B.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education Non-Licensure {17-18}
B.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education Non-Licensure
Description
The Early Childhood Education Non-Licensure major prepares students to teach in inclusive education and care programs serving infants, toddlers, and preschool children and their families. Graduates are qualified to teach in licensed childcare and pre-school programs, Head Start and Early Head Start. The Early Childhood Education non-licensure major is designed to provide a strong foundation in understanding child development, developmentally appropriate practices, early literacy development, young children's learning, and current best practices in supporting young children and their families in a variety of settings.
To receive the B.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education Non-Licensure, the student must meet the minimum university requirements and specific requirements for the program. Completion of 120 credits with a 2.5 GPA or above is required for this degree which includes the Liberal Arts and Sciences Core (42 credits).
Admission Requirements
Students wishing to complete a major in Early Childhood Education Non-Licensure must:
Complete 45 semester credits
GPA of 2.25 in LASC
Overall GPA of 2.50
Verification from supervisor of experience with groups of children in a teaching/learning setting
Student Learning Outcomes
The following performance outcomes are based on the Minnesota State Board of Teaching (BOT) Standards and are aligned with the conceptual framework for the education unit. MSUM teacher candidates are becoming professionals who are knowledgeable, reflective, humanistic and creative who will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of content.
- Designs organized, effective, and appropriate lessons.
- Uses appropriate informal and/or formal assessment methods to evaluate.
- Demonstrate knowledge of human development through appropriate interaction activities and demeanor.
- Demonstrate competence in employing appropriate technology.
- Express ideas articulately in written and oral communication.
- Recognize individual differences and gives opportunities for diverse learners to learn.
- Foster a safe, compassionate and respectful educational environment that promotes learning.
- Guide student behavior effectively and appropriately.
- Solicit suggestions and feedback from others and is receptive to them.
- Analyze own performance and seeks sources of improvement.
- Plan creative lessons and units.
- Employ diverse teaching strategies.
- Maintain professional conduct as evidenced by punctuality, interaction with others, preparedness and initiative.
Program Delivery Mode
Land plus: face-to-face where some online courses may be available or required
Core Requirements
( 9 credits )
EECE 220 Foundations of Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education (3)
EECE 250 Creative Expression in Early Childhood (3)
STL 291 Early Literacy (3)
Designated Writing Intensive Course for Major
EECE 437 - Leadership and Administration in EC
Program Requirements
EECE 333 Discovery Learning (3)
EECE 430 Infant/Toddler Programs and Practices (3)
EECE 433 Preschool/Kindergarten Curriculum (3)
EECE 437 Leadership and Administration in EC-WI (3)
EECE 438 Guidance and Play (3)
EECE 469 Early Childhood Internship (6-12)
STL 341 Reading/Writing Methods P-3 (3)
Restricted Electives
( 6 credits )
Students must earn six credits by taking courses from the following list:
STL 330 Child Development and Learning (3)
STL 413 Effective Teaching (3)
STL 428 Building Partnerships in Education (3)
STL 441 Children's Literature (3)
STL 442 Advanced Reading and Writing PreK-3 (3)
MATH 302 Mathematics for Early Childhood (3)