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B.S. in Education Degree with a Major in Early Childhood Education

B.S. in Education Degree with a Major in Early Childhood Education with ESOL

Dalton State College provides a premier education program that is committed to preparing competent, collaborative, reflective and caring teachers who can bring diverse learners to high academic achievement and who contribute significantly to their school environments. The Teacher Education program in Early Childhood Education (B.S.Ed) prepares teacher education candidates to become certified in teaching children grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The ESOL endorsement prepares teacher education candidates to teach children in grades 1-12 in an ESOL classroom. Admission to the Early Childhood Teacher Education (B.S.Ed) program is required for enrollment in the blocked sequence of professional courses.

Area A: Essential Skills (must make "C" or above)
ENGL 1101English Composition I3
ENGL 1102English Composition II3
Choose one of the following: @3
Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
College Algebra
Precalculus Mathematics
Area B: Institutional Options
COMM 1110Fundamentals of Speech @3
One of the following electives:1
Argumentation and Advocacy
Introduction to Greek Mythology
Creative Writing
Appalachian History - Special Topics
Sports History and the American Character
Mystery Fiction in Popular Culture
Christian Fiction in Popular Culture
Health & Wellness Concepts †
Race and Ethnicity in American Society: An Introduction
Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts
One of the following English Electives:3
Introduction to Film as Literature
World Literature I †
World Literature II †
British Literature I †
British Literature II †
American Literature I †
American Literature II †
One of the following Humanities Electives:3
Art Appreciation
Expressions of Culture I
Expressions of Culture II
Music Appreciation
World Music
American Music
Theatre Appreciation
Area D: Science/Mathematics/Technology
Two of the following Lab Science Electives:8
Environmental Studies *†
Principles of Biology I
Principles of Biology II
Principles of Botany
Entomology
Survey of Chemistry
Principles of Chemistry I
Principles of Chemistry II
Principles of Geology
Historical Geology
Introductory Physics I (Trigonometry based)
Introductory Physics II (Trigonometry based)
Principles of Physics I
Principles of Physics II
One of the following electives:3-4
Introduction to Astronomy
Environmental Studies *†
Principles of Botany
Entomology
Survey of Chemistry
Introduction to Computer Science
Principles of Programming I
Principles of Programming II
Precalculus Mathematics
Applied Calculus
Introduction to Statistics
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
Area E: Social Sciences
HIST 2111United States History to 18773
or HIST 2112 United States History since 1877
POLS 1101American Government3
PSYC 1101Introduction to Psychology **3
One of the following electives:3
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to Geography †
Introduction to Human Geography †
Introduction to Physical Geography †
World Civilization to 1650 CE
World Civilization since 1650
United States History to 1877
United States History since 1877
Introduction to World Religions
Introduction to Philosophical Issues
Logic and Critical Thinking
Introduction to Political Science
State and Local Government
Comparative Politics
International Relations
The Psychology of Adjustment
Applications in Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems
Area F: Major Related (must make "C" or above) ***
EDUC 2110Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education3
EDUC 2120Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts §3
EDUC 2130Exploring Teaching and Learning §3
MATH 2008Foundations of Numbers and Operations3
ISCI 2001Life and Earth Sciences3
ISCI 2002Integrated Physical Sciences3
Physical Education
PHED Activity Elective1
Total Hours61-62

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Pre-requisite for ISCI 2001 or ISCI 2002.

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Pre-requisite for EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120and EDUC 2130 (must make "C" or above in PSYC 1101).

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Required for Certification.

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Includes 10 hours practicum.

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Courses are recommended.

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 These courses require a grade of C or above.

 

 

Professional Education

Block I 13-16
Teaching Students who are Exceptional, Diverse, or At-Risk
Classroom Management
Algebra for P-8 Teachers
Curriculum and Assessment
Teaching Content and Process: Language Arts Education
Professional Seminar and Field Experiences – Block I *
Block II13-16
Applied Linguistics for Teachers of English as a Second Language
Teaching Content and Process: Reading Education
Teaching Content and Process: Mathematics Education
Teaching Content and Process: Social Studies Education
Geometry for P-8 Teachers
Professional Seminar and Field Experiences – Block II *
Summer Semester Block 3-9
Children's Literature
Culture and Education ( Required for ESOL Endorsement)
One of the following: ***
Geometry for P-8 Teachers
Algebra for P-8 Teachers
Probability and Statistics for P-8 Teachers
Block III13-16
Assessment and Correction: Mathematics Education
Teaching Content and Process: Science Education
Assessment and Correction Reading Education
Probability and Statistics for P-8 Teachers
Methods of Teaching ESOL
Professional Seminar & Field Experiences- Block III *
Block IV12
Exploratory Activities in Physical Education, Art, and Music
Teaching Internship in Early Childhood Education
Teaching Internship Seminar §
Total Hours66-69

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2 days per week field experience

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Required for ESOL endorsement

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Optional for Summer Block

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15 weeks in field experience


 

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