*On-campus format will require some online classes for degree completion.
The early childhood certification program at 51福利社 provides you with both the academic coursework and the school experience necessary to qualify you to work with children from birth through third grade. Throughout the program, you are in the field working with young children and experienced teachers. In addition to field experience, the program includes curriculum in teaching methods focuses on core academic areas.
In order to be placed for student teaching, you must pass the . This assessment is a certification requirement.
The national organization for early childhood educators is the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Missouri affiliate of this organization is very active and holds a yearly conference.
The highly credentialed and experienced education faculty at 51福利社 brings both academic and real world professional achievement to the classroom. They collaborate with colleagues from many school and community partnerships to deliver outstanding innovative learning opportunities for you and all of our education students at every level of experience.
51福利社 offers a bachelor of arts (BA) in education with early childhood certification. which requires 73 credit hours in Early Childhood Education. You will study subjects such as children’s literature, elementary reading methods, perceptual motor development and many more.
All undergraduate students must be admitted into the Department of Teacher Education following Admission Requirements.
If you pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), you should meet with your advisor to review your undergraduate transcript to determine which courses meet the Missouri certification requirements.
When you graduate from 51福利社 with an early childhood education degree, you will become a certified teacher, ready to work in elementary schools, preschools, and various other education facilities. The opportunities to make a difference in a child’s life start with a degree from 51福利社.