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BA, Early Childhood Education

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California

Degree Type

Bachelor's Degree

Code

BA.ECE

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Curriculum Description

Graduation Requirements (2012-2013 Catalog)

A minimum of 120 credits.
36 credits earned in upper-division coursework.
Minimum of 32 credits completed in residence at Brandman; 18 of which must be upper -division credits, 12 of which must be completed in students major.
A 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale at Brandman and transfer work.
A 2.0 grade point average in all major and minor coursework. Programs may have additional grade requirements.
Resolution of all "Cl" and "l" grades.
LBSU 300 Liberal Arts Core Foundations- (Cannot be used as an elective in a major, minor, or certificate program)
LBSU 302 Information Fluency and Academic Integrity (Cannot be used as an elective in a major, minor, or certificate program)

General Education Requirements

Complete general education requirements

Degree Requirements

Curriculum Alignment Project Eight (24 credits):

ECED 101 Child Growth and Development (CDEV 100) 3 ECED 110 Child, Family and Community (CDEV 110) 3 ECED 120 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children (ECE 120) 3 ECED 130 Introduction to Curriculum for Young Children (ECE 130) 3 ECED 200 Observation and Assessment of Young Children (ECE 200) 3 ECED 210 Practicum in Early Childhood Education - I (ECE 210) 3 ECED 220 Health, Safety and Nutrition (ECE 220) 3 ECED 230 Teaching in a Diverse Society (ECE 230) 3

Core (9 credits):

ECED 300 The Professional Early Childhood Educator 3 ECED 301 Effective Support for Children with Exceptional Needs and Their Families 3 EDUU 330 Dual Language Learners and their Families 3

Content (15 credits):

ECED 302 Social and Emotional Competence in Early Childhood Education 3 ECED 303 Integrating Learning Standards in Early Childhood Settings: Language and Literacy 3 ECED 304 Integrating Learning Standards in Early Childhood Settings: Math and Science 3 ECED 400 Integrated Practice in Early Childhood Education—Practicum II 3 ECED 401 The Early Childhood Teacher as Decision Maker (Capstone) 3

Total credits 48

Description

Scholarship opportunities are available for this program. Brandman University is offering a $250 per unit scholarship for upper division coursework. The scholarship applies to entry points of August 27, 2012 and January 7, 2013.
Learn more about the Early Childhood Education Scholarship

Based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Professional Preparation Standards for Initial Licensure, this program focuses on building the knowledge, skills and dispositions that early childhood educators need to provide high quality, inclusive early care and education for children ages birth to eight in a variety of settings. The program is designed to complement previous early childhood educational training and fieldwork (typically received in community colleges) and provide students with the depth of study required for entry into graduate studies in early childhood.

Throughout the program, students apply their learning through fieldwork experiences in at least one of the following age groups: birth to three, three to five, and five to eight. Fieldwork must be completed in at least one of the following settings: primary or elementary school, childcare center or home, and Head Start.

Please note that this program is only available to California residents.

Program Learning Outcomes

Research-based Practice: Integrate brain research and evidence based practices that support development and learning across the curriculum.
Child Development: Integrate child development theories into classroom practices.
Reciprocal Relationships: Develop plans to promote child, family and community relationships that enhance children's and learning.
Responsive Environments: Create learning environments that maximize child development, learning, health, and safety.
Comprehensive Assessments: Employ formal and informal assessment procedures to gather child and family information to provide meaningful programs and curricula.
Ethical Practice: Implement the NAEYC Code of Ethics and demonstrate professional behaviors.
Embracing Diversity: Create classroom environments and curriculum that acknowledge and celebrate children and families’ diversity.

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Online; On Campus

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Admission Requirements

Admission to the program may be achieved by completing the following requirements:
Have at least 12 transferrable baccalaureate-level credits (or the equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in all prior college-level coursework.
How to Apply
Complete and submit an Application for Undergraduate Admission.
Provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Only credit from regionally accredited institutions will be accepted for transfers. International applicants or domestic applicants with transcripts from international institutions must also submit foreign transcripts. PLEASE DO NOT FAX TRANSCRIPTS OR TEST SCORES.

Please mail all official transcripts to the following address:
Brandman University
Office of Admission
16355 Laguna Canyon Road
Irvine, CA 92618
With the exception of transcripts or test scores, you may also fax additional required documents directly to the Office of Admission at (866) 659-1143 or e-mail the documents as attachments to apply@brandman.edu.