2024-2025 University Catalog

Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 University Catalog

Education Studies: Early Childhood Education: Teaching Young Children, B.S.E.

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Education Studies: Early Childhood Education: Teaching Young Children, B.S.E. Locations

Requirements For: B.S.E. Major - 55 Hours, 2.0 Cumulative, 2.75 Content GPA

No grade lower than a “C” in education core.

The Bachelor of Science Education Studies degree with Emphasis in Early Childhood Education Teaching Young Children is designed to prepare graduates for positions of teaching curriculum coordination, program directors, consultants and leadership positions in early childhood programs. The degree program combines knowledge of child development and learning; family and community relationships; observation, documentation, and assessment; concepts and tools of inquiry in the content areas; curriculum development; effective teaching strategies; guidance; and professionalism. The Degree does not result in Missouri Teacher certification. Due to the uniqueness of the non-certification program, candidates should contact their faculty advisor for assistance in application for admission to the School of Education and placement in the practicum and internship.

Criteria for Admission to the School of Education— Early Childhood Education Teaching Young Children

The requirements listed below are the minimum application criteria. Meeting these requirements states that the applicant is eligible for admission consideration, but does not guarantee admission.

2.75 GPA in core courses
Successful completion of EDC220 , EDC222 , MA120 or MA135 or equivalent, EN105 and EN106

The above information is verified by the Office of the Registrar on the Application for Admission to the School of Education (form to be submitted electronically to the School of Education).

Procedure for Request for Admission to the School of Education—Early Childhood Education Teaching Young Children

Candidates must work with the appropriate School of Education FACULTY advisor when applying to the School of Education to ensure all materials are in place. Contact: Amy Wolf (amy.wolf@park.edu) who is the Faculty advisor.

Candidates must begin the application process no less than 2 semesters (4 terms) prior to requiring Education coursework listed as 350 or higher.

Application for Admission to the School of Education submitted electronically.
Two disposition evaluations completed by SOE faculty with dispositions rated “knows this & shows this.” Students will make the request of the faculty to complete the online assessment.
Self-disposition evaluation to be completed online
Digitally completed recommention completed by an employer OR a faculty member outside of the School of Education
FBI Fingerprint check
“Home State” required screenings

Availability of Courses

Although the coursework can be completed online, 95 percent of the education courses require interaction and/or observation with young children, educators and the community. Many of the online courses are only offered in a 16-week format. Practicums and internships take place in the field with young children, educators, and the community. There are specific courses tied to the practicums and the internship that are required to be completed within the same term/semester. Diversity of experiences is necessary for a well-rounded educator. As a result, some observations may be pre-approved at the student’s place of employment, while others will occur outside the student’s place of employment. Employment must be in a classroom with the proper ages of children (birth to 2 years old for infant and toddler practicum, three to five years old (excluding kindergarten) for pre-primary practicum and agency or classroom serving children five years and younger (excluding kindergarten) for the internship. Placements must meet standards such as NAEYC Accreditation or Head Start in order to qualify for placement.

Professional Curriculum

EDC220 - Child Growth and Development for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers Credits: 3
EDC222 - Early Childhood Principles Credits: 3
EDU310 - Issues in Diversity and World Cultures Credits: 3
EDC325 - Education of Exceptional Children Credits: 3
EDC337 - Development and Learning Through Play Credits: 3
EDC341 - Professionalism and Program Management in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
EDU347 - Family, School and Community Collaboration Credits: 3
EDU315 - Children and Young Adult Literature Credits: 3
SO302 - The Study of the Family Credits: 3
BI214 - Personal and Community Health Credits: 3

Advanced Professional Curriculum

Early Childhood Education Teaching Young Children Program required for enrollment in the following EDC courses.

EDC351 - Teaching Development of Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Credits: 3
EDC354 - Observation, Assessment & Screening in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
EDC355 - Social and Emotional Learning in Early Childhood Credits: 3
EDC362 - Infants and Toddlers Credits: 3
EDC363 - Integrating the Curriculum: Pre-primary Credits: 3
EDC372 - Infant and Toddler Practicum Credits: 1-2 (1 Credits Required)
EDC373 - Pre-primary Practicum Credits: 1-2 (1 Credits Required)
EDC420 - Internship in Early Childhood Teaching Young Children Credits: 6-10 (6 Credits Required)
EDC425 - Seminar for Internship in Early Childhood Teaching Young Children and Early Childhood Education and Leadership Credits: 3

Total 55 cr.

Candidates will select a minor or a leadership area of concentration.

Minors include:

Psychology, Minor

Psychology, Minor Locations

Requirements For: Minor – 18 hours, 2.0 gpa

PS101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
PS301 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
PS315 - Theories of Personality Credits: 3
PS341 - Positive Psychology Credits: 3

Electives 6 cr.

6 cr. of Psychology (PS) courses

Social Work, Minor

Social Work, Minor Locations

Requirements For: Social Work Minor – 18 hours, C or better

40 hours of service learning in a human service agency.

PS309 - Human Sexuality Credits: 3
SO302 - The Study of the Family Credits: 3
SW205 - Introduction to Social Work Credits: 3
SW325 - Human Diversity and Social Justice Credits: 3
SW330 - Social Welfare Policy and Programs Credits: 3
SW450 - Integrative Seminar for SW Minor Credits: 3 (Capstone)

Note:

^{All of the required courses for the Social Work minor must be completed with a grade of C or better prior to enrollment in SW450 , which is the capstone course for the SW minor.}

Sociology, Minor

Sociology, Minor Locations

Requirements For: Minor – 18 hours, 2.0 gpa

18 hours which must include SO 141 , SO 206 and at least two courses at the 300-400 levels (6 cr).

SO141 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SO206 - Social Issues in Contemporary Society Credits: 3

Spanish, Minor

or

Leadership Area of Concentration

(18 hours) includes the following coursework:

EDC344 - Program Planning and Evaluation in Early Childhood Programs Credits: 2
EDC345 - Financial Aspects of Early Childhood Programs Credits: 2
EDC346 - Human Resources in Early Childhood Programs Credits: 2
HR310 - Leadership and Team Building Credits: 3
PA331 - Public Organizations Credits: 3
PA333 - Public Management and Leadership Credits: 3
PA342 - Administrative Politics Credits: 3

Liberal Education Requirements 40 CR.

Writing Seminar 6 cr.

EN105 and EN106

Math Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

MA120 , MA135 , or higher math course excluding MA208

Science with a lab Requirement 4 cr.

Select one of the following:

BI101 , BI111 , BI211 , BI212 , BI223 , BIO221 , BIO225 , BIO325 , BIO327 , BIO330 , BIO337L and BIO337 , BIO350 , BIO400 , BIO410 , BIO411 , BIO417 , CH101 , CH105 , CH107L and CH107 , CH108L and CH108 , CH317L and CH317 , CH318L and CH318 , CH328 , CH329 , CH337L and CH337 , CH440 , GGP115 , GGP205 , GO130 , GO141 , GO151 , GO200 , GO310 , GO320 , GO330 , PY155 , PY156 , PY205 , or PY206

Ethics Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

AC435 , CA302 , CS300 , EDU310 , MG495 , NS306 , PA380 , PH102 , PH221 , PH224 , PH308 , PS220 , SO220 , SW492

Communications Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

CA103 , CA105

Citizenship Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

PO200 , PO210 , HIS111 , HIS112 , or HIS113

Humanities Requirement 6 cr.

Select one of the following Art or English:

AR115 , AR215 , AR216 , EN201 , EN221 , EN232 , EN234

And one of the following:

AR115 , AR215 , AR216 , EN201 , EN221 , EN232 , EN234 , CA104 , CA116 , CA235 , ML235 , ML251 , PH101 , PC202 , PH205 , RE109 , SP110 , SP201 , SP202 , TH100 , TH101 ,

Natural Science Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

BI214 , CH101 , CH102 , CH105 , CH107 CH107L , CH108 CH108L , GGP115 , GGP120 , GGP205 , GO125 , GO130 , GO141 , GO151 , GO200 , NS220 , PY101 , PY155 , PY156 , PY205 , or PY206

_{^{*Computer Science and PE courses excluded.}}

Social Science Requirement 6 cr.

Select two of the following:

AN100 , CJ100 , CJ200 , EC141 , EC142 , EDU210 , FI201 , GGH110 , GGH200 , HIS104 , HIS105 , PO216 , PS101 , PS125 , PS205 , SO141 , SO206 , or SW205

Seminar: Integrative & Interdisciplinary Learning 3 cr.

Select one of the topics for LE300*

Graduation Requirements

Student Seminar 3 cr.

FYE100 First-Year Seminar (required for all incoming first-time freshman and highly encouraged for transfer students)

Upper Division Hours 36 cr.

36 hours upper division (300 - 400) level course work

Writing Across the Curriculum 9 cr.

3 credit hours of Professional Writing (EN306* or equivalent from the list below) plus 6 credit hours of Writing Intensive coursework are required.

EN306A , EN306B , EN306C , EN307 , EDU300 , CJ450 , HIS455 , MG306 , NS306 , PA430 , PO405 , PS300 , PS406 , or SO310

6 credit hours to fulfill the Writing Intensive requirement must be chosen from among the courses designated in the catalog as “WI” (Writing Intensive ), composed as follows:

3 of the credit hours must come from a WI course outside the student’s major(s); that is, the course must be offered by a program other than the one(s) that house(s) the student’s major area of study at the time the course is taken.
3 of the credit hours must come from a WI course that is offered by the student’s major program; that is, the course must be offered by the same program that houses the student’s major at the time the course is taken.

AR316 , AR498 , BIO498 , CA218 , CH342 , CJ221 , CS300 , EDU310 , EN201 , EN 204 , EN221 , EN232 , EN234 , EN490 , FW190 , GGP350 , HC 263 , HIS261 , HIS453 , IDS410 , MA301 , ML251 , MG495 , NUR460 , PA432 , PO210 , PS315 , SO141 , SP320 , SW325

Additional Requirements

Park University grants the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Public Administration, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and the Bachelor of Music Degree upon completion of the following requirements:

Completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours with a cumulative 2.0 GPA (or higher dependent on major).
A minor for Geography, B.S. and Information Systems, B.S. majors.
Satisfaction of all requirements for a major.
Completion of degree specific requirements.
Completion of Liberal Education requirements.
Completion of residency requirement, 30 hours of earned and graded (A, B, C, D) college hours at Park University. At least 15 of these 30 hours must be in the major.
Submission of an Application for Graduation.