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Early Childhood Education Major (B.S.E.)—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements] |
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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 accumulated 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.
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. 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.
The curriculum leads to the Ohio license valid for teaching in settings for children age three through grade three.