Informational Packet

Bachelor of Arts

in

Early Childhood Education

Informational Packet

2015-2016

Dear Prospective Student,

The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood (BAEC) is a program in the College of Education that prepares students for careers in early childhood education. The program prepares students to work with young children from the ages of birth to age eight years. Unique features of the program include a foundation in content with coursework in child development and families. Candidates engage in field experiences throughout their coursework to directly apply teaching and learning principles. In addition, candidates engage in an internship in an early childhood setting. Admission to the program is a multi-stage process. The attached documents will help guide you through the process. The following information is included in this packet:

 Admission Requirements

 Recommended Course Sequence for the BAEC

 Advising Worksheet for the degree

 Information about testing and teacher certification in Alaska.

Thank you for your interest in our program. The COE Academic Success Coordinators provide advising and are your initial contact with the Early Childhood Education Program. If you have any questions or want to schedule an

appointment to discuss your options, please call the College of Education Student Services (786-4494) or stop by Suite 218 of the Professional Studies Building (PSB).

Sincerely,

Karen Roth

Wei-Ying Hsiao

Kathryn Ohle

Karen Roth, MEd

Wei-Ying Hsiao, EdD

Kathryn Ohle, PhD

Program Coordinator

Associate Professor

Assistant Professor

Early Childhood

Early Childhood

Early Childhood

College of Education

College of Education

College of Education

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Hattie Harvey

Allison Wilson

Hattie Harvey, PhD

Allison Wilson, PhD

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Early Childhood

Early Childhood

College of Education

College of Education

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the University of Alaska Anchorage: Early Childhood Major

Applicants must complete the Admission to Baccalaureate Programs Requirements. Application and Admission requirements are available on the College of Education Admissions website.

Admission to the Early Childhood Education program, College of Education: Early Childhood Major

Admission to the Early Childhood Education program is a prerequisite for all upper division coursework in Early Childhood. In order to be admitted to the Department of Teaching and Learning, applicants must:

1. Complete the application to the Early Childhood Education program. Please call an advisor from the COE Student Services office at 786.4401 for an advising appointment.

2. Complete Tier 1: Basic College-Level Skills General Education Requirements (transfer credits may be used).

3. Complete a minimum of 9 lower division credits from the Early Childhood Major Requirements with a grade of C or higher.

4. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

5. Successfully complete the Praxis I: CORE Pre-Professional Skills Test. 6. Submit an Interested Person Report and Background Check.

Note: Admission to the Early Childhood Education program is competitive. Qualified applicants are accepted on a space-available basis. Admission to the University as an Early Childhood major does not guarantee admission to the

department.

Admission to Early Childhood Internship

1. Meet all the requirements for and be admitted to the Early Childhood Education program.

2. Submit an application form for admission to internship. Contact the College of Education Student Services office

for appropriate deadlines at 786.4401.

3. Submit one letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to the applicant's potential as a future early childhood educator.

4. Demonstrate general content knowledge competency through successful completion of 70% (included EDFN A301) of required coursework with a 3.0 GPA and a passing score on Praxis II: Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (5018).

5. Submit a resume that provides evidence of working with children. 6. Interview upon request.

7. Initiate fingerprinting and criminal background check process.

8. Provide evidence of a current physical examination. This service is available free at the UAA Student Health Center. 9. Maintain student health insurance throughout internship. Candidates may purchase this insurance through UAA.

Note: Qualified applicants are accepted on a space-available basis. Admission to the Department of Teaching and

Learning does not guarantee admission to the internship.

Additional Information:

 All Early Childhood courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Upon successful completion of the Early Childhood licensure program, a teacher candidate will obtain an Institutional Recommendation from the College of Education to the State of Alaska for teacher certification.

 Internship is a full time placement (not credit hours) in a public school setting. Interns are expected to be present in schools the same hours as school district teachers. Internship is only offered during Fall and Spring semesters.

ACADEMIC PROGRESS

Internship(s) must be completed successfully and all Early Childhood Major Requirements, the Alaska Studies

requirement, MATH A211, and Foundation Requirements in Child Development and Social Relationships and Inclusive Environments must be completed with a grade of C or higher in order to obtain an institutional recommendation for teacher certification.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must complete the following requirements:

General University Requirements

 General Education Requirements (GERs)

These courses areincluded under Foundation Requirements for this degree, please see below.

 Background Check Requirements

 Foundation Requirements

These courses are selected to provide future early childhood educators with the skills and background knowledge in the various subjects they will be expected to teach. The selection is based on national and state standards for content preparation. Some of the foundation courses may also be used to meet General Educational Requirements.

 Major Requirements

Core courses; field experiences in early childhood programs may be required as part of the courses.  Internship Requirements

INSTITUTIONAL RECOMMENDATION PRE-K-3TEACHER CERTIFICATION

Candidates who complete an internship in the primary grades (Pre-K-3rd grade) may apply for teacher certification, Pre-K-3rd grade. Following are the requirements for an institutional recommendation:

1. Major Requirements completed with a grade of C or higher.

2. Alaska studies requirement, MATH A211, and Foundation Requirements in Child Development and Social Relationships and Inclusive Environments completed with a grade of C or higher.

3 Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

4. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all Major Requirements.

5. Passing scores on the Praxis I (CORE) and Praxis II (5018) exams. 6. Internships satisfactorily completed.

7. Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education degree conferred.

Criminal History Background Clearance

The College of Education requires compliance with specific background clearance policies and procedures for candidates participating in all university-sponsored fieldwork and those enrolling in coursework offered at the

Providence Early Learning Lab (PELL). In some cases, criminal history background clearance is required for admission to a department or program. In addition to self-disclosure of criminal history to the College of Education and its partners, a check of the Alaska and National Sex Offender Registries, a fingerprint-based check by the Federal Bureau of

Investigation, and a name-based check through the Alaska Public Safety Information Network may be required. Various agencies and centers may have additional requirements. Failure to comply with the College of Education background check requirements will result in denial of access to field placement settings or PELL. Failure to pass the criminal history background check will result in removal from the program. More information is available at

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD: SAMPLE FOUR-YEAR COURSE PLAN (120-123 credits)

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Foundation Requirements Foundation Requirements

Dietary Nutrition

(DN A101, DN A145, DN A151, DN A155)

3 *LSIS A102 Origins: Earth-Solar System-Life (NS GER) 5

*Written Communication GER 3 *Oral Communication GER 3

*Quantitative GER 3/4 Early Childhood Major

*Fine Arts GER 3 EDEC A106 Creativity and the Arts in Early Childhood 3

Early Childhood Major Child or Human Development

(EDSE A212 or PSY A365)

3 *EDEC A105 Introduction to the Field of Early

Childhood (SS GER) 3

Praxis I test

SOPHOMORE

FALL

Apply to

Department of

Teaching and

Learning

SPRING

total

Foundation Requirements Foundation Requirements

*LSIS A201 Life on Earth (NS GER)

*Written Communication GER 5 3

*Cultural Diversity (SS GER) (SWK A243 or LSSS A111)

3 *Social Studies

(ANTH A250, HIST A131, INTL A101, LSIC A331, PS A101,

PS A102, or HNRS A292)

3 *HIST A132 History of United States II (HUM GER)

3 MATH A211 Communicating Mathematical

Ideas

3

Early Childhood Major Early Childhood Major

EDEC A241 Infant and Toddler Development

3 EDEC A206 Integrated Curriculum for

Young Children

3 EDEC A210 Guiding Young Children 3 EDEC A242 Family & Community Partnerships 3

**Six credits of HUM GER are required (HIST A131, HIST A132, and HIST A341 may fulfill this requirement).

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SPRING

Two courses from: *CEL A292, EDEL 327, EDSE A474,

EDSE A482, SWK A342, SWK A409 5-6

Foundation Requirements

PEP A345 Incorporating Health and Physical Activity into the Pre-K-6 Classroom

2

Education Requirements (Or SWK 409) Education Requirements

* EDFN A300 Philosophical & Social Context of American Education or EDFN A304 Comparative Education (GER Capstone options)

3 EDFN A302 Foundations of Ed. Technology 2

EDFN A301 Foundations of Lit. & Lang. Development 3 Early Childhood Major Alaska Studies requirement

(*ANTH A200, EDFN A478, or *HIST A341)

3 EDEC A303 Young Children in Inclusive Settings EDEC A310 Developmental Approach to Assessment

3 3

Elective 3 Electives 6

Praxis II test

Early Childhood Internship Admission

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EDEC407 Observation and Documentation 3 Early Childhood Methods

EDEC A403 Math & Science in Early Childhood 3 EDEC A408 Children’s Literature 3 EDEC A404 Literacy for Young Children 3

Internship EDEC A495I Early Childhood Internship 9

EDEC A492E Advanced Practicum Seminar in Early Childhood

1 EDEC A492I Senior Seminar in Early Childhood 1

EDEC A495E Advanced Practicum 3

Elective 3

Go to Degree Works to view your progress:

https://degreeworksuaa.alaska.edu/uaa/

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education COURSE LISTING, 2015-16

Name: Student ID #: Catalog Year:

The following coursework satisfies the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education that includes UAA General Education Requirements and the State of Alaska teacher certification requirements. 120-123 credits are required for the degree, of which 42 must be upper-division. At least 30 credits must be earned through UAA, 24 of which must be upper division. Admission to the program occurs in multiple stages, with the internship as the final component.

FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS

Select one course from GER Oral Communication List (3) Select two courses from GER Written Communication List (6)

Most students will need to take ENGL A111 and one additional course. Refer to the GER list at the end of this packet.

Mathematical Skills (6-7 credits) TIER I GER

Select one course from GER Quantitative Skills List (3-4) Refer to the GER list at the end of this packet.

PREREQ: MATHA105 w/minimum grade of “C”

MATH A211 Communicating Mathematical Ideas (3)

PREREQ: EDSE A212 and GER Quantitative skills course w/minimum grade of “C” Liberal Studies Integrated Sciences Core (10 credits)

LSIS A102 Origins: Earth-Solar Systems-Life NS GER (5) LSIS A201 Life on Earth NS GER (5)

Fine Arts (3 credits)

Select one course from GER Fine Arts List (3) Refer to the GER list at the end of this packet.

Liberal Studies Humanities and Social Sciences Core (9 credits) EDEC A105 Introduction to Early Childhood SS GER (3)

Requires 10- 15 hours of observation outside the UAA classroom. HIST A132 History of the United States II HUM GER (3)

SWK A243 Cultural Diversity and Community Services SS GER (3) or LSSS A111 Cultural Foundations of Human Behavior SS GER (3) Alaska Studies (3 credits)

Choose one of the following:

HIST A341 History of Alaska HUM GER (3) ANTH A200 Natives of Alaska SS GER (3) EDFN A478 Issues in Alaska K-12 Education (3) Social Studies (3 credits)

Choose one of the following:

ANTH A250 Rise of Civilization SS GER (3) HIST A131 U.S. History I HUM GER (3)

GEOG/INTL A101 Local Places, Global Regions SS GER (3) LSIC A331 Power, Authority, and Governance (3) PS A101 Intro to American Government SS GER (3) PS A102 Intro to Political Science SS GER (3)

HNRS A292 Honors Seminar in Social Science SS GER (3) Child Development (6 credits)

DN A101 or A145 or A151 or A155 A (3) EDSE A212 Human Development (3) or

BAEC Info doc 10.9.15 Social Relationships and Inclusive Environments (11-12 credits)

EDEC A242 Family and Community Partnerships (3) PREREQ: EDEC A105 or EDFN A101 and EDSE A212 or PSY A365

Requires 10-15 hours of practicum experience outside the UAA classroom. EDEC A303 Young Children in Inclusive Settings (3)

PREREQ: EDEC A242, EDEC206

Requires 10-15 hours of practicum experience outside the UAA classroom. EDEC A310 A Developmental Approach to Assessment in EC (3) PREREQ: EDEC105, EDEC241, EDEC210

Requires 10-15 hours of practicum experience outside the UAA classroom.

Choose two additional courses from the following:

CEL A292 Intro to Civic Engagement SS GER (3)

EDEL A327 Teaching Social Studies in Elementary Schools (2) EDSE A474 Special Children from Birth through Five (3) EDSE A482 Inclusive Classrooms for All Children (3) SWK 342 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3) SWK 409 Introduction to Child Welfare (3)

Electives (12 credits)

1. ____________________________________ 2. ____________________________________ 3. ____________________________________ 4. ____________________________________

**Field experiences or practicum may be required in these courses.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

EDEC A106 Creativity and the Arts in Early Childhood (3) PREREQ: EDEC105/Requires 30 hours of practicum experience outside the UAA classroom.

EDEC A206 Integrated Curriculum for Young Children (3)

PREREQ: EDEC A105, EDEC106 /Requires 30 hours of practicum experience outside the UAA classroom.

EDEC A210 Guiding Young Children (3)

PREREQ: EDEC A105, EDSE212 /Requires 10-15 hours of practicum experience outside the UAA classroom.

EDEC A241 Infant and Toddler Development (3)

PREREQ: EDEC A105, EDSE212 / Requires 10-15 hours of practicum experience outside the UAA classroom.

EDFN A300 Philosophical & Social Context of American Ed. (3) or EDFN A304 Comparative Education (3) Capstone GER options EDFN A301 Foundations of Literacy & Language Development (3) Prerequisite: Admissions to the Early Childhood Education program./ Requires 30 hours of practicum experience outside the UAA classroom.

EDFN A302 Foundations of Educational Technology (2) Prerequisite: Admissions to the Early Childhood Education program.

EDEC A407 Observation & Documentation in Early Childhood (3) Prerequisite: Admissions to the Early Childhood Education program. / Requires 30 hours of practicum experience outside the UAA classroom.

EDEC A408 Children’s Literature: Early Childhood Years (3) Prerequisite: Admissions to the Early Childhood Education program. / Requires 10-15 hours of practicum experience outside the UAA classroom.

PEP A345 Incorporating Health and Physical Activity into the PreK-6 Classroom (2) Prerequisite: EDSE A212 or PSYC A365 Methodology Courses (6 credits)

BAEC Info doc 10.9.15

Course

Hours

(per semester)

Field Work

Sites/Ages

EDEC A105: Introduction to

Early Childhood 10--15

Observation focused on environment, age-appropriate practices and program

philosophy Birth--8

EDEC A106: Creativity and

the Arts in Early Childhood 30

Small group interaction/facilitation of

creative arts activities Preschool or K--3

EDEC A210: Guiding Young

Children 10--15

Individual and group observation

Preschool or K--3

EDEC A241: Infant and

Toddler Development 10--15

Observe infants/toddlers across the developmental domains in the context of

applied settings Infant & Toddler

EDEC A303: Young Children

in Inclusive Settings 10--15

Individual and group observation that focuses on the setting, activities, and the level involvement of the children

Birth—8

EDEC A310: A

Developmental Approach to Assessment in EC

EDEC A242: Family and Community Partnerships

10-15

10--15

Emphasis on multi-tiered models of support. Screening, progress monitoring, informal and formal diagnostic assessments. Civic Engagement project

Birth-8 Birth--8

Community--Head Start, Title One, etc.

EDEC A206: Integrated Curriculum for Young Children

30

Small group interaction/facilitation. Plan, introduce, implement inquiry-based and/or project approach curriculum, evaluate children's learning as outcomes of implemented curricular activities

Head Start Preschool

EDEC A407: Observation and Documentation in Early Childhood

30

In-depth observation research project. Student will utilize their knowledge of child development and pedagogical practices to conduct an action research.

K--3

EDFN A301: Foundations of Literacy and Language Development

30

Large group interaction observing how children learn oral and written language. Candidates participate in a language arts program that focus on literacy development.

K--1

Advanced Practicum: EDEC A403: STEM methods EDEC A404: Literacy for Young Children

80

Individual, small, large group interaction and facilitation in a public school setting.

(Co-Teaching/Co-Learning method) P--K or 1--3

Internship with four-week residency:

EDEC A495I: Early Childhood Internship

500+

Individual, small, large group interaction and facilitation during a student teaching

internship in public school setting. P--K or 1--3

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood

Education:

BAEC Info doc 10.9.15

College of Education 3211 Providence Drive, Professional Studies Building (PSB) For advising appointments: 907-786-4401

Outside Anchorage: 888-866-8976

Email contact: UAA_[email protected]

Office Hours: Monday –Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

UAA General Information

Advising and Testing Center (UC 112) 786-4500 http://advise.uaa.alaska.edu

Enrollment Services (UC 106) 786-1480 http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/enrollmentservices/

Financial Aid (UC 105) 786-1586 http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/financialaid/index.cfm Testing Information

Praxis I (PPST) –CORE Academic Skills Assessment (available as a computer- or paper-based test) Praxis II – Elementary Education, Content Knowledge #5018 (available computer- or paper-based)

or Praxis II – Curriculum and Instruction, #5017 (available as a paper-based test only)

**Note – The COE’s passing scores may differ from the State of Alaska passing scores. Be sure to check with an advisor!

When you take the Praxis exams, be sure to provide the following score report recipient codes: R4896 - University of Alaska Anchorage

R7027 - State of Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

Visit www.ets.org for test dates and online registration. Passing Scores for the PRAXIS I CORE Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) exam are:

Reading 175 Writing 174 Math 173

(An average score of 174 with no score less than 172 on each of the reading, writing, and math sections of the PRAXIS I is also considered a passing score on the PRAXIS I PPST exam.)

Passing Scores for the PRAXIS II are:

Elementary Education, Content Knowledge, #5018: 163 Curriculum and Instruction, #5017: 153

State and Municipal Contacts

State of Alaska Department of Education and Early Development http://www.eed.state.ak.us/

Alaska Teacher Placement (ATP) http://www.alaskateacher.org/

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) http://naeyc.org

Anchorage School District http://www.asdk12.org/

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District http://www.matsuk12.us/

Kenai Borough School District http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/

Kodiak Island Borough School District http://www.kodiakschools.org/