Early Childhood PK-4 (B.S.Ed.)
Administered by Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Effective Summer 2020
As per PRP3604: All students earning a first baccalaureate degree will take at least 30 of their last 45 credits at Bloomsburg University, no more credits are required than the 30 credits. All first baccalaureate students will take at least 50% of credits required for the Major from a PASSHE university. Bloomsburg University may require up to a maximum of 50% of the Major credits. Program exceptions to the policy are to be approved by the Office of the Chancellor.
Requirements for Certification in Early Childhood PK-4 develop knowledge of the nature of the child, the nature of the school and center, the learning process, general methods of teaching and methods of teaching particular subjects and to provide student teaching experience. A total of 70 semester hours is taken in required courses. None may be taken on a pass/fail basis. No free electives are available for this program. In addition to the 120-credit requirement for a Bloomsburg University degree, education majors are subject to background checks and passage of PAPA, PECT and any required PRAXIS exams.
Early Childhood Ed (PK-4) – PTE
ELEMED.120 Introduction to Education
ELEMED.121 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
EDFOUND.204 Ed Computing & Tech
EDFOUND.291 Principles of Teaching
EDFOUND.406 Multicultural Education
PSYCH.211 Early Childhood Development
PSYCH.309 Early childhood Cognitive Development
AUDSLP.432 ELL Comm/Ed Strat or PROFSTUD.494 ESL Strategies/Meth
Special Education (PK-4) – PTE
SPECED.101 Introduction to Exceptional Individuals
SPECED.275 Linking Assessment and Instruction for Individuals w/Disabilities
SPECED.358 Methods of Instruction for Individuals with Disabilities
Additional Coursework
ENGLISH.384 Literature for Children
Free Elective
Early Childhood ED – TE Advanced Sequence
ELEMED.324 Language and Literacy in Diverse #C Settings: Birth –Grade 4
ELEMED.331 Teaching Science and Environmental Education: PK-4
ELEMED.334 Teaching Reading in Early Childhood: Grades 1-4
ELEMED.336 Teaching Social Studies: PK-4
ELEMED.340 Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood: Grades 1-4
ELEMED.343 Assessment in Early Childhood Education or PROFSTUD.301 Teach, Learn & Assess
ELEMED.347 Fine Arts for the Developing Child
ELEMED.338 Diagnostic & Inclusionary Practices in Literacy In ECE Grades PK-4
ELEMED.410 M&M Early Child Ed 1
EDFOUND.427 Class Mgt & Eff Disc
PROFSTUD.498 Student Teacher Seminar
ELEMED.496 Practicum (Bloomsburg, Berwick, Central, Danville, Hazleton and/or Southern)
PROFSTUD.320 Practicum (Central or Danville)
PROFSTUD.461 Practicum (Bethlehem)
ELEMED.494 Student Teaching (First Assignment)
ELEMED.495 Student Teaching (Second Assignment)
University Requirements – Minimum of 40 GEPs and 120 Credits
Goal 1: Communication (7 pts.) – Disciplines
BIOLOGY.101 Human Biology
EDFOUND.291 Principles of Teaching
ENGLISH.151, 152, 156, 226, 227, 236, 237, 246, 247 or 286
EXERSCI.211 Methods and Material in Elementary Physical Education
Goal 2: Information Literacy (2 pts.) - 1 Discipline
EDFOUND.204 Ed Computing & Tech
Goal 3: Analytical & Quantitative Skills (5 pts.) - 2 Disciplines
MATH.201 Math Concepts I
MATH.202 Math Concepts II
SPECED.275 Linking Assessment/Instruction
Goal 4: Cultures & Diversity (5 pts.) - 2 Disciplines
SPECED.101 Introduction to Individuals with Exceptionalities
HISTORY.121 Colonial to 1877 or HISTORY.122 1877 to Present
Goal 5: Natural Sciences (5 pts) - 2 Disciplines
PHYSICS.103 Physical Science
BIOLOGY.100, 101 or 102
Goal 6: Social Sciences (5 pts.) - 2 Disciplines
PSYCH.101 General Psychology
PROFSTUD.414 Home/School/Community Relations
SPECED.275 Linking Assessment and Instruction for Individuals w/Disabilities
Goal 7: Arts & Humanities (5 pts.) - 2 Disciplines
ENGLISH.151, 152, 156, 226, 227, 236, 237, 246, 247 or 286
MUSIC.101, MUSIC, 105, THEATRE.102, or THEATRE.103
Goal 8: Second Language (2 pts.) - 1 Discipline
Any 102 level language *
Goal 9: Healthy Living (2 pts.) - 1 Discipline
Choose one: EXERSCI.114,, 211, 241, 250, 270, DANCE.117, NURSING.100, NURSING.217 or HONORS 217
Or
Take both: EXERSCI.226 and EXERSCI.230
Goal 10: Citizenship (2 pts.) - 1 Discipline
SPECED.101 Introduction to Individuals with Exceptionalities
PROFSTUD.414 Home/School/Community Relations
*Other information regarding testing requirements, etc. can be found at http://intranet.bloomu.edu/teaching-learning-testing