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 or minor to complement their professional study. Students may choose from the following liberal arts fields:
- Biology
- Children, Youth, & Family Studies
- Creative Writing
- English
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- History
- Mathematical Studies
- Psychology
- Sociology
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:
Choose ONE:
CEDUC 3702 | Junior Practicum and Seminar in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
CEDUC 3704 | Junior Practicum and Seminar in Early Intervention | 9 |
II. Liberal Arts Support Courses: