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Course Overview

The P-5 program offers undergraduate and graduate courses for individuals who are preparing to teach young children.

The purpose of the program is to prepare graduates to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children from birth to age ten. Students develop skills needed to support culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse children and their families. Completion of the P-5 program results in an undergraduate or graduate degree as well as a P-5 teaching license.  

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program is committed to:

  • A broad range of clinical experiences,
  • Long-term development of the whole child,
  • Child-initiated learning,
  • Culturally responsive practices, and
  • A collaborative developmentally appropriate approach to education

Entry Requirement 

Program Requirements:

Program Courses: (Total: 9 credit hours)

  • ECE 521: Development and Education in Grades 4 & 5 (3 credits) WEB-Blended Format
  • ECE 523: Integrated Language Arts & Social Studies Edu in Grades 4 & 5 (3 credits) WEB-Blended Format
  • ECE 525: Math & Science Instruction in Grades 4 & 5 (3 credits) Face-to-Face Format. 
  • Pass OAE 4th and 5th Grade Generalist Endorsement Test (018 Elementary Education Subtest I & 019 Elementary Subtest II) with a qualifying score of 220 or higher.

Admission Requirements:

To begin taking courses as an undergraduate you must have a minimum 2.75 overall GPA and a minimum 3.00 GPA in your major. You must also get permission from the Teacher Education Department Chair (Dr. Tachelle Banks), the course instructor, and your advisor. The process for undergraduates is explained more fully below.

To enter as a new student at the graduate level you must have a minimum 2.75 overall undergraduate GPA or have passed the MAT at the 50th percentile or above or have a combined raw score of 1000 on the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the GRE and complete an online application.

Fees

Tuition & Fees: $16904


This information was accurate on : 04/12/2020
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