Universityof Missouri Columbia Early Childhood Education
http://majors.missouri.edu/viewmajor.php?mid=84
Department contact:
109 Hill Hall
573-882-7832
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. Ed.)
with a major in Early Childhood
Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Education degree, with a major in Early Childhood, prepares students for Missouri Teacher Certification birth-3rd grade.
The College of Education is fully accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges.
Academic Information
Admission Requirements:
All first-time college freshman appplying to the University of Missouri for enrollment in the College of Education must meet admissions standards for the University of Missouri (more stringent requirements subsequently may be required for admission to professional programs and advanced phases within the College of Education).
All students must apply to Phase II of the Teacher Development Program.
General Requirements for Admission to Phase II:
(Do Not Self-Advise! Review your requirements and plans to complete them with an Academic Advisor)
English 1000 with a "C-" or higher
College Algebra or equivalent with a "C-" or higher
Communications 1200 or equivalent with a "C-" or higher(or competency in oral proficiency as demonstrated by successfully passing the Principles of Public Speaking -- DSST exam)
Currently a College of Education Student
Demonstration of competence of Phase I learning markers as demonstrated by satisfactory completion of course; TDP 2000 and TDP 2040, grade of "C" (2.000) or higher in each course)
Minimum MU GPA and overall cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.750 or higher
Minimum passing score on each subtest of the CBASE of 235 or higher
Possession of characteristrics associated with effective performance in a professional role at the level and major selected
Satisfactory completion of additional courses that may be required for specific majors
Completion of online Application for Progression into Phase II and any required supplement materials
Additional Courses Required for Admission to Phase II by Program Area-Early Childhood Education:
HDFS 3420 or Psych 2410 or equivalent with a "C" (2.000) or higher
Music 1618 (or competency in music performance as demonstrated by passing the Music Skills exam)
Statistics 1200, or equivalent, with a "C-" or higher
Limited Enrollment:
Early Childhood Education experiences high demand and therefore has limited enrollment in Phase II. Meeting minimum College of Education requirements does not guarantee admission to Limited Enrollment Programs.
Individuals seeking transfer to the College of Education must meet the following conditions:
Individuals applying to transfer from another MU division must have the following MU and overall cumulative GPA in order to be admitted to the College of Education.
Freshman Classification (0-29 credit hours): 2.600 or higher
Sophomore Classification (30-59 credit hours): 2.700 or higher
Junior Classification/Senior Classification (60+ credit hours): 2.750 or higher
Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.75
Specifically required non-major courses for the BSEd degree:
Politcal Science 1100
History 1100 or 1200, or 2210
Psychology 1000
Statistics 1200
Physics 2330
A course in Sociology, Anthropology or Rural Sociology
A course in English literature
A course in art or non-applied music
Nutrition 1034
Human Development and Family Studies 3420 and 2300 or 4300
Entry-level courses to sample the major:
Teacher Development Program (TDP) 1100: Orientation
TDP 2000/2005: Inquiry into Learning I
TDP 2040/2044: Inquiry into Schools, Community and Society I
Sample 8-semester outline(s):
http://registrar.missouri.edu/Catalog/Plans/EDUC_early_childhood_education06.pdf
Related majors, minors and areas of study on the MU campus:
Elementary Education, Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education
Department Website:
www.education.missouri.edu