College: College of Education
Degrees: B.S.E., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D.
See Also: Department of Early Childhood Education
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science Program in Early Childhood Education at Georgia State University is to prepare instructional personnel who will be qualified to direct the education of young children from pre-school through elementary grades. The theme of this program is to develop teachers as facilitators of learning. Coursework, extensive field experience and collaboration among school and university faculty combine to develop a program that supports the professional growth of the novice educator.
The Early Childhood Education program prepares students for employment in preschool through fifth grade settings. Upon successful completion of the program, which includes a passing score on GACE (http://www.gapsc.com/ ), the College of Education recommends the student for initial certification in Early Childhood Education in the State of Georgia.
This is a suggested 4-year schedule of courses for students to follow, including milestones that should be met each year.
B.S.E. in Early Childhood Education