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Early Childhood Education and Leadership

Requirements for B.S.E. MAJOR

78 HOURS, 2.75 GPA AND 2.5 CORE GPA

NO GRADE LOWER THAN A "C" IN EDUCATION CORE

Purpose

The Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Leadership is designed to prepare graduates for positions of responsibility and leadership in Head Start programs, childcare centers, private preschools, and family childcare.  The degree program combines knowledge of child development and learning; family and community relationships; observation, documentation, and assessment; concepts and tools of inquiry in the content areas; curriculum development; effective teaching strategies; guidance; professionalism; and leadership, including basic knowledge of program planning and evaluation, and human and financial resources. This program does not result in certification.

This Program Is Offered Through:

Parkville 16 Week Program

Kansas City Accelerated Programs

School of Online Learning

School of Extended Learning (Selected Campuses)

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).

• Two disposition evaluations (long forms) completed by SFE faculty with each disposition rated “at” or “above”
• Letter of recommendation from professor outside of the School for Education (submitted electronically/or in a signed sealed envelope)
• Initial electronic portfolio approved by advisor
• Missouri Highway Patrol (or appropriate state) background check
• FBI Finger Print check
• Child Abuse and Neglect Screening

Procedures for Request to Admission to the School for Education-

Early Childhood Education and Leadership 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

Professional Curriculum:

Admission to the School for Education-Early Childhood Education and Leadership

Program required for enrollment in the following EDC/EDE/EDU courses:

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.

The Park University Education Program is approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Upon completion of the program, passing the appropriate PRAXIS test, recommendation by Park University and application by the student, a Missouri Teaching Certificate is issued by the state of Missouri. If students wish to be certified in any state other than Missouri, students are responsible for their course of study to reflect that state's requirements. Teaching Certification requires passing an FBI background check, which includes fingerprinting. Note: Major requirements for a degree program are established by the University catalog at the time the major is declared.

To learn more about Park University's School for Education, call us today at 816-584-6335 or email: education@park.edu

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