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

Complete Program Application (https://secure.wright.edu/content/college-education-and-human-services-application). The application includes open-ended question to learn about candidate, list of 3 references - at least one must be a CEHS faculty/staff person)
Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.8
Exams scores documenting competency in Reading, Writing and Math via scores at the 50^th or higher percentile on the subtests of the ACT, SAT, and/or Praxis Core Academics for Educators exams.
Dispositional Assessment
Field Placement Application (ECE 3210 )
Academic Plan for completion of all WSU Core and ECE Content courses signed by academic advisor

CAEP standards require that the admitted cohort exhibit: 1) a group average ACT/SAT score in the 50^th percentile or higher, and 2) a group average cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. In keeping with CAEP standards, it is the goal of the Teacher Education Department to select a diverse set of candidates that meet the academic standards for and display attitudes and behaviors reflective of excellence in the teaching profession. Admission into the ECE program and cohort is not based solely on the attainment of the minimum academic requirements.

Application Deadlines:

Fall Semester: January 15th
Spring Semester: September 15th

For additional information:

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State University CORE: 41 Hours

Element 4 Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Choose 1

CLS 2040 - Great Books - Classics Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 2040 - Great Books: Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 2050 - African-American Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 2040 - Great Books: Philosophy Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 2040 - Bible, Qur’an, and Western Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
ART 2140 - Themes in Visual Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
MUS 2900 - African American Music: America and Beyond Credit Hour(s): 3

Element 5 Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Choose 2

EC 2000 - Economic Life Credit Hour(s): 3
PLS 2000 - Power and Politics Credit Hour(s): 3
UH 2020 - Studies in the Social Sciences Credit Hour(s): 3

Element 6 Natural Sciences: 10.5 Hours

BIO 3450 - Concepts of Biology I for Early and Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3.5
CHM 2450 - Concepts in Chemistry I for Early and Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3.5
PHY 2450 - Concepts in Physics for Early Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3.5

Additional Core: 6.5 Hours

ED 2100 - Education in a Democracy Credit Hour(s): 3
EES 3450 - Concepts in Earth Science I for Early and Middle Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3.5

II. Curriculum Content: 26 Hours

ED 2600 - Introduction to Education Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 2650 - Early Field Experience I: Introduction to the Education Profession Credit Hour(s): 1
ED 2700 - Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 2750 - Early Field Experience II: Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 1
GEO 2100 - Physical Geography Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 2900 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3
HED 3310 - Health Education and Physical Education for ECE Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 2120 - American History Since 1877 Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2410 - Mathematics Concepts for Teachers I Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2450 - Mathematics Concepts for Teachers III Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Professional Education: 51 Hours

ECE 3150 - Literacy Methods: Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
ECE 3200 - Social Studies Methods in ECE Credit Hour(s): 3
ECE 3210 - ECE Field Experience I Credit Hour(s): 1
ECE 3230 - ECE Field Experience II Credit Hour(s): 1
ECE 3300 - Introduction to Child Development Credit Hour(s): 3
ECE 3400 - Classroom Management and Positive Child Guidance Credit Hour(s): 3
ECE 3500 - Families, Communities, and Schools Credit Hour(s): 3
ECE 3650 - Phonics and Word Study in ECE Credit Hour(s): 3
ECE 3750 - Writing Methods in Early Childhood Education Credit Hour(s): 3
ECE 4100 - Science Methods in ECE Credit Hour(s): 3
ECE 4200 - Mathematics Methods in ECE Credit Hour(s): 3
ECE 4210 - ECE Internship Part I: Methods Credit Hour(s): 1
ECE 4300 - Differentiation and Collaboration to Engage Diverse Learners Credit Hour(s): 3
ECE 4400 - Assessment Methods in ECE Credit Hour(s): 3
ECE 4650 - Literacy Methods: Supporting Struggling Readers Credit Hour(s): 3
ECE 4800 - Early Childhood Education Professional Seminar Credit Hour(s): 3
ECE 4900 - ECE Internship Part II: Student Teaching Credit Hour(s): 9

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.

Early Childhood Education (GPS)