How To Get A Degree In Early Childhood Education

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1 Directory of Early Childhood Programs in 4 Year Colleges and Universities in Michigan Counselor Name: Kelsey Laird Date(s) of Collection: 2/20/14 Name of Institution: Central Michigan University What degree options exist at this institution? Check all that apply and complete pages applicable to each type of degree. x A. Non Licensure Degree(s) Offered B. Degree (s) with Optional Licensure Offered x C. Degree(s) with Requiring Licensure Offered I. Contact Information (Graduate) Name of Institution: Central Michigan University A. Non Licensure Degree(s) Offered Mailing Address: Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI Phone Number of Teacher Education & Professional Development Department: (989) Phone Number of Financial Aid Office: Early Childhood Degree Program Accreditation: Name of Key Contact in Department: Krystyna Nowak-Fabrykowski Fax: Institution Website: Program Website: ach/pages/academic%20areas/graduate.aspx Accrediting Body: Address for Key Contact: nowak1k@cmich.edu Program Description (include information about all programs that provide early childhood courses; for example, College of Human Sciences may offer courses as well as the College of Education) Description of Degree Offered MA in Early Childhood Education Name of College or School Issuing Credential College of Education and Human Services Early Childhood Credit Hours Total Credit Hours 1

2 Program Information Requirements for admission to early childhood (EC) degree program. Include admission requirements Requirements to enroll in EC classes. List any special prerequisites Average # of EC courses offered each term Average # of EC courses offered online each term Average # of EC courses offered in summer term 1 Average # of courses offered in Spanish each term Child Development Major: Regular admission in the program requires an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.70 (on a 4-point scale). Students with a GPA below 2.50 will not be considered for candidacy for the graduate program in teacher education. A maximum of 9 hours taken before signing the master s program may be counted on the program. To earn a CMU graduate level degree, students must have at least a 3.0 (B) cumulative GPA, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) in all coursework on the student's authorization of degree program. Courses may apply towards ZS endorsement for those holding elementary certification and this program does not lead to initial elementary teacher certification. One a semester at this time Average # of EC courses offered per Term (not summer) TEPD graduate courses are offered evenings at night and weekends Average # of EC courses offered per term (not summer) TEPD graduate courses are offered evenings on Saturday and weekends Average # of EC students per advisor. 20 # total T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood BA Scholarships in Fiscal Year (FY) Satellite campuses with EC courses (number and location) Tuition cost per credit hour offered for on-campus, seated courses in FY Fees for on-campus, seated courses in FY Tuition cost per credit hour offered for online/distance learning courses in FY Fees for online/distance learning courses offered in FY List all 2-year schools with whom EC articulation agreements are in place Provide link or text which describes student degree transfer policy (from 2-year institutions to this university) at this time $485 2

3 Average # of EC courses offered per Term in accelerated format (courses offered in 6 to 8 weeks) Provide # of degrees awarded by type in FY Immigration status verified for admission Most courses are evenings/weekends/summers. 6/year At University level through College of Graduate Studies. 2. Contact Information (Undergraduate) Name of Institution: Central Michigan University Mailing Address: Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI Phone Number of Early Childhood Department: (989) Phone Number of Financial Aid Office: Early Childhood Degree Program Accreditation: No Name of Key Contact in Department: Cheryl Priest Fax: Institution Website: Program Website: ervices/human_env_studies/pages/default.aspx Accrediting Body: Address for Key Contact: Pries1cn@cmich.edu Program Description (include information about all programs that provide early childhood courses; for example, College of Human Sciences may offer courses as well as the College of Education) Description of Degree Offered BAA, BA or BS in Early Childhood Development and Learning Program Information Name of College or School Issuing Credential College of Education and Human Services Early Childhood Credit Hours Total Credit Hours Requirements for admission to early childhood (EC) degree program. Include admission requirements Child Development Major: 1. Student must have completed or currently enrolled in either HDF 100 (or equivalent) or 211 and must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in order to sign a major. 2. Student must have a minimum program GPA of 2.5 in order to graduate with this major. 3. Student must receive a grade of C+ or 3

4 better in HDF 419 in order to graduate with this major. Early Childhood Development and Learning Major: 1. Student must have completed or currently be enrolled in HDF 100 or EDU 280 or PSY 220 and must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in order to sign a major. 2. Student must have a minimum program GPA of 2.7 in order to graduate with this major. 3. Student must receive a grade of C+ or better in HDF 409 in order to graduate with this major To graduate from CMU you must complete a minimum of 124 hours, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. Please note: the combination of some majors and minors may require more than 124 hours for graduation. Not all major/minor combinations are allowed. Please consult with a university advisor to confirm your choice. No more than a total of 27 hours may be taken from the College of Business Administration and counted towards graduation. You should read the requirements for graduation in this Bulletin for a complete description. Requirements to enroll in EC classes. List any special prerequisites Average # of EC courses offered each term Average # of EC courses offered online each term Average # of EC courses offered in summer term 5 Average # of courses offered in Spanish each term Average # of EC courses offered per Term (not summer) at night Anyone can enroll in entry level classes. Upper level classes have pre-requisites. All courses offered every semester Working on getting online courses 3-6 4

5 Average # of EC courses offered per term (not summer) on Saturday Average # of EC students per advisor # total T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood BA Scholarships in Fiscal Year (FY) Satellite campuses with EC courses (number and location) Tuition cost per credit hour offered for on-campus, seated courses in FY Fees for on-campus, seated courses in FY Traverse City Tuition cost per credit hour offered for online/distance learning courses in FY Fees for online/distance learning courses offered in FY List all 2-year schools with whom EC articulation Mid-Michigan Community College agreements are in place Provide link or text which describes student degree transfer policy (from graduate/transfer/pages/transfer-articulation- 2-year institutions to this university) Agreements.aspx Average # of EC courses offered per Term in accelerated except for 3-6 week summer courses. format (courses offered in 6 to 8 weeks) Online courses may be 9 weeks. Provide # of degrees awarded by type in FY Immigration status verified for admission $365 At University level C. Degree(s) with Requiring Licensure Offered Contact Information (Undergraduate) Name of Institution: Central Michigan University Mailing Address: Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI Phone Number of Department: (989) Phone Number of Financial Aid Office: Degree Program Accreditation: Yes Name of Key Contact in Department: Krystyna Nowak-Fabrykowski Fax: Institution Website: ces/ehs---tepd/pages/default.aspx Accrediting Body: Michigan Department of Education TEAC Address for Key Contact: nowak1k@cmich.edu 5

6 Program Description Description of Degree Offered BS in Education Description of License Elementary Provisional Certificate, Early Childhood Development and Learning Major, ZA endorsement Name of College or School Issuing Credential College of Education and Human Services Early Childhood Credit Hours Total Credit Hours Program Information Requirements for admission to early childhood (EC) degree program. Include admission requirements Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards 1. A minimum 2.7 GPA (B-) must be earned in all teaching majors. 2. A minimum 2.5 GPA and completion of (or enrollment in) one of the following courses (HDF 100, EDU 280, or PSY 220) are required for authorization of this major. 3. HDF 402 is a departmental methods course and must be completed with a grade of C+ or better before student teaching. 4. In order to meet Michigan Department of Education Standards for the ZS Endorsement Capstone Experience, student teaching assignments must take place in at least two of the three areas (infant/toddler, preschool, and K-3) under the direction of a qualified cooperating teacher. To graduate from CMU you must complete a minimum of 124 hours, at least 40 of 6

7 Requirements to enroll in EC classes. List any special prerequisites like placement tests Average # of EC courses offered each term which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. Please note: the combination of some majors and minors may require more than 124 hours for graduation. You must earn a minimum overall grade point average of 2.70 in order to graduate with the Bachelor of Science in Education degree. Not all major/minor combinations are allowed. Please consult with a university advisor to confirm your choice. No more than a total of 27 hours may be taken from the College of Business Administration and counted towards graduation. You should read the requirements for graduation in this Bulletin for a complete description. Note:Early advisement and planning are necessary to be able to complete this degree with as few hours as possible. Note for General Education: The Michigan State Board of Education requires a minimum of 40 hours of General Education for teacher certification. This includes University Program and Competencies. Anyone can enroll in entry level classes. Upper level classes have pre-requisites. All courses are offered each semester. Average # of EC courses offered online each term, but plans to have online courses are in progress. Average # of EC courses offered in summer term 5 Average # of courses offered in Spanish each term Average # of EC courses offered per Term (not summer) at night 3-6 Average # of EC courses offered per term (not summer) on Saturday 7

8 Average # of EC students per advisor # total T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood BA Scholarships in FY Satellite campuses with EC courses ((number and location) Tuition cost per credit hour offered for on-campus, seated courses in FY Fees for on-campus, seated courses in FY Traverse City Tuition cost per credit hour offered for online/distance learning courses in FY Fees for online/distance learning courses offered in FY List all 2-year schools with whom EC articulation Mid-Michigan Community College agreements are in place Provide link or text which describes student degree transfer policy (from _Program.aspx 2-year institutions to your university) Average # of EC courses offered per Term in accelerated except for 3-6 week summer courses. format (courses offered in 6 to 8 weeks) Online courses may be 9 weeks. Provide # of degrees awarded by type in FY Immigration status verified for admission $365 At University level 8