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2010-2011 General Catalog 
    
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Early Childhood Education, BA (School of Teacher Education and Leadership)


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Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement


Bachelor of Arts Degree

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree signifies proficiency in one or more foreign languages. Specifically, the BA requirement may be completed in one of the following ways:

  1. Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language by successful completion of one course at the 2020-level or higher (or its equivalent).
    Or
  2. Demonstration of proficiency in American Sign Language by successful completion of American Sign Language IV (COMD 4920 ) and Socio-Cultural Aspects of Deafness (COMD 4780 ), and by passing an exit interview.
    Or
  3. Demonstration of proficiency in two foreign languages by successful completion of the 1020 course level in one language and the 2010 course level in the second language (or its equivalent).
    Or
  4. Completion of an upper-division (3000-level or higher) foreign language grammar or literature course requiring the 2020 course level (or its equivalent) as a prerequisite. Conversation courses cannot be considered for satisfying this requirement.

For nonnative English-speaking students only, the following options are available:

  1. Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students.
    Or
  2. TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.

Elementary/Early Childhood Areas of Emphasis


Students majoring in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education are required to complete an area of Emphasis. All students majoring in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education must complete an area of Emphasis consisting of 9-12 credits. (For the K-6 Licensure Program 9 credits are required, while 12 credits are required for all other programs.) The area of Emphasis must be chosen from the following fields: Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics/General Science, General Science, Fine Arts, Art, Music, Physical Education, Health/Wellness/Nutrition, School Library Media, a Foreign Language, or English as a Second Language (ESL).

University Studies Requirements


Elementary Education Majors and Early Childhood Education Majors are required to take certain classes to fulfill the University Studies requirements. The following sections list the specific courses to choose from:

Computer and Information Literacy (0-3 credits)


Passing grade on six computer and information literacy related examinations. Although no specific course is required, USU 1000  and OSS 1400  teach the required skills.

Quantitative Literacy (QL) (3 credits)


(A grade lower than a C- will not be accepted in these courses.)

Breadth Requirements (18-19 credits)


Choose one course from the following to meet the BCA requirement:


Exploration Requirement (3-4 credits)


Students in the Elementary and Early Childhood Education majors should fulfill this requirement by completing PHYS 1200  (BPS).

Depth Education Requirements


Quantitative Intensive (QI) (1 course)


(A grade lower than a C- will not be accepted in this course.)

Depth Course Requirements (4 credits minimum)


Complete at least 4 credits in approved University Studies depth courses designated DSC, DHA, or DSS (outside of area of emphasis).

Note:


1 Prerequisite: C- or better in MATH 1050 , Math ACT score of 25 or higher, or Math SAT score of 580 or higher (also required to apply to the Teacher Education Program).

Early Childhood Education Major (80 credits) or Elementary Education K-6 Licensure Program (79 credits)


(includes Teaching Support Courses and Emphasis)

Note:


Grades lower than a C will not be accepted toward major requirements.

Level II (14 credits) (courses taken concurrently)


Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to taking these classes.

Level IV (21 credits for Early Child. Educ. or 23 credits for K-6) (taken during two semesters)


Emphasis (9 credits for Elementary Education K-6 Licensure Program, 12 credits for Early Childhood Education Major) (C- or better required)


A listing of available Emphasis areas is shown below. For a listing of required and recommended courses, students should contact their advisor.

Electives (to complete 120 credits)


The following courses are recommended to be taken as electives.

Note:


1 Level II must be completed prior to taking this course.

2 Level III and ELED 4480  must be completed prior to taking this course.

3 FCHD 4550  must be completed prior to taking this course.

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