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Early Childhood Education - Special Education

Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE)
Offered By: College of Education

Description

The Early Childhood Education BSE program provides a strong foundation for individuals who plan to work with young children in grades prekindergarten through grade four who may exhibit developmental, learning and behavioral disabilities. Students are prepared to teach in varied classroom settings: regular, inclusive, and resource settings. Students experience multiple field experiences to ensure a strong foundation of applied skills as well as knowledge of child development, best practices, and content.


  • Admission Process

    Students seeking to obtain degrees in teaching must be admitted into the Teacher Education Program. Admission into the Teacher Education Program normally needs to take place prior to the end of the sophomore year. This process involves meeting all requirements of admission and satisfactory completion of the admissions process.

    In order to be eligible to be admitted into the Teacher Education Program, you must meet the following requirements:

    • Attain a minimum passing scores on the PRAXIS I: Pre-Professional Skills Tests (reading >/= 172, writing >/=173 and math >/=171). Scores are valid for three years. If you have Praxis test scores older than three years old, the test must be retaken.
    • Attain a minimum overall GPA of 2.50. Program of Study students must have a minimum of 3.0 overall in courses for their Program of Study.
    • Complete specific courses with a grade of "C" or better in each of the following: ENG 1003 Freshman English I, ENG 1013 Freshman English II, MATH 1023 College Algebra, ECH/MLED 2002 Intro to Educational Technology, ECH/MLED 2022 Introduction to Teaching, and SCOM 1203 Oral Communications or their equivalents from another university/college.
    • Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours.
    • Complete an evaluation of Career Decision Awareness (aptitude test).
    • Write a two-page double-spaced typewritten philosophy of education. This normally will be completed as one of the requirements for the Introduction to Teaching class.
    • Complete the On-line Registration for Screening form to schedule where and when you will screen.
    • Complete the Application for Admission form with all required supporting documents.
    • Fill in your portion of the Application for Admission Screening Checklist and attach it to the front of your Application for Admission packet.
    • Read the Professional Behavior Plan. Include a signed copy of the signature page in your packet.
    • Schedule a time to meet with your advisor and have him/her check over your Application for Admission packet and fill in his/her portion of the Application for Admission Screening Checklist.
    • Turn in your completed and signed Application for Admission packet (packet should include the application page, a completed career awareness assessment, current transcripts, and philosophy of education). Packets should be turned into the Screening Coordinator as designated on the campus you will be attending no later than 5 working days prior to your appointment date.
    • You will receive a reminder about day/time/location of the interview prior to the date IF your packet has been received by the Coordinator AND you provide a working email address.
    • Appear before the Department Screening Committee at your scheduled location, date and time for your screening interview.
    • If you are from campus other than ASU - Jonesboro, you must go through admissions into ASU - Jonesboro, prior to being allowed to register for Teacher Education classes after successful admission into the Teacher Education Program. For those students entering into ASU-J and entering into the Teacher Education program at the same time, recognize you will need TWO sets of official transcripts – one for the ASU-J Registrar for your admission to the University and one for your admission to Teacher Education packet.
  • Accreditations

    National Council of Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE)

    NCATE’s dual mission is accountability and improvement in education preparation. The NCATE accreditation process establishes rigorous standards for teacher education programs, holds accredited institutions accountable for meeting these standards, and encourages unaccredited schools to demonstrate the quality of their programs by working for and achieving professional accreditation.

  • Checksheets & Degree Plans

    Checksheets

    Checksheets list all of the requirements and university obligations for degree completion.

    Degree Plans

    Degree plans suggest a schedule of courses for students to follow as they pursue their degree.

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