The Inclusive Early Childhood Education major is consistent with the University's liberal arts focus. In addition, the program is designed to provide students with a foundation of knowledge about child development for children from birth through age 8 years. Knowledge about atypical development and strategies to include children with developmental challenges are major components of this course of study. Students are prepared to become effective, professional teachers who value the collaborative relationships among schools, teachers, therapists in a variety of disciplines, and families.

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For more information contact Dean of Education Dr. P. Rudy Mattai 340-692-4150.
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General Education Requirements

(a) completion of the general education requirements in
Communication (COM 119, COM 120)
English (ENG 120, ENG 201)
Science (SCI 100, 200, 301 or SCI 100 plus two semesters of Laboratory Science)
Mathematics (MAT 140 or MAT 143 and one of the following: MAT 142, MAT 235, MAT 232)

(b) a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.33

(c) must attain a passing score on the PRAXIS I Examination (this is also a graduation requirement)

(d) pass the English Proficiency Exam

(e) pass the Computer Literacy Exam

(f) a pre-admission interview

EDU 221 and EDU 230 are open to any student meeting the prerequisites. Non-education undergraduate majors may take education courses beyond these if they have satisfied the same general education requirements contained in section (a) above. Any person holding an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution may enroll in education courses at the undergraduate level with the exception of student teaching.