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Early Childhood Education (Age 3 - Grade 3)
Early Childhood Education (Age 3 - Grade 3) Fundamentals
Early childhood teachers tailor their lessons around the developmental stages of their students as they introduce
them to numbers, language, science and social studies.
- Core curriculum combines theory and practice to prepare you for licensure to work in preschools,
child care centers or to teach in primary schools - You’ll learn techniques to establish positive learning environments and how to plan, implement and evaluate
instructional programs
Our Faculty
- are innovative and interactive
- win teaching awards
- use multimedia technology to enhance classroom learning
Akron Advantage
Hands-on Research
The College of Education offers a variety of resources for its students, including:
- Literacy Center
- Center for Child Development
- Center for Urban Education
Real World Experience
- You will participate in at least 100 hours of field-based experiences in a variety of diverse settings prior to student teaching.
- The culminating experience for teacher education is student teaching, under the supervision of College of Education faculty and a classroom teacher.
Education Student Organizations
- Akron Council of Education Students
- Student Council for Exceptional Children
Sample Curriculum
Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education
Note: Four-year completion may/may not be feasible based upon course availability, enrollment in every University-scheduled term and student availability to take courses when offered.
| First Year | Third Year | ||
| English Composition I, II | 7 | Area Studies & Cultural Diversity | 4 |
| Introduction to Public Speaking or Effective Oral Communication |
3 | Educational Planning 3 | 3 |
| Biology | 4 | Educational Equity & Excellence | 3 |
| Math for Elementary Teachers I, II | 6 | Teaching Math to Young Children | 3 |
| U.S. History to 1877 | 4 | Developmental Writing for Early Grades |
3 |
| Intro to Geography | 3 | Teaching Multiple Text Through Genre | 3 |
| Physical Education/Wellness | 1 | Develop. Reading in Content Area | 3 |
| Child Development | 3 | Adv. Early Childhood Curriculum | 4 |
| Theory and Guidance of Play | 3 | Integrated Primary Curriculum | 4 |
| Total | 34 | Integrated Expressive Arts in Early Childhood |
3 |
| Total | 33 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Humanities in Western Tradition I |
4 | Fourth Year | |
| Natural Science requirement | 4 | Educational Implementation | 3 |
| Humanities requirement | 3 | Special Education Programs in Early Childhood |
3 |
| Orientation to Early Childhood Education | 0 | Adv. Integrated Primary Curriculum | 4 |
| Introduction to Education | 3 | Family Dynamics & Communication | 3 |
| Educational Psychology | 3 | Collaboration & Consultation | 3 |
| Educational Technology | 3 | Evaluating Language Literacy | 3 |
| Early Childhood Curriculum Methods | 3 | Student Teaching | 12 |
| Child, Family and School | 3 | Student Teaching Colloquium | 1 |
| Understanding Literacy Development & Phonics |
3 | Total | 32 |
| Introduction to Exceptionalities | 3 | ||
| Total | 32 |
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Curricular and Instructional Studies
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Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
A degree in early childhood education paves the way to teach in preschools, child care centers or primary schools.
Career Outlook
The federal government predicts job opportunities for teachers will be excellent in many parts of the country, particularly:
- Texas
- Arizona
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Florida
Center for Career Management
Creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- Career Resource Library
- co-op/internships through Career Advantage Network
- computer stations for resume writing and employment research
- UA Career Fairs
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