2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Early Childhood Education, BSEd


Program Description:

The Early Childhood Education program leads to the Bachelor of Science in Education degree with licensure. The degree program is designed so that students complete general education and content courses as freshman and sophomores and begin the Early Childhood program as juniors as members of a cohort group. The cohort portion of the program consists of three semesters of integrated coursework and field experiences and one semester of student teaching. Recommendation for licensure requires successful completion of the program and passing scores on required licensure examinations.

Upon successful completion of the licensure portion of the program and passing the appropriate licensure exams, candidates are eligible for an Ohio resident educator license Early Childhood (PK-3). Please consult with an advisor for current licensure test information.

Specific courses have been included to ensure that candidates develop theoretical and practical knowledge in humanities, mathematics and technology, social sciences, biological and physical sciences, the arts and personal health and fitness. Included also are the courses that incorporate multi-cultural and global perspectives in the general education requirements.

Admissions Requirements:

  • 30 semester credit hours of college coursework
  • Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5
  • One of the following:
    ACT composite score of 22 or better
    SAT composite score of 1000 or better

    ETS Praxis Core exam:
    Reading score of 156 or higher
    Writing score of 162 or higher
    Math score of 150 or higher

Based on review of institutional, state, and national Praxis Core data, the College of Education and Human Services has re-examined and adjusted the Praxis scores required for admission. As the adjustments may be helpful to students applying for admission, we are implementing these adjustments immediately. Thus, anyone who took the Praxis Core Writing exam prior to August 1, 2016 will be able to count a score of 150 or higher. And, anyone who had a Math score of 150 or higher will have now met the testing criteria for that area.

Complete Program Application (https://secure.wright.edu/content/college-education-and-human-services-application).

Submit two recommendation forms (PDF) (http://education-human-services.wright.edu/sites/default/files/page/attachments/application-references.pdf)

  • Writing Sample
  • Interview

For additional information:

Program Requirements:


I. Wright State University CORE: 41 Hours


Element 1 Communication: 6 Hours


Element 2 Mathematics: 3 Hours


Element 3 Global Traditions: 6 Hours


Element 5 Social Sciences: 6 Hours


Choose 2

IV. Electives: 2 Hours


  • Two hours of elective coursework

Total: 120 Hours


Graduation Planning Strategy


The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.