum of 200 hours of practicum work in grade 1 or 2 during the junior year. The senior practicum is a semester experience at the level not chosen for the junior practicum.
Students working toward an Early Childhood Education licensure with an Early Intervention Specialization should refer to the Education Specializations section.
Degree Requirements
I. Required core:
Required benchmark grades:
CEDUC 1352: C or higher
CEDUC 2351 and CEDUC 2401: C+ or higher
Choose ONE:
| CEDUC 3702 | Junior Practicum and Seminar in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CEDUC 3704 | Junior Practicum and Seminar in Early Intervention | 9 |
CEDUC 3702 must be taken concurrently with CEDUC 3373 and CEDUC 4360
CEDUC 3704 must be taken concurrently with CEDUC 3429 and CEDUC 3373
Students specializing in Early Intervention must take CEDUC 3704
CEDUC 3704 has required benchmark grades
II. Liberal Arts Support Courses: