Early Childhood Education - PreK - Grade 4, B.S.Ed.
The student may elect to earn Pennsylvania licensure (certification) in early childhood education (PreK–Grade 4). The program in early childhood education is designed to provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of subject matter and pedagogy appropriate for all students, including those for whom English is a second language. The program also provides extensive and varied field experiences.
The student who completes the early childhood program at Millersville University receives a Bachelor of Science in Education degree and may apply for a Pennsylvania Instructional I teaching certificate after successfully passing the Pennsylvania Educator Certification Test (PECT). Each student is strongly urged to complete an academic minor from the University’s list of approved minors, which includes a minor in Integrative STEM Education Methods.
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Major in Early Childhood Education, BSE
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A grade of 'S' is required in EDEL 461 and 462. A grade of 'C' or better is required in all other major courses.
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REQUIRED EDUCATION COURSES
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FOUNDATION BLOCK
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See Foundation Block in Professional Education section for additional courses in Foundations.
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PROFESSIONAL BLOCK I - BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN
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PROFESSIONAL BLOCK II - GRADES 1-4
Total hours54 hours -
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Professional Education- Early Childhood Education
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FOUNDATION BLOCK (GRADES OF C or BETTER REQUIRED)
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STUDENT TEACHING
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Student Teaching6 hours
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Eled Stu Teaching
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Student Teaching6 hours
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Eled Stu Teaching
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Total hours21 hours -
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Req Related for Early Childhood Education, BSE
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A grade of 'C' or higher needed for all required related coursework.
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English Literature - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Introduction to Literature
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World Literature 1
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World Literature 2
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Early British Literature
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Later British Literature
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American Literary Tradition I
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Later American Literature
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Literary Research and Analysis
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H:Explorations in World Lit
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Reading Our World:
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Science Fiction
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African-American Literature 1
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Hnrs:African American Lit 1
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African American Literature 2
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Hnrs:African American Lit 2
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Folklore and Literature
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Old Eng Lang and Literature
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Health, Safety & Nutrition for the Developing Child3 hours
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Health, Safety, Nutr for Child
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Total hours18 hours -
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Advanced Professional Studies, BSE
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APS REQUIREMENTS
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English Composition - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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English Composition
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Hnrs:English Composition
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English Literature - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Introduction to Literature
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World Literature 1
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World Literature 2
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Early British Literature
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Later British Literature
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American Literary Tradition I
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Later American Literature
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Literary Research and Analysis
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H:Explorations in World Lit
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Reading Our World:
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Science Fiction
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African-American Literature 1
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Hnrs:African American Lit 1
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African American Literature 2
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Hnrs:African American Lit 2
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New Dimensions to World Lit
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Folklore and Literature
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Old Eng Lang and Literature
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Middle Eng Lang and Literature
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Mathematics
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48 earned (transcript) credit hours are required
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APS registration status
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You ARE NOT eligible to register for courses requiring APS status.
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ACT 126 - Educator Ethics Training
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You must submit your Educator Ethics Training.
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Pre-Service Testing Required
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Pre-Service Testing Status is indicated by one of the following: 1.) PSTA - Pre-Service Testing Accomplished: Verified passing pre-service test scores meet the requirement. 2.) PSTI - Pre-Service Testing Incomplete: Non-passing pre-service test scores were submitted prior to the August 1, 2015 policy change. Passing scores must still be achieved in order to meet the PA certification requirements. 3.) PSTU - Pre-Service Testing Unverified: Unofficial copies of pre-service test scores were submitted. Official scores must be sent from the testing company in order to meet PA certification requirements. 4.) PSTX - Pre-Service Testing Waived: Per PDE - ACT 136, the Pre-Service Testing Requirement has been waived.
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Pre-Service Testing Status is indicated by one of the following: 1.) PSTA - Pre-Service Testing Accomplished: Verified passing pre-service test scores meet the requirement. 2.) PSTI - Pre-Service Testing Incomplete: Non-passing pre-service test scores were submitted prior to the August 1, 2015 policy change. Passing scores must still be achieved in order to meet the PA certification requirements. 3.) PSTU - Pre-Service Testing Unverified: Unofficial copies of pre-service test scores were submitted. Official scores must be sent from the testing company in order to meet PA certification requirements. 4.) PSTX - Pre-Service Testing Waived: Per PDE - ACT 136, the Pre-Service Testing Requirement has been waived.
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Your GPA is below 3.0 - please see an advisor
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If you are given the 2.8 GPA Exception for graduation and you graduate with a GPA lower than 3.0, you must have higher certification test scores in order to meet PA state certification requirements.
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REQUIRED CLEARANCES
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ACT 114 - FBI Fingerprint Needed
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You must submit your FBI Fingerprint Clearance
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ACT 34 - Criminal Record Check Needed
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You must submit your Criminal Record Check
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ACT 151 - Child Abuse Clearance Needed
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You must submit your Child Abuse Clearance
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Negative TB Test or Chest X-ray Needed
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You must submit your Negative TB Test or Chest X-ray
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No dispositions-related holds
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If the requirement above is checked as complete, then there are currently no dispositions-related holds on your APS Status. Registration for APS courses is permitted when all APS requirements have been met. If it is incomplete, you have a hold and APS registration will not be allowed.
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Full Admission to APS
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