Qualify to start an early childhood teaching career
This online program is offered in lieu of a traditional Early Childhood Inclusive bachelor’s degree. This means that while you will not receive a second bachelor’s degree, you will receive a certification in Early Childhood Inclusive to work within infant toddler programs, 0-3 sixpence programs, early intervention, early Head Start, Head Start, preschools (public or private), early childhood special education, and K-3 classrooms. The program prepares you with the certification and experience you need to shift into a career in early childhood education
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree in a non-teaching discipline
Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements.
Curriculum
A review of your transcripts will examine the courses you’ve already completed toward the Initial Certification program. Choose either the Birth Through Kindergarten Specialization or the Age 3 to Grade 3 Specialization.
- TE 100 Teaching in a Democratic Society
- TE 204 Typical and Atypical Growth & Development
- TE 206 Instructional Technology & the Preservice Teacher
- TE 318 Management/Assessment in Preschool/Elementary Classrooms
- TE 411 Inclusive Practices for Students with Exceptionalities in PreK-8 Classrooms
- TE 400 Student Teaching (12 credit hours)
- TE 311 Math Methods I
- TE 313 Field Experience: Math
- TE 314 Phonics and Word Study
- TE 315 Literacy Assessment
- TE 316 Primary Grades Literacy
- TE 317 Field Experience: Literacy
- TE 341 Foundations of Early Childhood Education
- TE 342 Literacy Methods for the Preschool Teacher
- TE 343 Methods of Inclusive Education; Birth to Age 3
- TE 343L Field Experience: Birth to Age 3
- TE 344 Methods of Inclusive Education; Ages 3-5
- TE 344L Field Experience: Ages 3-5
- TE 346 Early Childhood Program Administration
- TE 348 Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children 0-8
- TE 349 Supporting Young Children Through Family & Community Involvement
- MATH 104 Concepts in Mathematics and Statistics OR MATH 102 College Algebra
- MATH 230 Math for Elementary Teachers I
- MUS 404 Music and Movement for Early Childhood Teachers
- PE 247 Nutrition, Health, and Safety for Young Children
- TESE 333 Serving Young Children with Special Needs
- TESE 334 Assessment and Intervention
- TESE 334L Field Experience: Assessment and Intervention