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The focus in elementary\u00a0education leads to a single licensure certification in early childhood. The course work included in the Early Childhood Program presents core knowledge of the profession, combining pedagogical and theoretical content with observational assessment.\u00a0 Students demonstrate a basic understanding of the early childhood profession and child development, incorporating that knowledge and understanding in various clinical experiences. Evidence and implementation of developmentally appropriate practices are included in all areas of the students\u2019 learning.\u00a0 The program emphasizes the uniqueness of each child, recognizing that children are best understood in the context of family, culture, society, and environment.<\/p>\n

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Learning Goals<\/h3>\n
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  1. Our graduates demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively through various mediums.<\/li>\n
  2. Our graduates demonstrate an understanding of the various cultures and backgrounds of students in the classroom.<\/li>\n
  3. Our graduates can think critically, solve problems, and make informed decisions.<\/li>\n
  4. Our graduates utilize instructional technology effectively.<\/li>\n
  5. Our graduates display mastery of content knowledge, pedagogy, and professional skills.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The focus in elementary\u00a0education leads to a single licensure certification in early childhood. The course work included in the Early Childhood Program presents core knowledge of the profession, combining pedagogical and theoretical content with observational assessment.\u00a0 Students demonstrate a basic understanding of the early childhood profession and child development, incorporating that knowledge and understanding in… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13250,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":"","_genesis_title":"","_genesis_description":"","_genesis_noindex":"","_genesis_nofollow":"","_genesis_noarchive":"","_genesis_canonical_uri":"","_open_graph_title":"","_open_graph_description":"","_twitter_title":"","_twitter_description":"","_social_image_url":"","_social_image_id":"","redirect":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"college_department":[75,62],"delivery":[28836,255,28834],"types":[28854,28850],"class_list":{"0":"post-10205","1":"program","2":"type-program","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"college_department-college-of-education","8":"college_department-teacher-education","9":"delivery-hybrid","10":"delivery-on-campus","11":"delivery-online","12":"types-major","13":"types-undergraduate","14":"entry"},"acf":{"department_college":"Teacher Education \/ College of Education and Human Performance<\/a>","Number_of_Hours":"120","Catalog Entry":"The BSE is a licensure pathway for future teachers that is grounded in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teachers in 21st-century schools as their roles change to fit the needs of students and society.\r\n\r\nTo obtain a BSE in with a major in Elementary Education, the candidate must earn at least a grade point average of 3.00 on all University credits (120 hours), complete the required curriculum (major courses with a C or higher), be admitted to the Educator Preparation Program unconditionally, complete the Elementary Education Content Knowledge Praxis II, Foundations of Reading exam, and pedagogy assessment.\r\n

    University Requirement (2 hours)<\/h4>\r\nGSTD 1002 - Freshman Seminar\r\n

    General Education (35 hours)<\/h4>\r\n

    Professional Requirements (27 hours)<\/h4>\r\nEDUC 2023 - K-12 Education Technology\r\nENGL 4013 - Second Language Acquisition *\r\nENGL 4033 - TESOL Methods and Materials *\r\nGEOG 2003 - Introduction to Geography\r\nHIST 4083 - History of Arkansas\r\nMAED 2053 - Math for Teachers I\r\nMAED 2063 - Math for Teachers II\r\nSPED 4073 - Introduction to Special Education **\r\nTEDU 2003 - Introduction to Education\r\n

    Education Requirements (42 hours)<\/h4>\r\nE ED 4173 - Teaching Literacy I\r\nE ED 4273 - Teaching Literacy II\r\nE ED 4373 - Assessment-Driven Literacy Instruction\r\nMAED 4373 - Assessment-Driven Math Instruction\r\nSPED 4003 - Special Education 101 **\r\nSPED 4043 - Inclusive Education **\r\nSPED 4063 - Designing Assessments for General and Special Populations **\r\nTEDU 3013 - Creating Environments for Learning\r\nTEDU 3243 - STEM Content for Teachers\r\nTEDU 4093 - Collaborative Practice\r\nTEDU 4103 - Holistic Pedagogy\r\nTEDU 4343 - Assessment-Driven STEM Instruction\r\nTEDU 4363 - Social Studies for Teachers\r\n3 hours of Education electives\r\n

    Residency Requirements (14 hours)<\/h4>\r\nTEDU 4001 - Professional Learning I\r\nTEDU 4006 - Residency I\r\nTEDU 4011 - Professional Learning II\r\nTEDU 4016 - Residency II\r\n

    Notes:<\/h4>\r\n*ENGL 4013 and ENGL 4033 will provide candidates with the opportunity to test and add an English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement.\r\n**SPED 4003, SPED 4043, SPED 4063, and SPED 4073 will provide candidates the ability to test and add a Special Education Resource endorsement.","minor_requirements":"","Degree Plans":"