BS in Early Childhood Education Degree

BS in Early Childhood Education

This accelerated cohort program (ACED), 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 10 terms (approximately 2.5 years, 66 credits). Students who complete this program with a 3.0 GPA, 190 observation hours, successfully pass their PECT exam and complete student teaching on the graduate level are eligible for Pennsylvania State certification.

Program Distinctiveness

  • Previously earned credits may fulfill certain requirements
  • Six week modules AND *additional time online*
  • 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 are sent to your home if you purchase through the bookstore

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 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 382

Classroom Management

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 610*

Student Teaching

12/6

EDU 620

Practicum

3/3

*Students are required to work with their Academic Advisors to determine plan for student teaching.

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