Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Science

The Early Childhood Education degree leads to an Early Childhood Licensure (birth-
grade 3). Students are required to take the Praxis I before they can apply for entrance to the Teacher Education Department of Crown College. Successful completion of the Praxis I & II is required for state licensure. This licensure program is approved by the Minnesota Department of Education. 


Classes

I. Early Childhood Concentration

Development of Young Children...............................................
Infant and Toddler Curriculum and Methods...............................................
Pre-Primary Curriculum and Methods...............................................
Kindergarten/Primary Curriculum and Methods.................................................................................
Student Teaching: Infants and Toddlers...............................................
Student Teaching: Pre-Primary...............................................
Media and Technology...............................................
Foundations of Education...............................................
Planning and Assessment...............................................
Introduction to the Exceptional Learner...............................................
Classroom Environment...............................................
Children’s Literature...............................................
Reading and Communication Arts...............................................
Student Teaching: Kindergarten and Primary...............................................
Personal and Community Health...............................................
Educational Psychology...............................................
Parent/Child Relationships...............................................
Professional Issues...............................................

Total.................................................................................


3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
5 Credits
2 Credits
4 Credits
2 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
2 Credits
2 Credits
3 Credits
6 Credits
4 Credits
2 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
1 Credit

54 Credits

II. Christian Studies

Concepts of Servant Leadership.............................................................
Interpretation of the Old Testament.............................................................
Jesus and the Gospels.............................................................
Current Issues in Theology.............................................................
Interpreting Romans.............................................................

Total....................................................................

3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits
3 Credits

15 Credits

III. General Studies

General Education.......................................................................
Introduction to Computers.............................................................
Introduction to the Internet.............................................................

Total....................................................................


Total....................................................................

54 Credits
1 Credit
1 Credit

56 Credits


125 Credits

Career Outlook

Graduates can receive the necessary credentials to teach in public and private schools as well as:

  • Montessori Schools
  • Child Care Facilities
  • Pre-Schools
  • Daycares

Upon completion, graduates will be academically and spiritually prepared to pursue career opportunities in some of the following positions:

  • Classroom Teacher
  • Head Teacher
  • Principal
  • School Administrator
  • Board Member
  • Program or Department Lead

* Some content provided by the Career Planning staff of Career Services at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (2005)
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