Early Childhood Education (B.S.) - L

Program Description

Centered on the belief that “Teaching is Learning,” The Northern Vermont University Department of Education prepares students for careers as effective teachers or paraeducators through extensive and carefully coordinated university coursework and field-based experiences.

NVU’s teacher preparation programs are approved by the Vermont State Board of Education. Graduates who are recommended by the College must apply to the State Department of Education for their teaching license. Currently, Vermont teaching licenses are accepted by many states in the U.S.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students in Education programs gain both an understanding of the discipline of education and a practical grasp of effective professional practice. Connecting these two realms provides a foundation for achieving the department’s objectives for each student, including:

the use of academic study in the formation of content-specific professional knowledge,
the use of practitioner inquiry to design effective pedagogical strategies,
the use of critical theory to confidently serve as a progressive colleague and advocate, and
the use of transformative reflection in pursuit of continuous personal growth.

Requirements for the program

Students completing this major would be eligible for licensure in early childhood education (Birth - Age 5) in VT.

Major Requirements: 89 Credits

Liberal Studies (35 Credits)

Take at least 35 credits from at least five of the following disciplines (9 of which must be at the 3000/4000 level): ANT, ARH, ART, ATM, BIO, CHE, CIS, ECO, ENG, ENV, FLM, GEO, GEY, HIS, HUM, MAT, MUS, PHI, PHY, POS, PSY, SCI, SOC, or THA.

Early Childhood Education (54 Credits)

EDU 1030 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credit(s): 3
ECE 3820 - Infant and Toddler Techniques Credit(s): 3
ECE 3830 - Early Childhood Techniques Credit(s): 3
ECE 3840 - Advanced Early Childhood Development Credit(s): 3
ECE 3850 - Managing an ECE Classroom Credit(s): 3
ECE 3860 - Ethical Considerations for Early Childhood Educators Credit(s): 3
ECE 3870 - Inclusive Teaching for Early Educators Credit(s): 3
ECE 3920 - Educational Theory for Teachers of Young Children Credit(s): 3
ECE 3940 - Developmentally Appropriate Programming: Infants & Toddlers Credit(s): 3
ECE 3950 - Developmentally Appropriate Programming: Preschool Credit(s): 3
ECE 4020 - Authentic Assessment of Young Children Credit(s): 3
ECE 4040 - Using Inquiry for Math and Science with Young Children Credit(s): 3
ECE 4080 - Language & Literacy in Early Childhood Classrooms Credit(s): 3
EDU 4250 - e-Portfolio Development Credit(s): 1
EDU 4730 - Student Teaching Seminar Credit(s): 2
ECE 4811 - Teaching Early Childhood Education Credit(s): 12

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