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Early Childhood Education (Birth- Grade 3)
REQUIREMENTS FOR B.S.E.MAJOR- 89HOURS, 2.75 CUMULATIVE GPA
NO GRADE LOWER THAN A “C” IN EDUCATION CORE
This Program Is Offered Through:
Parkville 16 Week Program
Criteria for Admission to the School for Education
Meeting these minimum requirements states that the applicant is eligible for admission consideration, but does not guarantee admission.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 including transfer courses
- 2.5 GPA in Core classes
- WCT passing score
- ACT scores (on file in Admissions office)- when applicable
- Successful completion of EDU203, EDC220, EDC222, MA131,EN105,EN106,EDU107, (a grade of C or higher is required in EDU107)
The above information is verified by the Office of the Registrar on the Application for Admission to the School for Education (form to be picked up the student in the School for Education office and turned in to the Office of the Registrar).
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Two disposition evaluations (long forms) completed by SFE faculty with each disposition rated “at” or “above”
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Letter of recommendation from professor outside of the School for Education (submitted electronically/or in a signed sealed envelope)
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Initial electronic portfolio approved by advisor
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Missouri Highway Patrol (or appropriate state) background check
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FBI Finger Print check
- Child Abuse and Neglect Screening
Procedures for Request to Admission to the School for Education Certification Program
The student provides the following documents to Director of Field Experiences, ten days before the School for Education meeting (4th Wednesday of each month). Please submit documents in a single envelope with your name, telephone number and email address.
- Letter of recommendation from professor outside of SFE (submitted electronically or in a signed/sealed envelope)
- Application for Admission to the School for Education (completed form hand delivered by the student to the Director of Field Experiences from the Registrar’s office)
- Initial portfolio approved by your advisor
Procedure for Request to Admission to Directed Teaching
To be requested one year before planned student teaching semester. Council for Teacher Education must approve all Student teaching requests.
- Completed Application for Directed Teaching
- Completed an autobiography
- Signed permission to send request materials to school districts
- Updated FBI Finger Print check
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 including transfer courses
- Good standing in School for Education
Professional Curriculum
EDU107 |
Career Inquiry in Education |
2 cr. |
EDU203 |
Educational Psychology |
3 cr. |
EDU207 |
Technology in Education |
3 cr. |
EDU210 |
School as a Social System |
3 cr. |
EDU310 |
Issues in Diversity and World Cultures |
3 cr. |
EDC220 |
Child Growth and Development for Early Childhood & Elementary Teachers |
3 cr. |
EDC222 |
Early Childhood Principles |
3 cr. |
EDE311 |
Children’s Literature for ECE and Elementary Teachers |
3 cr. |
EDE335 |
Art, Music and Movement for ECE and Elementary Teachers |
3 cr. |
EDC340 |
Language and Literacy Development |
3 cr. |
SO302 |
The Study of the Family |
3 cr. |
BI214 |
Personal and Community Health |
3 cr. |
Admission to the School for Education-Certification Program required for enrollment in the following EDC/EDE/EDU courses:
EDC354 |
Observation, Assessment & Screening in early Childhood Education |
3 cr. |
EDC355 |
Social and Emotional Learning in Early Childhood |
3 cr. |
EDC357 |
Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education |
3 cr. |
EDC358 |
Early Childhood Program Management |
2 cr. |
EDC359a |
Infants and Toddlers |
3 cr. |
EDC360a |
Infant and Toddler Practicum for the Early Childhood Education Certification |
2 cr. |
EDC359b |
Integrating the Curriculum PreK |
3 cr. |
EDC360b |
PreK Practicum for Early Childhood Education Certification |
2 cr. |
EDC359c |
Integrating the Curriculum: K-3 |
3 cr. |
EDC360c |
K-3 Practicum for Early Childhood Education Certification |
2 cr. |
EDU375 |
Exceptional Children |
3 cr. |
EDE378 |
Science for ECE and Elementary Teachers |
2 cr. |
EDE380 |
Literacy for ECE and Elementary Teachers |
6 cr. |
EDE385 |
Diagnosis and Remediation for Math Difficulties |
3 cr. |
EDC410 |
ECE Directed Teaching with Seminar |
14 cr. |
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TOTAL |
89 cr. |
Because there are specific general education courses required for teacher certification in the state of Missouri, it is imperative the student speak with his or her advisor regarding these course requirements prior to enrollment.
To learn more about Park University's School for Education, call us today at 816-584-6335 or email: mkinney@park.edu.
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