Early Childhood Education, BS
Early Childhood Education provides licensure to teach pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades one through three in elementary school. Several practicum and field experiences with children are provided, and a subject matter emphasis is selected. This major is a cooperative effort between the Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development and the Department of Elementary Education in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership. In addition to the many job opportunities for Early Childhood Education majors, the students receive increased knowledge and skills in a subject matter which will enhance their personal and family lives.
Availability
This program is available at the Uintah Basin Campus via the following Instruction Type(s):
Courses are delivered via state of the art video conferencing technology. Students meet at a designated time and location.
Admissions
Students must be admitted to Utah State University. For admission requirements and information, or to complete an online application, visit www.usu.edu/admissions/applyonline.
In order to be admitted to the Early Childhood Education program, students must:
- Meet ACT minimum score requirements
- Pass Speech and Hearing test
- Pass program writing exam
- Complete Computer Information & Literacy exams (6) (after accepted to USU)
- Submit transcripts of all college credit
- Obtain criminal background check clearance
- Complete specific prerequisite coursework (minimum GPA requirements +2.75)
Requirements
Students are required to complete a student teaching practicum in a preschool program, kindergarten, and in the public schools in grades 1, 2, or 3. The major coursework consists of 80 credits. Students must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA in the program, and grades lower than a C will not be accepted in the major.
Students majoring in Early Childhood Education are required to complete 12 credits in an area of emphasis. The area of emphasis must be chosen from the following fields: Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics/General Science, Fine Arts, Art, Music, Physical Education, Health/Wellness/ Nutrition, Foreign Language, School Library Media, or English as a Second Language.
Early Childhood Education Majors are required to take certain classes to fulfill the University Studies requirements. View the program information sheet for more information.
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Majors in early childhood education are licensed to teach in preschool, kindergarten, and grades 1-3. Several practica and field experiences with children are provided, and a subject matter emphasis is selected. This major is a cooperative effort between the Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development and the Department of Elementary Education. Students are required to complete a student teaching practicum in a preschool program, a kindergarten, and in the public schools grades 1, 2, or 3.
Courses:
In addition to general university requirements, students must take the following courses.
- ELED 1010: Orientation to ELED
- FCHD1500: Human Development Across the Lifespan
- ELED 3000: Foundation Studies
- FCHD 2600: Seminar in Early Childhood Education
- FCHD 2630: Early Childhood Education
- PSY 3660: Educational Psychology
- SPED 4000: Education of Exceptional Individuals
- INST 4010: Principles of Technology
- ELED 3005: Beginning Classroom Management
- FCHD 4550: Preschool Methods and Curriculum
- ELED 4880: Early Childhood K-3
- ELED 3100: Teaching Reading I
- ELED 4000: Teaching Science
- ELED 4030: Teaching Language Arts
- ELED 4040: Teaching Reading II
- ELED 4050: Teaching Social Studies
- ELED 4060: Teaching Mathematics
- ELED 4005: Intermediate Classroom Management
- ELED 5250: Student Teaching Seminar
- ELED 5050: Student Teaching- Kindergarten
- ELED 5100: Student Teaching Grades 1-3
- FCHD 4960: Childhood Development Lab
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