Early Childhood Education B.S. - Track II Early Childhood Education Professional
Program Features
69 credits
Required major courses
60 credits
| ECED 232 | Child Development and Cognition | 3 credits |
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| SPED 232 | Child Development & Cognition | 3 credits |
| ECED 263 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 credits |
| ECED 321 | Enhancing Language and Cognitive Development | 3 credits |
| ECED 323 | Integrating the Curriculum: Projects and Play | 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 |
| ECED 411 | The Arts for the Developing Child | 3 credits |
| ECED 486 | Internship in Early Childhood | 6 credits |
| SPED 105 | Special Education History and Law | 3 credits |
| SPED 214 | Positive Behavior Support | 3 credits |
Concentrations
24 credits (2 @ 12 credits each, with at least 16 credits total at the 300/400 level) including Curriculum, Creative Arts, Administration & Advocacy, Early Intervention, Diverse Learners, Reading, Health
Directed GE's (co-requisites)
| MATH 105 | Mathematical Problem Solving for Pre-K to Grade 8 Education Majors | 3 credits |
| MATH 205 | Geometry for Pre-K to Grade 8 Education Majors | 3 credits |
| PSY 105 | GE: Infant and Early Childhood Developmental Psychology | 3 credits |
| SOC 102 | GE: Introduction to Cultural Diversity | 3 credits |
| | an English Literature course | 3 credits |
Required Professional Education
| 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 2.75 and a major QPA of 2.75.
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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.
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.