the goal of the bsed in early childhood education is to provide a strong academic, using constructivist learning to become quality educators who are committed to professional excellence and who positively impact pk-5 student learning. this program prepares teachers for pre-school through fifth grade.
pre-kindergarten special needs endorsement
course requirements for this endorsement are listed on the bsed in mild to moderate intervention specialist program page.
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*these courses (6 hours) may be applied to gened requirements as noted.
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edu1000 integrated studies for teachers1
deductive thinking in the areas of reading, writing, and math, with preparation for the praxis core test. students with an act score of 21 or higher are exempt from this course.prerequisite: act score of 18 or higher course fee: $240.00 (praxis core exam)
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edu1470 educational technology3
technologies available for classroom use and their adaptations to the promotion of learning, including the potential and the limitations of computers as tools for teachers.
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edu2030 foundations of education3
this course is a prerequisite for entry into an education degree program. introduction to principles and philosophy of education in public and christian schools.Prerequisites: Composite ACT 21 or higher, or pass Praxis Core; Successful completion of 15 semester hours of college work; FBI & BCI background checks; corequisite: edu2031
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edu2031 foundations of education field experience0
60 clock-hour field experience corequisite for edu2030
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edu2040 teaching literature and writing for young children3
background, theory, and practice in literature for young children and its use in early literacy experiences for young readers and writers.
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edu2060 phonics and the english language3
the english phonological cueing system and its use in a balanced literacy program. emphasis on helping young students develop word analysis strategies for reading, spelling and syllabication.prerequisite: edu2030 course fee: $139
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edu2110 math theory for early childhood3
mathematics concepts and procedures for teaching in early childhood, including the nctm and ohio learning standards for mathematics, problem solving, numeration systems, number theory, number systems, measurement, data collection, organization, and interpretation.prerequisites: edu2030, sophomore standing
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edu2180 teaching art in early childhood3
contemporary philosophies of art education and basic art concepts as they relate to early childhood learners, with experiences in use of materials, processes, and curricula appropriate for early childhood. field projects may be required. coursefee: $50
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edu2210 math methods for early childhood3
curriculum content for early childhood mathematics based on the nctm standards and the ohio learning standards for mathematics, with instructional methodology. emphasis on the scope and sequence of teaching numbers, number sense, and operations; measurement; and geometry in the context of developmentally appropriate instruction for k-5 learners.prerequisites: edu2010, edu2030; corequisite: edu2211
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edu2211 math methods for early childhood field experience0
40-hour field experience corequisite for edu2210
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edu2240 diversity in education3
theory and practice for teaching students of diverse cultures.prerequisites: edu2030 corequisite: edu2241
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edu2440 teaching health and pe in early childhood3
curriculum and methods for teaching health and physical education in the elementary school. field projects may be required.prerequisite: edu2030
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edu2500 teaching the exceptional child3
methods for teaching students with exceptional attributes, including giftedness, behavioral difficulties, developmental delays, and english language learners.prerequisite: edu2030
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edu3110 teaching music in early childhood3
music learning theory and current methodology. field projects may be required.
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edu3130 educational psychology3
psychological perspectives of education as applied to classroom procedures. essential preparation for ohio assessments for educators dealing with principles of learning and teaching.prerequisites: edu2030; junior standing course fee: $105
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edu3220 reading/language arts methods for early childhood3
young children’s written language acquisition and implications for instruction.prerequisite: edu3330; corequisite: edu3221 course fee: $105
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edu3221 reading/language arts methods ec field experience0
40 clock-hour field experience corequisite for edu3220
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edu3320 teaching reading in the content area3
integrating the language processes, especially reading and writing, into in all early and middle childhood subject areas, and developing an understanding of instructional strategies that facilitate a learner’s interaction with text.prerequisite: edu2030
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edu3330 foundations of literacy for early childhood3
young children’s written language and written language acquisition, assessment of learners’ knowledge, diagnosis, prescription, and delivery of developmentally appropriate instruction to the individual child.prerequisite: edu2210; corequisite: edu3331
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edu3331 foundations of literacy for ec field experience0
40 clock-hour field experience corequisite for edu3330
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edu4260 integrated social studies and science methods for ec3
an integrated early childhood study of the methods of teaching social studies and science with an emphasis on curriculum, assessment, and development of instructional materials.prerequisite: edu3220
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EDU4261 Integrated Soc Studies & Sci Meth for EC Field Exp0
40 clock-hour field experience corequisite for edu4260
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edu4980 education capstone1
seminar corequisite for edu499 clinical experiencecorequisite: edu4990
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edu4990 clinical experience12
this culminating field experience provides teacher candidates a semester (13 weeks minimum) of classroom experience with a gradual assumption of responsibility across the semester. teacher candidates must apply to student teach and successfully complete a reflective essay to participate in this gateway to the profession. students may take no other courses during this experience except the traditional exit course, theology capstone.prerequisite: completion of other program requirements course fee for study outside the us: $2000
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his3120 ohio history3
general history of the state of ohio. may include field trips. coursefee: $75
- phl2020 ethics (humanities elective)*3
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psy2130 child development3
child development as a dynamic, challenging, complex and multifaceted area of inquiry that supports and guides professional practices toward children. developmental theory and research from pre-birth to the end of childhood, emotional, language and cognitive development, family and environmental influences, and relationships and gender roles. application of course content to professional roles.prerequisite: psy1020
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mat1310 intermediate algebra3
rational expressions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, radicals and exponents, quadric functions, conic sections, and exponential functions. students must have foundational knowledge of linear equations and polynomials.prerequisite: mat0960 or act math score of 19 or higher
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mat1520 college algebra (mathematics elective)*3
pre-calculus algebra, including equations and inequalities, functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, conic sections, sequences, series, and probability.prerequisite: mat1310 or act math score of 22 or higher
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intervention specialist license
students in any bachelor-level education program may elect to add the 21-hour intervention specialist license. after completing all coursework, these students will be eligible to take the ohio assessment for educators exams to be licensed in prek-5 early childhood education and as an intervention specialist.
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edu3510 math methods and intervention3
the nctm and ohio learning standards for mathematics with strategies to engage k-12 students in understanding mathematical concepts. how to teach problem solving, measurements, number sense and operations, and data interpretations to students.prerequisites: edu2010, edu2030; corequisite: edu3511
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edu3511 math methods and intervention field experience0
40 clock-hour field experience corequisite for edu3510
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edu3520 intervention strategies and techniques3
classroom management and instructional methodologies for children who have reading disorders such as dyslexia, behavioral, emotional, developmental, and physical disabilities, or have been affected by substance addiction. research-based interventions, strategies, and accommodations to create a minimally restrictive environment for inclusive settings.prerequisites: edu2030
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edu3530 assessments for special education3
interpreting the results of standardized tests, screening students, and developing classroom assessment, including iep's, etr's, 504 plans; writing iep goals; techniques for monitoring student progress and iep benchmarks.prerequisite: edu2030 course fee: $105
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edu3550 reading methods and intervention k-63
appropriate accommodations and instructional strategies for teaching students who require differentiated instruction in the reading-writing process.prerequisite: edu2030; corequisite: edu3551
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edu3551 reading methods and intervention k-6 field exp0
40 clock-hour field experience corequisite for edu3550
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edu3560 reading methods and intervention 7-123
appropriate accommodations and instructional strategies for teaching students who require differentiated instruction in the reading-writing process.prerequisites: edu2030, edu3550; corequisite: edu3561
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edu3561 reading methods and intervention 7-12 field exp0
40 clock-hour field experience corequisite for edu3560
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edu4700 science methods and intervention3
techniques and technology for science instruction for all learners. prerequisite:edu2030;corequisite: edu4701
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edu4701 science methods and intervention field experience0
40 clock-hour field experience corequisite for edu4700
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edu4720 social studies methods and intervention3
teaching strategies, curriculum, and development of instructional materials for teaching social studies. guided by the standards of national council of social studies.prerequisite: edu2030; corequisite: edu4721
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EDU4721 social studies Methods & Intervention Field Exp0
40 clock-hour field experience corequisite for edu4720