Murray State University
INTERDISCIPLINARY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
MSU/ Kentucky Community College 2 + 2 Program
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Associate in Applied Science
Program Guide Sheet—Revised April, 2009
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PLEASE NOTE: Students must have at least 122 hours for graduation. Because there are only a possible total of
49 Murray Hours, at least 73 Hours must be obtained from the community college. Developmental classes do not count toward graduation.
Where is the Course Offered?
When
Hrs
MSU
CC
Grade
Community College Class
Comments
Writing/Assessing Information (6 hours)
4
ENG104 or
X
ENG 101 Writing I
Minimum grade of B in ENG 101 or 1024
ENG105
X
ENG 102 Writing II
Oral Communication (3 hours)
3
COM 161
X
COM 181 Basic Public Speaking
Minimum grade of CHumanities (6 hours)
3
THD 104
X
TA 101
3
HUM 211
X
Humanities elective
Social Interaction (15 hours)
3
PSY180
X
PY 110 OR PSY 100
Introduction to Psychology
3
EDP 260
X
EDP 202 Human Development & Learning
3
HIS 221
X
HIS 108
3
SOC 133
X
SOC 101
3
HIS 222
X
HIS 109
Science (7 hours)
4
BIO 101
X
BIO 112 & BIO 113 or BIO 114 & 115
Biological ScienceREQUIRED
3
X
Science Elective
Mathematics (3 hours)
3
MAT 117
X
MT 150 or MT 145
Minimum grade of CComputer Literacy (3 hours)
3
CSC 199
X
CIS 100
Minimum grade of CTotal General Education 43 hours
Early Childhood/General Education Courses
3
EDU 103
X
ED 201 An Introduction to American
Education
Minimum Grade of C2
MUS 200
X
MUS 260 Teaching Music in the Elementary
Grades I
2
X
IECE 120 Health, Safety, & Nutrition
2
X
IECE 170 Observation and Assessment
3
X
IECE 246 Life Sciences in IECE
3
X
IECE 235 Introduction to Inclusive Ed.
3
X
IECE 291 IECE Practicum/Cooperative Ed.
Early Childhood Courses Leading to Bachelor’s Degree
When
Hrs
MSU
CC
Grade
Community College Class
Comments
3
FCS 210
X
IECE 102 Foundations of Early Childhood
Education
3
FCS 211
X
IECE 130 Early Childhood Development
3
FCS 311
X
IECE 140 or IECE 200 Guidance of Young
Children
2
FCS 310
X
IECE 180 Approaches to Early Childhood
Education Curriculum
2
ELE 410
X
IECE 210 Families and Communities in
ECE
3
ELE 455
X
IECE 260 Infant & Toddler Education and
Programming
3
ELE 301
X
IECE 216 Literacy and Language in IECE
3
ELE 302
X
IECE 221 Creative Expressions in IECE
Murray State University Courses
Note: Students must meet requirements to be admitted to Teacher Education by Spring Semester I.
When
Hrs
MSU
CC
Grade
Murray State Classes
Comments
Fall 1
3
X
ART 343 Material and Techniques
Meet requirements to beadmitted to Teacher Ed.
Fall 1
3
X
SED 300 Ed. of Students with
Disabilities
Meet requirements to be admitted to Teacher Ed.
Fall 1
3
X
ELE 390 Intro. to Kindergarten
Meet requirements to beadmitted to Teacher Ed.
Spring 1
3
X
ELE 308 Mathematics and Science for
Early Childhood
Adm. to Teacher Ed. req.
Spring 1
3
X
ELE 439 Early Childhood Assessment &
Program Development
Adm. to Teacher Ed. req.
Spring 1
3
X
SED 404 Special Education Procedures
& Strategies in IECE
Adm. to Teacher Ed. req.
Summer 1
3
X
CDI 340 Speech & Language
Development
Adm. to Teacher. Ed. req..
Summer 1
3
X
SED 409 Instructional Procedures for
Students with Moderate to Severe
Disabilities
Adm. to Teacher Ed. req.
Fall 2
3
X
SED 526 Educating Young Children
with Severe Disabilities
Adm. to Teacher Ed. req.
Fall 2
3
X
ELE 474 IECE Practicum
Adm. to Teacher Ed. req.Fall 2
2
X
EDU 403 Structures/Foundation in Ed.
Adm. to Teacher Ed. req.Spring 2
14
X
ELE 421 Student Teaching
Adm. to Teacher Ed. andstudent teaching req.
Spring 2
3
X
EDU 422 Student Teaching Seminar
Adm. to Teacher Ed. and***C
OMPUTER COMPETENCYCertification requires demonstration of computer competency to meet Kentucky Teacher
Standard IX. All teacher education students in B-K, P-5, 5-9, 8-12, or P-12 programs must
demonstrate computer literacy prior to approval for student teaching and may do so through one
of the plans described below.
Plan 1: Pass approved computer literacy exam administered jointly by College of
Education and college of Business and Public Affairs.
Plan 2: Successful completion, with grade of C or better, of CSC 199 (CIS 100) (3 credit
hours) or equivalent.
N
OTE: If course was taken more than ten years ago and did not contain content equivalent to the current
CSC 199 (MSU’s course), the course may be required again.
Total hours transferred from Community College – up to 71.
Students must earn 42 hours at the 300 or above course level.
Continuous assessment procedures will be used to document and systematically monitor student progress
through the education program in order to determine the degree to which students have internalized and
can demonstrate proficiency with the IECE New Teacher Standards.
I
MPORTANT
:
U
PON COMPLETION OF60
UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT HOURS(
JUNIOR STATUS),
STUDENTS ENROLLED OR DESIRING ENROLLMENT IN EDUCATION COURSEWORK BEYOND
12
HOURSCREDIT MUST BE ADMITTED TO THE
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DUCATIONIn order to be admitted to teacher education, students must have:
1) Provided Teacher Education Services with scores of test(s) that measure general academic proficiency
(GAP).
To first step of the application process when applying for admission to the Teacher Education program is for the student to provide evidence of meeting the general academic proficiency (GAP) requirement through any one of the following tests: 1
A. A minimum composite score of 21 on the (ACT); or
B. Scores established by the KPSB for the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) Math (173), Reading (173), and Writing (172)*; or
C. SAT - SAT I (old) the minimum score of 990 and required writing
assessment or SAT (new) the minimum score of 1470 which comprises reading, mathematics and writing.
*In order to be eligible to take the PPST, a student must have obtained a composite score of 19 on the ACT. Absent extenuating circumstances approved by Teacher Education in writing, a student may attempt to obtain the passing score on each section (Reading, Writing, or Mathematics) a maximum of three (3) times.
2) Earned an overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.45 on a 4.0 scale at the time of
admission. This 2.45 minimum GPA remains a requirement throughout the teacher certification program.
3) Completed a minimum of 24 credit hours with a minimum 2.45 GPA to include specified grades in the
following coursework:
A. ENG 101 or 102 with a “B” or better B. MT 150 or higher with a “C” or better
4) Completed an interview with their major academic advisor or chair (An advisor may opt to write a letter of recommendation in lieu of an interview. The letter must address all points covered in the interview).
5) Reviewed the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Personnel and signed a Declaration of Eligibility (pink sheet) affirming a commitment to upholding the code and acknowledging awareness of information required for state certification.
6) Supplied TES with any other required information.
When all the above requirements have been met, submit the formal application (green sheet) with all required documentation. This includes GAP scores and a transcript showing all college work to date. Admission will only be granted following a successful review by the Admission to Teacher Education Committee of your college. 1
An official score report for the general academic proficiency (GAP) exam must be available at the time of formal application.
STUDENT TEACHING
In order to be admitted to student teaching, students must:
1) Have been granted admission to the Teacher Education program
2) File a formal application in the Office of Teacher Education Services two semesters prior to the term in which student teaching is desired. (Applications are distributed at scheduled student teaching orientations only)
3) Have minimum 2.45 GPA’s in major, areas, professional education, and overall 4) Have demonstrated teaching ability in field and clinical situations
5) Have been successfully reviewed by the Admission to Teacher Education Committee of their college In order to begin student teaching, students must:
1) Have senior, irregular, or graduate status and have completed all major courses and specialty areas 2) Have been admitted to Teacher Education prior to the student teaching interview
3) Have completed all required professional teacher education courses (ED201, EDP 202, SED 300, and EDU 403, etc – see specific requirements by major) with a minimum 2.45 GPA
4) File a valid and current medical examination, which includes a TB test (to begin student teaching within six months of exam)
5) Obtain a criminal records check
6) Maintain a minimum 2.45 in major(s) or area
7) Have supplied TES with any other required information As of Sept. 1, 2005, GRADE POINT AVERAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Grade point averages are reviewed during three checkpoints: admission to teacher education (see Requirements for Admission to Teacher Education), admission to student teaching (requires a 2.45 average overall; a 2.45 average in content area; a 2.45 average in professional education) and at the time of completion/graduation (2.45 overall).
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR KENTUCKY CERTIFICATION
Any person who wishes to be recommended by MSU for an initial Kentucky teaching certificate
must have:
1)
Successfully completed an approved teacher education program including student
teaching
2)
Filed an application for certification (TC-1) with Teacher Education Services at MSU
3)
Take IECE PRAXIS Exam 0023 Fall, 2009. Must meet cut off score requirement on
IECE PRAXIS Exam 0023 beginning Fall, 2010.
In addition, in Kentucky, full certification requires the completion of the Kentucky Teacher
Internship Program.
NOTE: Requirements for teacher certification are established by the Kentucky Education
Professional Standards Board (KEPSB). Students are cautioned that changes in these
requirements may occur after publication of the Murray State University Undergraduate
Bulletin. For the most current information, students should check with an advisor in one of
the departments in the College of Education.
The student and advisor have discussed the Program Guide Sheet, Requirements for Admission to Teacher Education, Academic Emphasis Areas, and Course Sequence recommendations.
