Loeb School of Education

B.S. in Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

Contacts

Harrisburg: Ashley Conway, aconway@eastern.edu, 717-565-1950 Ext: 18

Philadelphia: Aisha Spivey aspivey@eastern.edu 610-341-1704/610-804-3188

This accelerated cohort program, offered by the Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies (CCGPS) is designed to help qualified working adults complete a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K through 4th grade) in five terms (approximately 2.5 years, 63 credits). Students who complete this program with a 3.0 GPA, have the PA certification requirements of two college math courses and two college English courses (one writing/composition and one literature), 190 observation hours, successfully pass their Praxis I and II tests, and complete student teaching at the undergraduate/graduate levels are eligible for Pennsylvania State Certification.

The BS in Early Childhood Education is offered in Philadelphia, St. Davids, and Harrisburg.

Admission Requirements
Program Distinctiveness
Student and Academic Support
Course Requirements
Course Descriptions
Class Locations
CCGPS Information Sessions/Open Houses Dates

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Admission Requirements

Sixty credits or AA degree
Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better (for credits transferred)
Preferred age of at least 21
Demonstration of appropriate writing abilities
Satisfactory submission of the Application for Admission and supporting documents:
- completed application (available online)
- essay (300-500 words). Write a reflection about a person you feel personifies the attributes of Eastern's mission, which are faith, reason and justice. Your reflection must (1) conform to standard essay format: introduction with thesis, supporting body paragraph and a concluding paragraph, (2) use correct grammar and mechanics, and (3) address each of Eastern's three attributes.
- Grammar test to be distributed by your recruiter
- resume (should be current.)
- completed Disclosure of Online Learning Expectations (DOLE Form)
- all official transcripts from previously attended schools

Program Distinctiveness

Previously earned credits can fulfill a variety of requirements.
Six-week modules. Students meet one night a week from 6 - 10 p.m.
Curriculum incorporates teaching strategies that support and encourage adult learning.
Faculty are experienced professionals who are now or have been recently teaching in basic and special education classrooms.
One-time registration for courses in the major
Books and materials delivered to your home

Student and Academic Support

Cohesive classes stay together throughout the program
Individualized, personal attention from faculty and staff
Ample staff to advise, assist, and support students
Comprehensive library resources available online

Course Requirements

Course Number	Course Name	Credit
EDU 200	Social and Philosophical Foundations of Modern Education	3
EDU 201	Introduction to Special Education	3
EDU 231	Computers in the Classroom	3
EDU 250	Field Experience (Elementary, Special & Early Childhood) Education	3
EDU 205	The Developing Child	3
EDU 310	Math for the Teacher of Children	3
EDU 308	Social Studies and Art for Children	3
EDU 306	Science and Health for Children	3
EDU 380	Communication Arts for Children	3
EDU 384	Inclusive Education	3
EDU 301	Evaluation and Assessment of Children in Inclusive Classrooms	3
EDU 211	Educational Psychology	3
EDU 417	Multicultural Education	3
EDU 401	Literacy Foundations for Intermediate Grades	3
EDU 400	Literacy Foundations for the Primary Grades	3
EDU 328	Early Childhood: Principles and Procedures	3
EDU 418	Family and Community Collaboration	3
BIB 100	Biblical Literature in Contemporary Context	3
THEO 210	Foundations of Christian Spirituality	3
INST 270	Justice and Diversity in a Pluralistic Society	3
EDU 329	Early Childhood: Curriculum and Assessment	3
EDU 412	Teaching English as a Second Language	3
	Total	66

The Term 6 (below) is elective and can be satisfied at the beginning of a master’s program (9 credits) or as part of the completion of an undergraduate program (15 credits). Students who wish to student teach following graduation must be officially admitted into the M. Ed. in Multicultural Education. Students can opt to student teach only. They do not have to complete the entire master's degree.

EDU 410/610*	Student Teaching	12/6
EDU 420/620	Practicum	3/3

*Students are required to work with their Academic Advisors (Kathy Wolfe at kwolfe2@eastern.edu, Ashley Conway at aconway@eastern.edu, Tom Bonerbo at tbonerbo@eastern.edu) to determine plan for student teaching.