Bachelors Degrees Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Unified This is an ideal program of study for candidates who wish to prepare for careers in early childhood programs as a teacher, administrator, or coordinator. The ECU licensure program can be used for entry into a wide variety of occupations serving children and families from Birth to 8 years of age. The degree is structured to provide a seamless acquisition of academic requirements for various career levels. Requirements for the degree have been designed in keeping with current research and theory in early childhood education. The ECU program is an online program.
Professional Studies (Non-restricted) *TEEL 202 Foundation of Education........................................................................................................................................3 credit hours *TEEL 231 Human Growth and Development......................................................................................................................3 credit hours TESP 302 Educating Exceptional Students.............................................................................................................................3 credit hours
Major Courses (Non-restricted) TECS 290 Introduction to Instructional Technology...........................................................................................................3 credit hours TESP 320 Programs, Procedures and Issues in Special Ed.................................................................................................3 credit hours TEEC 321 The Young Child............................................................................................................................................................3 credit hours TEEL 230 Diverse Learners...........................................................................................................................................................3 credit hours
Admission to Teacher Education Required to Continue #TEEC 336 Internship 1: Birth to Age 3......................................................................................................................................1 credit hour #TEEC 341 Internship 2: Ages 3-5................................................................................................................................................1 credit hour #TEEC 376 Internship 3: Kindergarten-Grade 3......................................................................................................................1 credit hour TEEC 323 Emergent Literacy.......................................................................................................................................................3 credit hours TESP 330 Behavior Strategies and Support...........................................................................................................................3 credit hours TESP 360 Principles of Instruction in Special Education...................................................................................................3 credit hours #TEEL 365 Reading and Language Arts Methods................................................................................................................4 credit hours TESP 370 Technology Applications in Special Education.................................................................................................3 credit hours TEEC 368 Child Care Management and Administration....................................................................................................3 credit hours TEEL 431 Educational Psychology.............................................................................................................................................3 credit hours TEEC 336 Kindergarten Education............................................................................................................................................3 credit hours #TEEC 340 Creative Expressions Methods..............................................................................................................................3 credit hours TESP 350 Assessments in Special Education.........................................................................................................................3 credit hours #TEEC 365 Curriculum in Early Childhood.............................................................................................................................3 credit hours
Admission to Directed Teaching Required to Continue
#TEEL 495 The Elementary School............................................................................................................................................2 credit hours #TEEC 465 Student Teaching Birth-Age5................................................................................................................................6 credit hours #TEEC 466 Student Teaching Kindergarten-Grade3...........................................................................................................6 credit hours
Total Program (including 55 hours of general education courses)...................127 credit hours * Required before Admission to Teacher Education. 60 hours must be taken from a 4-year university. # Indicates companion courses (co-requisites). For more information about the Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Unified, please visit us online at www.fhsu.edu/te; or contact the Department of Teacher Education, Fort Hays State University, Rarick Hall 244, 600 Park Street, Hays, KS 67601-4099; (785) 628-4204; teel@fhsu.edu.
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