The Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies
B.S. in Early Childhood Education
Contact: Kimberly Ely (kely@eastern.edu; 610-225-5066)
This accelerated cohort program, offered by the Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies (CCGPS) is designed to help qualified working adults complete a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K through 4th grade) in five terms (approximately 2 1/2 years, 63 credits). Students who complete this program with a 3.0 GPA, have the PA certification requirements of two college math courses and two college English courses (one writing/composition and one literature), successfully pass their Praxis I and II tests, and complete student teaching at the graduate level are eligible for Pennsylvania State Certification.
The BS in Early Childhood Education is offered in Philadelphia, St. Davids, and Harrisburg.
- Admission Requirements
- Program Distinctiveness
- Student and Academic Support
- Course Requirements
- Course Descriptions
- Class Locations
- Program Core Requirements
- CCGPS Information Sessions/Open Houses Dates
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Admission Requirements
- Sixty credits or AA degree
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better (for credits transferred)
- Preferred age of 21
- Demonstration of appropriate writing abilities
- Satisfactory submission of the Application for Admission and supporting documents including:
- completed application (available online)
- essay (300-500 words. Should answer the question: How will a degree from Eastern benefit me in my work and in my life?)
- resume (Should be current.)
- all official transcripts from previously attended schools
Program Distinctiveness
- Previously earned credits can fulfill a variety of requirements.
- Six week modules. Students meet one night a week from 6 - 10 p.m.
- Curriculum incorporates teaching strategies that support and encourage adult learning.
- Faculty are experienced professionals who are now or have been recently teaching in basic and special education classrooms.
- One-time registration for courses in the major
- Books and materials delivered to your home
Student and Academic Support
- Small classes stay together throughout the program.
- Individualized, personal attention from faculty and staff
- Forty full-time staff to advise, assist, and support students.
- Comprehensive library resources available online
Course Requirements
|
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit |
|
EDU 200 |
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Modern Education |
3 |
|
EDU 201 |
Introduction to Special Education |
3 |
|
EDU 231 |
Computers in the Classroom |
3 |
|
EDU 250 |
Field Experience (Elementary, Special & Early Childhood) Education |
3 |
|
EDU 205 |
Child Development |
3 |
|
EDU 310 |
Math for the Teacher of Children |
3 |
|
EDU 308 |
Social Studies and Art for Children |
3 |
|
EDU 306 |
Science and Health for Children |
3 |
|
EDU 380 |
Communication Arts for Children |
3 |
|
EDU 384 |
Inclusive Education |
3 |
|
EDU 301 |
Children in Inclusive Classrooms |
3 |
|
EDU 211 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
|
EDU 417 |
Multicultural Education |
3 |
|
EDU 401 |
Literacy Foundations for Intermediate Grades |
3 |
|
EDU 400 |
Early Literacy Foundation |
3 |
|
EDU 328 |
Early Childhood Principles and Procedures |
3 |
|
EDU 418 |
Family and Community Collaboration |
3 |
|
BIB 100 |
Biblical Literature in Contemporary Context |
3 |
|
POS 103 |
American Government |
3 |
|
EDU 329 |
Early Childhood Curriculum and Assessment |
3 |
|
EDU 412 |
Teaching English as a Second Language |
3 |
|
Total |
63 |
The Term 6 (below) is elective and can be satisfied at the beginning of a master’s program (9 credits). Students who wish to student teach following graduation must be officially admitted into the M. Ed. in Multicultural Education. Students can opt to student teach only. They do not have to complete the entire master's degree.
|
EDU 410* |
Student Teaching |
12 |
|
EDU 420 |
Practicum |
3 |
*Students are required to work with their Academic Advisor (Rena Counsellor at rcounsel@eastern.edu) to determine plan for student teaching.
Program Core Requirements
Program Core Requirements (click to view)
