2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 03, 2025

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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

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Requirements for B.S.E. Major - 58 Hours, 2.5 Cumulative GPA

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.

Cumulative 2.50 GPA including transfer courses
2.75 GPA in core courses
Successful completion of EDC 220 , EDC 222 , MA 120 or MA 135 or equivalent, EN 105 and EN 106

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. 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 each disposition rated “target” or “acceptable.” Students will make the request of the faculty to complete the online assessment.
Self-disposition evaluation to be completed online
Letter of recommendation from a professional outside of the School of Education
Evidence of purchase of electronic portfolio
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. Practicum courses and internships are “hybrids.” Seminars are online but the coursework takes place in the field with young children, educators and the community. 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.

Professional Curriculum

EDU 207 - Technology in Education Credits: 3
EDC 220 - Child Growth and Development for Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers Credits: 3
EDC 222 - Early Childhood Principles Credits: 3
EDU 310 - Issues in Diversity and World Cultures Credits: 3
EDU 315 - Children and Young Adult Literature Credits: 3
EDC 325 - Education of Exceptional Children Credits: 3
EDC 337 - Development and Learning Through Play Credits: 3
EDC 341 - Professionalism and Program Management in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
EDC 348 - Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
BI 214 - Personal and Community Health Credits: 3
SO 302 - The Study of the Family Credits: 3

Advanced Professional Curriculum

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

EDC 351 - Teaching Development of Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Credits: 3
EDC 354 - Observation, Assessment & Screening in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
EDC 355 - Social and Emotional Learning in Early Childhood Credits: 3
EDC 362 - Infants and Toddlers Credits: 3
EDC 363 - Integrating the Curriculum: Pre-primary Credits: 3
EDC 372 - Infant and Toddler Practicum Credits: 1 (1 Credits Required)
EDC 373 - Pre-primary Practicum Credits: 1 (1 Credits Required)
EDC 415 - Internship to Early Childhood Education and Leadership Credits: 6-10 (6 Credits Required)
or
EDC 420 - Internship in Early Childhood Teaching Young Children Credits: 6-10 (6 Credits Required)
EDC 425 - Seminar for Internship in Early Childhood Teaching Young Children and Early Childhood Education and Leadership Credits: 2

Total 58 cr.

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

Minors include:

Social Work

including the following coursework:

PS 309 - Human Sexuality Credits: 3
SO 302 - The Study of the Family Credits: 3 (also required in the major)
SW 205 - Introduction to Social Work Credits: 3
SW 325 - Human Diversity and Social Justice Credits: 3
SW 330 - Social Welfare Policy and Programs Credits: 3
SW 450 - Integrative Seminar for SW Minor Credits: 3

Psychology

including the following coursework:

PS 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
PS 300 - Research Methods Credits: 3
or
SO 300 - Research Methods Credits: 3
PS 315 - Theories of Personality Credits: 3
PS 404 - History and Systems of Psychology Credits: 3
6 credits in electives

Sociology

including the following coursework:

SO 141 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SO 206 - Social Issues in Contemporary Society Credits: 3
SO 220 - Ethical Issues in Social Sciences Credits: 3
PS 300 - Research Methods Credits: 3
or
SO 300 - Research Methods Credits: 3
SO 403 - Social Theory Credits: 3

3 credit elective

plus 3 credit elective which shall include

SO 302 - The Study of the Family Credits: 3 (as required by major)

Spanish

(available in Parkville ONLY) including the following coursework:

SP 201 - Intermediate Spanish I Credits: 3
SP 202 - Intermediate Spanish II Credits: 3
SP 294 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation Credits: 3
SP 295 - Intermediate Spanish Composition Credits: 3
SP 320 - U.S. Latino Cultures and Literatures Credits: 3
One 300 level Spanish (SP) elective in a cultural and/or literary topic Credits: 3

or

Leadership Area of Concentration

(18 hours) includes the following coursework:

EDC 344 - Program Planning and Evaluation in Early Childhood Programs Credits: 2
EDC 345 - Financial Aspects of Early Childhood Programs Credits: 2
EDC 346 - Human Resources in Early Childhood Programs Credits: 2
HR 310 - Leadership and Team Building Credits: 3
PA 331 - Public Organizations Credits: 3
PA 333 - Public Management and Leadership Credits: 3
PA 342 - Administrative Politics Credits: 3

Degree Specific Requirements

Student Seminar 3 cr.

LE 100 First-Year Seminar

Upper Division Hours 36 cr.

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

Professional Writing Requirement 3 cr.

EN 306A , EN 306B , EN 306C , EN 307 , EDU 300 , CJ 450 , HIS 452 , HIS 453 , HIS 454 , HIS 455 , MG 306 , NS 306 , PA 430 , PO 302 , PO 405 , PS 300 , PS 406 , or SO 300

Liberal Education Requirements

Writing Seminar 6 cr.

EN 105 and EN 106

Math Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

MA 120 , MA 135 , or higher math course excluding MA 208

Communications Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

CA 103 , CA 105 , or TH 105

Computer Science Requirements 3 cr.

CS 140 Introduction to Computers

*May be satisfied by higher level course or department equivalent.

Citizenship requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

PO 200 , PO 210 , HIS 111 , HIS 112 , or HIS 113

Ethics requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

CA 302 , CS 300 , EDU 310 , MG 495 , NS 306 , PA 380 , PH 102 , PH 221 , PH 308 , PS 220 , SO 220 or SW 492

Natural Science Requirement 3 cr.

Select one of the following:

BI 214 , CH 101 , CH 102 , CH 107 and CH 107L , CH 108 and CH 108L , GGP 115 , GGP 120 , GGP 205 , GO 125 , GO 130 , GO 141 , GO 151 , GO 200 , NS 220 , NS 241 , PY 101 , PY 155 , PY 156 , or PY 206

*Computer Science and PE courses excluded.

Science with a Lab 4 cr.

Select one of the following:

BI 101 , BI 111 , BI 223 , BI 211 , BI 212 , BIO 221 , BIO 225 , BIO 325 , BIO 327 , BIO 330 , BIO 337L and BIO 337 , BIO 350 , BIO 378 , BIO 400 , BIO 410 , BIO 411 , BIO 417 , CH 107L and CH 107 , CH 108L and CH 108 , CH 317L and CH 317 , CH 318L and CH 318 , CH 328 , CH 329 , CH 337L and CH 337 , CH 405 , CH 440 , GGP 115 , GGP 205 , GO 130 , GO 141 , GO 151 , GO 200 , GO 310 , GO 320 , GO 330 , PY 155 , PY 156 , PY 205 , or PY 206

Humanities Requirement 6 cr.

Select one of the following Art or English:

AR 115 , AR 215 , AR 216 , EN 201 , EN 221 , EN 232 , or EN 234

And one of the following:

AR 115 , AR 215 , AR 216 , EN 201 , EN 221 , EN 232 , EN 234 , CA 104 , CA 116 , CA 235 , ML 235 , PC 202 , PH 101 , PH 205 , RE 109 , SP 110 , TH 100 , TH 101 , TH 201 , or TH 216

Social Science Requirement 6 cr.

Select two of the following:

AN 100 , CJ 100 , CJ 200 , EC 141 , EC 142 , EDU 210 , FI 201 , GGH 110 , GGH 200 , HIS 104 , HIS 105 , PO 216 , PS 101 , PS 125 , PS 205 , SO 141 , SO 206 , or SW 205

Seminar: Integrative & Interdisciplinary Learning 3 cr.

Select one of the topics for LE 300*

Graduation Requirements

Park University grants the Bachelor of Science, 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 and Information Systems 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 core.