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Nov 22, 2024
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2013-2014 Undergradate & Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]
Early Childhood Education Major, B.A./B.S.
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Teaching Major Grade & GPA Requirement
Students completing a teaching major must earn at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA, a 2.75 major GPA, and a grade of C or better in all courses applied toward degree requirements. Early Childhood Education
The University of Southern Indiana offers both bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs to prepare teachers of young children. Early Childhood Education – Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
The student who desires to become a licensed early childhood teacher will complete the following minimum course of study that leads to a Bachelor of Science degree and the Indiana teaching license in the areas of (1) preschool and (2) elementary-primary (grades K-3). A Bachelor of Arts degree may be earned when the appropriate amount of credit in a foreign language is earned. Early Childhood Education University Core Curriculum Requirements
Within the University Core Curriculum, early childhood education majors are required to complete specific courses from the following categories:
A. The Mind: Enhancement of Cognitive Development
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Mathematics |
Must include MATH 202 (MATH 103 prerequisite)
*Students minoring in Elementary Content will take
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MATH 203
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3 hours |
B. The Self: Enhancement of Individual Development
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Health/Fitness |
Must include KIN 186 |
2 hours |
C. The World: Enhancement of Cultural and Natural Awareness
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History |
Must be a U.S. History
(HIST 101 , HIST 102 , or EDUC 173 ) |
3 hours |
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Individual Development/Social Behavior |
Must include EDUC 221 |
3 hours |
D. The Synthesis: Integration and Application of Knowledge
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Synthesis |
Must include EDUC 458 |
3 hours |
Professional Education Courses for Early Childhood (45 hours)
In addition to the University Core Curriculum, student should complete the following professional education courses and special subject courses:
Student Teaching (12 hours)
Specialty Areas (Optional)
Content Area Minor (24 hours)
The early childhood education major requires completion of one of the following approved content area teaching minors:
| English |
Instructional Technology |
Social Science |
| French Studies |
Language Arts |
Special Education |
| German Studies |
Mathematics |
Theatre Education |
| Spanish Studies |
Physical Education |
Visual Arts |
| Early Childhood Education |
Reading |
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| Health & Safety Education |
Science |
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