Kent State University Catalog 2010 - 2011

Early Childhood Education - B.S.E.

COLLEGE:	College of Education, Health and Human Services
DEPARTMENT:	School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies 404 White Hall PH: 330-672-2580 \| Fax: 330-672-3246 Web: http://www.ehhs.kent.edu/tlc/

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DESCRIPTION:	The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (ECED) focuses on professional preparation and application of current theory, methods and practices for future teachers of pre-K-3 classrooms. Students form a cohort and complete the five-block sequence of courses while gaining teaching experiences linked to coursework. All student complete field and practicum experiences in diverse settings, including urban and inclusive programs, and accumulate approximately 1500 clock hours of field experience in preschool, kindergarten and primary classrooms. Upon successful completion of the program and passing Praxis II, student are eligible for Ohio licensure in Early Childhood, which is "valid for teaching children who are typically developing, at-risk, gifted, and who have mild/moderate educational needs. The curriculum leads to the Ohio license valid for teaching in settings for children age three through grade three.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:	Preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and secondary school teachers, except special education, held about 4.0 million jobs in 2006. Of the teachers in those jobs, about 1.5 million are elementary school teachers, 1.1 million are secondary school teachers, 674,000 are middle school teachers, 437,000 are preschool teachers, and 170,000 are kindergarten teachers. The vast majority work in elementary and secondary schools. Preschool teachers, except special education, are most often employed in child daycare services (59 percent), public and private educational services (16 percent), and religious organizations (15 percent). Employment of teachers is geographically distributed much the same as the population. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:	As part of an enrollment management plan, early childhood majors are admitted to the program on a selective basis. A maximum of 100 students will be admitted to this program each academic year. A minimum ACT composite score of 21 (980 SAT combined critical reading and math score) OR a 2.75 cumulative high school grade point average and all 16 of the recommended college preparatory units is required. Students seeking admission to this program must meet all professional requirements for admission to advanced study and have a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA in all previous undergraduate coursework. Because of the instituted enrollment management plan, meeting the above requirements does not automatically provide students admittance to the early childhood education major. Faculty will select the most qualified applicants based upon the number of available student spaces, students’ standardized test scores, essay, interview and cumulative GPA. Students should contact the Vacca Office of Student Services, 304 White Hall, during the first year of study to inquire into the procedures associated with admission to advanced study and selective admission to the early childhood education program. Students transferring from another university should meet with an academic advisor in 304 White Hall at least one semester prior to transferring.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:	Minimum 131 credit hours. Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. A minimum grade of C (2.0) grade is required in some courses; view the program requirements to see specific courses. Required for Ohio Licensure: Must pass Praxis II “Principles of Learning and Teaching, Grades P-3” and Praxis II specialty test “Education of Young Children” (minimum score of 166 on each of the tests).
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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:	No
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PROGRAM FEE:	$35/semester
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:	Kent Student Education Association
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