BS Early Childhood at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The undergraduate program in early childhood prepares students to work with young children (birth through age eight) and their families. The curriculum includes a variety of courses that are central to early childhood teaching and child development.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Duration: 4 years / 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Early Education, Early and Elementary Education, Individualized Studies, Socially Focused Developmental Psychology, Cognitive and Biologically Focused Developmental Psychology, Early Childhood Courses, Upper Division Writing Intensive within the Major. All degree-seeking students must complete the University’s Liberal Education requirements . All incoming CEHD Freshmen must complete the First-Year Inquiry course EDHD 1525.

Career pathways

The program offers students the flexibility to choose one of three tracks that aligns with their career aspirations: -The Early Education track prepares students for entry into the master of education (MEd)/initial licensure program in early childhood education. -The Early and Elementary Education track prepares students for entry into the master of education (MEd) in Early Childhood Education with a recommendation for an initial license in early

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission into the major is based on the following criteria: GPA of 2.5 is preferred Completion of CPSY 2301/3301 or transfer equivalent with a grade of C- or higher is preferred Those who have not yet completed CPSY 2301/3301 or transfer equivalent will be expected to complete it in their first semester in the program. Minimum GPA 2.5 for college admission. Minimum GPA 2.5 for transfer students.

Duration: 4 years / 120 credits

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/

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