Early Childhood Education, BSE

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(Bachelor of Science in Education)

This program leads to the Bachelor of Science in Education degree and the Ohio Provisional License in Early Childhood Education, valid for teaching children (PreK-3) who are typically developing, at-risk, gifted, or who have mild/moderate educational needs.

Students expecting to be certified for teaching in other states should become aware of requirements in those states.

Early Childhood Education Provisional Licensure (Grades PreK-3)

The major consists of course requirements in professional education (32 hrs.) and the early childhood education core (41 hrs.) as follows:

Professional Education Course Requirements:

Early Childhood Education Core:

Additional Requirements:

The following are also required in the program:

PE 210 - First Aid and Safety (or valid Red Cross First Aid & Safety Certification)
Workshops on Communicable Diseases and Child Abuse