Early Childhood Education (B.S.)

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Requirements

Student seeking an Early Childhood (PreK-2) licensure are required to maintain a 2.70 cumulative GPA; earn a C or better in education classes. Students must apply for acceptance into the licensure program during their sophomore year and must meet the licensure requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the time of program completion. In addition to the requirements for an initial teaching license, all students must complete either the ESL licensure program or earn SEI endorsement. See the departmental advisor for more information.

Students may choose to complete the major without licensure. Interested students should discuss their options with their education advisor, including up to 12 credits of internship.

The College reserves the right to alter program requirements as necessary to remain in compliance with Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure standards.

The following courses are required for an early childhood education major. EDU 260 will fulfill the core NSM 202 - The Scientific Enterprise requirement; EDU 266 fulfills the core social science requirement.

Licensure Courses

The following courses are required for licensure. The undergraduate courses fulfill core requirements.

ENG 141 - Western Literature (4)
HIS 121 - Historical Perspectives on Culture, Belief and Civilization (4)
EDU 613 - Assistive Technology, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (1)
ESL licensure or earn SEI endorsement through EDU 641 - Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement Course for Teachers (3)