Degrees and Certification:

1. A major in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) leading to a BS degree with a concentration of 30 credits in one of the liberal arts and sciences with an additional six (6) credits from the major requirements for a BS degree in Childhood - Dual Certification.
2. An adolescence teacher certification program (7-12) in the following areas: Biology, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Spanish.
   

Admission to the program:

1. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of admission, which is usually the middle of the sophomore year.
2. Submit the official "Request for Admissions" form, available in the department office.
3. Submit three letters of recommendation.
4. Provide a well-written autobiography.
5. Sign "Professional Commitments Form" and receive "Professional Commitment Rubric"
6. Be interviewed by a faculty member of the department.

Undergraduate Program Descriptions:

Childhood & Early Childhood/Childhood Education – Dual Certification
(Grades 1-6 & Birth – Grades 6)

The Childhood degree prepares teacher candidates to work with diverse student populations from Grades 1-6. Teacher candidates may also choose dual certification for teaching students at Birth - Grade 6.

Adolescence Education
(Grades 7-12)

The Adolescence program aims at preparing teacher candidates to work with diverse populations through the development of a strong professional commitment and a disposition that all students can learn.
Students must select a discipline in one of the following areas:

• BS in Adolescence Education: Biology
• BA in Adolescence Education: English
• BA in Adolescence Education: Mathematics
• BA in Adolescence Education: Social Studies
• BA in Adolescence Education: Spanish
  

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