Early Childhood Education: Birth - Kindergarten, B.A.

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This program is designed for those candidates interested in teaching birth through kindergarten in the general education and special education classroom. This major that can lead to Michigan Teacher Certification.

Course Requirements for Major

Liberal Arts: 28 credit hours

Total for Degree: 121-124 credit hours

Early Childhood Education - Non-Certification - Track, B.A.

For those candidates who wish to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with NO Michigan Teacher Certification.

Program Requirements: 53 Credit Hours

ECE 114 Child Growth and Development 3 credit hours
ECE 140 Freshman Seminar I 1 credit hours
ECE 160 Infant and Toddler Curriculum 3 credit hours
ECE 170 Methods and Materials for Young Children 3 credit hours
ECE 200 Creative Play and Human Development 3 credit hours
ECE 210 Child Guidance & Management 3 credit hours
ECE 220 Social Emotional Development 3 credit hours
ECE 240 Sophomore Seminar II 1 credit hours
ECE 246 Observation, Assessment and Analysis of Young Children 3 credit hours
ECE 300 Emergent Literacy: Birth to 8 years 3 credit hours
ECE 325 Math Methods for Young Children 3 credit hours
ECE 350 Science and Technology for Young Children 3 credit hours
ECE 340 Junior Seminar III 1 credit hours
ECE 360 Social Studies Methods for Young Children 3 credit hours
ECE 371 Family Community Partnerships 3 credit hours
ECE 379 Administration of Early Childhood Programs 3 credit hours
ECE 390 Early Childhood Practicum Experience 3 credit hours
ECE 392 Professional Seminar in Early Childhood Education 2 credit hours
ECE 393 Early Childhood Practicum Experience 4 credit hours
ECE 394 Professional Seminar in Early Childhood 1 credit hours
ECE 440 Senior Seminar IV 1 credit hours

Cognate Requirements: 34 Credit Hours

NSC 141 Science for Elementary Teachers I 4 credit hours with lab
or
EDU 141 Science for Elementary Teachers I 4 credit hours with lab
PSC 130 American Democracy 3 credit hours
MAT 149 Problem Solving 3 credit hours
MAT 251 Math and Methods for Elementary Teachers I 3 credit hours
EDU 205 Communication in Education 3 credit hours
EDU 302 Literacy Foundations 3 credit hours
EDU 303 Introduction to Literacy Strategies 3 credit hours
EDU 315 Exceptional Children & Youth in the Regular Classroom 3 credit hours
EDU 340 Diversity and Inclusion in Education 3 credit hours
EDU 346 Collaboration & Professionalism 3 credit hours
SED 344 Early Childhood and Special Education 3 credit hours

Liberal Arts: 28 Credit Hours

General Electives: 5-6 Credit Hours

Total for Degree: 121-122 credit hours

Other Requirements

Grade Point Average Requirements

Due to the certification requirements, Candidate’s must earn a minimum of a B- in each of their early childhood and education courses and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application for full acceptance and student teaching.

Residency Requirements

Courses in this program are designed to build on content, skill and disposition. Any transfer student will have an individual transcript review for comparison to our program outcomes, key assessments and clinical field experiences.

SED 480, SED495 Student teaching placements are residency requirement at Siena Heights University.

ECE 390, ECE 394, ECE 392, ECE 393 Practicum placements are residency requirement at Siena Heights University.

Division of Education

Please see the Division of Education handbook for all program and certification requirements.

Early Childhood Education: Birth - Kindergarten, B.A.

Course Requirements for Major

Program Requirements: 43 Credit Hours

Cognate Requirements: 34 Credit Hours

Certification Track Only: 16-19 Credit Hours

Liberal Arts: 28 credit hours

Total for Degree: 121-124 credit hours

Early Childhood Education - Non-Certification - Track, B.A.

Program Requirements: 53 Credit Hours

Cognate Requirements: 34 Credit Hours

Liberal Arts: 28 Credit Hours

General Electives: 5-6 Credit Hours

Total for Degree: 121-122 credit hours

Other Requirements