Early Childhood Education (BA)
Lindenwood University
Key Information
Campus location
Saint Charles, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 9,550 / per semester *
Application deadline
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* block rate for traditional, full-time tuition
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Introduction
The early childhood certification program at Lindenwood University provides you with both the academic coursework and the school experience necessary to qualify you to work with children from birth through third grade. Throughout the program, you are in the field working with young children and experienced teachers. In addition to field experience, the program includes curriculum in teaching methods focuses on core academic areas.
In order to be placed for student teaching, you must pass the Missouri Content Assessment. This assessment is a certification requirement.
The national organization for early childhood educators is the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Missouri affiliate of this organization is very active and holds a yearly conference.
Lindenwood University Early Childhood Certification Faculty
The highly credentialed and experienced education faculty at Lindenwood University brings both academic and real-world professional achievement to the classroom. They collaborate with colleagues from many schools and community partnerships to deliver outstanding innovative learning opportunities for you and all of our education students at every level of experience.
Career Opportunities
27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
When you graduate from Lindenwood University with an early childhood education degree, you will become a certified teacher, ready to work in elementary schools, preschools, and various other education facilities. The opportunities to make a difference in a child’s life start with a degree from Lindenwood University.
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Curriculum
Lindenwood University offers a bachelor of arts (BA) in education with early childhood certification. which requires 74-76 credit hours in Early Childhood Education and 26-27 credit hours additional coursework. You will study subjects such as children’s literature, elementary reading methods, perceptual motor development and many more.
Major Coursework
73 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- EDS 30200 Behavior Management
- EDS 31610 Speech and Language Development, Acquisition, and Intervention
- EDU 11110 Orientation to Educational Experiences with Field Experiences
- EDU 20200 Psychology of Teaching and Learning
- EDU 21501 Teacher Education Seminar I
- EDU 24600 Children's Literature
- EDU 30500 Elementary Reading Methods
- EDU 30600 Elementary School Language Arts Methods
- EDU 30910 Instructional Strategies, Techniques and Analysis of Literacy with Practicum
- EDU 31310 Instructional Design in Math, Science and Social Studies
- EDU 31400 Utilizing Family and Community Resources
- EDU 31700Introduction to Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education
- EDU 32200 Elementary Classroom Teaching and Technology
- EDU 32500 Perceptual Motor Development
- EDU 32700 Early Childhood Cognitive Curriculum Concepts
- EDU 32900 Creative Curriculum Materials for Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- EDU 34100 Education of the Exceptional Child
- EDU 34410 Elementary School Differentiation and Classroom Management with Field Experiences
- EDU 34510 Pre K-8 Health, Physical Education, and the Arts
- EDU 35100 Early Childhood Screening, Diagnosing and Prescribing Instruction
- EDU 40400 Advanced Measurement and Evaluation to Enhance Learning
- EDU 41000 Student Teaching
General Education Coursework I
7 credit hours of coursework from the following options which will also fulfill GE requirements:
- BSC 10000 Concepts in Biology
- MTH 14900 Mathematical Structures for Teachers II
General Education Coursework II
3-4 credit hours of coursework from the following options which will also fulfill GE requirements:
- MTH 14800 Mathematical Structures for Teachers I
- MTH 15100 College Algebra
Geography Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- GEO 10100 World Regional Geography
- GEO 10200 Concepts of Geography
Natural Science with Lab Coursework
4 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- CHM 10000 Concepts in Chemistry
- ESC 10000 Physical Geology with Lab
- ESC 11000 and ESC 11100 Introductory Meteorology (3) and Meteorology Lab (1)
- ESC 13200 Introductory Astronomy with Lab
- PHY 11100 and PHY 11200 Concepts of Physics (3) and Concepts of Physics Laboratory (1)
Oral Communications Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- COM 10500 Group Dynamics and Effective Speaking
- COM 11000 Fundamentals of Oral Communication
- SW 20000 Intercultural Communication
Performing Arts Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ARTH 11000 Concepts in the Visual Arts
- ARTH 22200 History of Western Art to 1300
- ARTH 22400 History of Western Art from 1300
- DAN 37100 Dance in the 21st Century
- MUS 15000 Music in America
- MUS 35500 History of Western Music I
- TA 11700 Introduction to the Theatrical Arts
- TA 37000 History of Theatre
Social Science Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ECON 23010 Survey of Economics
- ECON 23020 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 23030 Principles of Macroeconomics
US Government Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- HIST 15500 US Government: Politics and History
- PS 15500 American Government: The Nation