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Undergraduate Programs
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Advisor:
Susan Brand
Email:
susant@uri.edu
Adivsor: Laurie J. Harper
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Overview |
The Early Childhood Education Program is a fully accredited certification program which prepares teachers of children in nursery school through grade two. Undergraduate students who elect to become certified in Early Childhood Education must be majors in Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Rhode Island. Other students who have previously earned an undergraduate degree in a related field may also apply. Successful completion of the Early Childhood Education Program leads to an initial teaching certificate for nursery school through the primary grades (N-2).
Admission to the Program
Prior to admission, students seeking admission to the bachelor’s degree program in HDF must complete the following courses with an overall GPA of 2.00 or better:
- PSY 113
- One 100 or 200 level Sociology course
- HDF 200 or 201
- 3 General Education credits in Mathematics
Formal application to this program takes place during the student’s sophomore year and requires the student to interview with selected Human Development and School of Education faculty and to present an Admissions Portfolio as well as all three scores on the required PPST Examination at that time.
Students with a strong academic background, a demonstrated interest in both teaching and young children, and a desire to share these interests with a diverse population of learners are encouraged to apply. If admitted to the program, students in Early Childhood Education must maintain a quality point average of 2.5 overall and a 2.5 in the major and attain a grade of at least a C in HDF 301, 303/304, EDC 424, 426 and 429 to be eligible for student teaching.
Program Requirements II Certification Requirements
