Program Planning Sheet

Unified Early Childhood (B.A.S.)

Department of Education

Location: 120 Montague Hall

Phone: 218-726-7233

Web Address: http://www.d.umn.edu/educ

This worksheet is an advising tool. It is updated as needed to reflect the most current information about the program. Changes in this worksheet may or may not affect students already in the program; ask your advisor how changes affect you.

Things you should be thinking about and preparing for now:

The PPST test can be taken by paper & pencil (offered at UMD) or by calling ProMetric Testing Center, Sylvan Learning Center 723-1494 or (1-800-967-1100 press option 1 then option 4 to schedule) and taking it on the computer. Scores must be received before you can apply to the Early Childhood Education program. You can pick up PPST/Praxis sheets in the CEHSP Student Affairs office (113 BohH). To find out more information or view sample questions on the PPST tests, go to http://www.d.umn.edu/cehsp/licensure/lic_tests.htm and www.ets.org/praxis .
A 2.7 GPA is required with a C- or better on all required courses in the major. Pay close attention to the courses that need to be either completed or in progress when you apply. These courses are highlighted below.
You must have 60 documented supervised hours with groups of children or youth aged 8 or younger. For all details on application requirements go to <www.d.umn.edu/educ/programs/early_childhood/index.html>
Start planning now if you are interested in Student Teaching Abroad go to: http://www.d.umn.edu/educ/programs/field_experience/index.html and click on “Global Student Teaching through the University of Minnesota Morris.” Scholarship information can be found at: http://www.mrs.umn.edu/cerp/abroad/Scholarship.htm

Complete Liberal Education (Lib Ed) Requirements and lower division courses during your freshman and sophomore years.

Thirty-five (35) credits of Lib Ed required, including: (1) one course (minimum 2 credits) from each category; (2) one course which meets the cultural diversity requirement (*); (3) one course which meets the international perspective requirement (**)

Liberal Education/pre-block courses. The highlighted courses must either have a grade or C- or higher and/or be in progress during the fall sophomore year in which you apply to the UECH program. If you pursue another minor, you cannot take the courses while in the blocks. If you have a minor you must finish it before the blocks or during the summer months.

	Course	Course Title	Term	Credits	Grade	Notes
Freshman Year	Educ 1000 or Psy 2021* (Cat. 6)	Human Development (3) or Developmental Psychology (4)				Recommend to take Psy 2021 – Cat. 6. Educ 1000 does not fill Cat. 6 lib Ed.
	Educ 1100* (Cat. 8)	Human Diversity		3		30 hour practicum outside of class
	Educ 1101* (Cat. 7)	Education in Modern Society		3
	SpEd 4433	Foundations in Special Education		4		30 hour practicum outside of class
	Soc 1201* or Educ 5340	Sociology of the Family or Interacting With Diverse Families		3		Offered spring and fall (Educ 5340-Ech majors can request permission numbers)
	Comp 1120 (Cat. 1)	College Writing		3		Freshman Year
	Cat. 3 Course			3
	Cat. 4. course			4
	Cat. 9/10 Course			3		Pick ** course
Freshman Summer	Educ 3412	The Computer in Education		4		J Term or May Term or Summer Term
Sophomore Year Fall	ECH 2010	Foundational Issues in Early Childhood Education: Birth-Age Eight		3		Take fall sophomore year 30 hour practicum outside of class
	Comp 3140 or Comp 3150	Advanced Writing: Human Services or Advanced Writing: Science		3		Take fall sophomore year
	Cat. 2 Course					Math prefix course recommended
	Cat. 5 Course			3
	Cat. 9/10 Course			3		Pick ** course if not chosen above
Summer courses	ECh 2025	Cognitive Development: Theory to Practice		3		Offered summer and fall only
Summer courses	ECh 2015	Litterature for Young Children		3		Offered summer and fall only

*may be used to fulfill a liberal education requirement

ADMISSION TO Early Childhood Education: You are encouraged to apply for admission during your sophomore year fall. You can ONLY apply in the fall for spring admission. Application packets are available in MonH 120, an online at: <www.d.umn.edu/educ/programs/early_childhood/index.html>. Application deadline is the 6th Friday of the semester. You may apply for admission when you have met ALL of the criteria listed in the early childhood education application packet.

You must have completed a minimum of 45 credits
You must have a 2.7 overall GPA
You must have taken all 3 parts of the PPST/praxis test – If you have not passed sections of the PPST, you may be admitted to the UEch program conditionally.
Demonstrated 60 hours in supervised settings during the past 2 years, preferably in an early primary (k-3) setting and 30 hours in an early childhood (birth-age 5) setting. Also, 3 letters of recommendation from your supervisor or employer.
Must complete all highlighted courses before beginning the blocks.
Complete interview with UECH program faculty member(s) during October (you will be notified with a time and date).

Block Courses- You must be accepted into the program to register for the following courses:

Block	Course	Course Title	Term	Credits	Grade	Notes
I Spring	CSD 3130	Language Development and Disorders		4		CSD 3131 must be taken in May Session as a pre-requisite to Block 2 Practicum experience required: beginning of semester-1 day per week throughout semester.
	ECH 3050	Observing and Guiding Behavior: Birth-Age Eight		4
	ECH3055	Creative Expression in Early Childhood: Birth –Age 8		3
	SpEd 3103	Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs		4
	ECH 3104	Family Partnerships		1
	Ech 4400	Professional Development Seminar		1
II* Fall	SpEd 3105	Young Children with Special Needs: Ages 3-8		4		Practicum experience required: beginning of the semester 1 day per week throughout the semester. Switching to 5 days/ week for the weeks 11-14 of the semester (M-F)
	SpEd 3106	Working with Young Children With Low Incident Disabilities		4
	SpEd 3205	Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education		4
	SpEd 3109	Working with Challenging Behavior in Young Children		3
III Spring	ECh 3030	Inquiry Social Studies and Science Learning: Birth-Age 8		5		Practicum experience required: Beginning of the semester 1 day/week. Switching to 5 days/week for weeks 11-14 of the semester (M-F)
	ECh 3022	Literacy for Young Children : Teaching Reading, Writing, Spelling, and Listening		4
	ECh 3021	Teaching Math: Birth- Age 8		4
	Hlth 5161	School Health Programs: Early Childhood through Middle School		2
	ECh 4400	Professional Development Seminar		1
IV Fall	ECh 4600 or Sped 4600	Student Teaching in Early Childhood/Primary and Primary or Student Teaching in Special Education		12/6		(2) 8 week placements. Pre-K (8 weeks); K-3rd grade (8 weeks)
IV Fall	ECh 4610	Professional Issues		2
V Spring	SpEd 4610	Professional Issues Seminar in Early Childhood Education		1
	SpEd 4600 or ECh 4600	Student Teaching in Special Education or Student Teaching in Early Childhood/ Primary		6/12		Completed the first half of semester
	ECh 4009	Early Childhood Administration		2		Meets the last half of semester
	SpEd 4435	Parent and Professional Communication and Collaboration		4		Meets the last half of semester
	ECh 4251	Parenting		3

*YOU MUST APPLY for student teaching in the prior semester (when you are enrolled in Block III classes). Applications are available at the beginning of the semester and MUST BE SUBMITTED by the 4th Friday of the semester. You can download the application form: www.d.umn.edu/educ/programs/early_childhood/index.html.

Students cannot student teach until they have completed all of the upper/lower division elementary education coursework and have removed any incomplete grades from the transcript. Students need to maintain a 2.7 GPA to be eligible for student teaching. Now is also the time to take the PRAXIS II exam, go to http://www.d.umn.edu/cehsp/StudentAffairs/praxisinformation to find out what test codes you need for registration. This exam is required for licensure in Minnesota. (return to Block II Courses)

What can I do with an Early Childhood Major?

Areas

Employers

Strategies

Transferable Skills

Pre-School/Day Care

Teaching

Administration

Community Services

Programming

Development

Social Services

Counseling

Case Management

Education

*Teaching

*Research

*Counseling

*Vocational

*Rehabilitation

*Parent Child Education

*Curriculum Development

*Early Childhood Special Ed

Business

Management

Sales

Communications

Journalism

Advertising

Public Relations

Writing/Editing

Research

Medical

Degree can lead to Child Life Specialist Certification

*Church/Religious Org

*Schools: K-3

*Day Care Centers

*Extended School Programs

*Nursery School

*Head Start Programs

*YMCA/YWCA

*United Way

*ECFE

*Teacher

*Childcare Programs

*Children’s Magazine

*Summer Camps

*Ech Special Education

*Kindergarten Readiness

Volunteer:

*UMD Childcare Center

*Duluth Public Schools

*Parks & Rec

*Participate in America Reads Program

*Get involved with Darland Connection

Hospital

Pediatrics

After School Programs

VYC

Boys & Girls Club

YMCA

Work Experience

*Summer Camp

*Daycare center

Additional…

*gain experience in computers, arts, crafts, music etc

*Obtain certification in CPR

*Get involved in advocacy programs

*Join Early Childhood Club

Communication:

*Listen, interpret and communicate effectively

*Reading

*Collaboration

*Employing various communication tools to enhance student learning

Research/Analysis:

*Problem Solving

*Keeping up with current trends

*Curriculum development

*Self Evaluation

Human Relations:

*Interpersonal Skills

*Understanding individual differences

*Patience

Creativity:

*Designing projects

*Creating portfolio

*Generating new ideas