BS Elementary and Early Childhood Education at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The Elementary and Early Childhood Education major prepares candidates to teach all content areas in Pre-Kindergarten through grade 4 (PK-4). Requirements for successful completion of the major include coursework specific to elementary and early childhood learning environments, child development, and field experiences in grades PK-4 classrooms, as well as content and teaching methods courses specific to teaching language and literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Faculty: College of Education | Duration: minimum 124 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 124 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Introductory Field Experience for Teacher Preparation, Reimagining Classroom Management, The Creative Child, Clinical Application of Instruction - PK-4, Practicum in Student Teaching--Childhood and Early Adolescent Education, Professional Development Practicum.

Career pathways

Education is a profession and all teachers are expected to continue studying and developing new skills throughout their careers. In most U.S. states, teacher certification is a multi-stage process, with graduate study beyond a bachelor’s degree expected early in a teacher’s career.

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Entry requirements

Baccalaureate degree candidates must meet the following requirements to participate in the Entrance-to-Major process. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00. All testing requirements for entrance to major as mandated by PA Dept. of Education. A grade of "C" or better in all specified courses. Completion of an early field experience specified by the certification program. Completion of courses specified by the certification program. Completion of at least 48 semester credit hours, including ENGL 15 or ENGL 30H , six credits of quantification, and three credits of natural science and three credits of literature.

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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