Early Childhood B.A.

Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120

The Early Childhood program will allow Early Childhood educators the opportunity to further their professional growth through distance learning, including 2-way video and Internet. The philosophy of the Early Childhood program incorporates the reflective experiential model of Mayville State University’s Teacher Education program. The program will prepare students to work in a variety of leadership positions, including Early Childhood Education teachers, Early Childhood administrators, supervisors, curriculum specialists, and education coordinators in preschool programs.

Students will complete the essential studies courses, core requirements for the Early Childhood major, and then choose at least one specialization. Distance learning students may need to take some courses on a local campus if the course is not offered as a distance class at this time.

Early Childhood majors must complete 36 hours of essential studies. The following Essential Studies courses are required: COMM 110, ENGL 110, ENGL 120 or ENGL 125, PSYC 111, and SOC 110. 

At least 36 SH of courses at the upper-division level (300-400) courses are required.

Students coming into the program with an AA degree will need an additional 8 SH of electives to meet the 120 minimum required to graduate.

Students are encouraged to take HPER 210 - First Aid and CPR or complete the training locally to be certified in First Aid/CPR.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• SLO 1: Learner & Learning: Students understand diversity in learning and developmental processes and create supportive and safe learning environments for students to thrive.
• SLO 2: Content: Students understand subject matter deeply and flexibly so they can advance their students’ learning, address misconceptions and apply ideas to everyday life.
• SLO 3: Instructional Practice: Students will plan instruction, utilize effective instructional strategies and technologies, and continuously assess students for mastery and decision-making purposes.
• SLO 4: Professional Responsibility: Students will take responsibility for student learning, collaborative relationships, their own professional growth, and the advancement of the profession.

Core + Specialization + Essential Studies: 112-115 SH

Students with an AA add 8 SH of electives to total: 120 SH

Students without an AA add 5 SH of IR to total 120: SH