About This Degree
Those who graduate in early childhood education are qualified to teach in preschool settings and are can become licensed to teach kindergarten through third grade.
What You Will Learn
All students gain a broad knowledge in early childhood education subjects and then choose an emphasis to study more thoroughly. Students may choose more than one emphasis, but only one is required.
Students are also required to participate in practicums and field experiences. Utah State’s program in early childhood education is unique in that students have the opportunity to work with children starting their first year in the program rather than waiting until their junior year, which is typical at other universities. By the time students graduate, they will have spent more than 600 hours in eight different practicum experiences.
USU's Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is ranked 10th in the nation among colleges of education in external research dollars.
Students receive a by completing all required courses in the major. To receive a BA, students must also gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages.
ADVISING
At a Glance
College: Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services
Department: School of Teacher Education and Leadership
USU Locations:
- Logan campus
- Statewide campuses
Program Requirements
Career And Outcomes
Career Opportunities
Students who graduate in early childhood education are qualified to teach preschool and to be licensed to teach grades K-3. They can also work in the following areas:
- Child care
- Head start
- Home start
- Early intervention specialist
- Child welfare worker
The Career and Design Center provides counseling and information on hundreds of job and internship opportunities and even helps students apply and interview.
Job Outlook
USU Locations
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LOGAN CAMPUS
*This degree is available at various USU locations.
Admission
Admission Requirements
In addition to Utah State University’s admissions requirements, the early childhood education program has additional requirements:
- First-Year students: First-Year students admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to the pre-major.
- Transfer students: Transfer students from other institutions and students transferring from other USU majors need a 3.00 total GPA for admission to this major.
- Teacher Education Program Requirements: In order to become an early childhood education major, students must be accepted into the teacher education program, which includes the following:
- Completion of 30 semester credits with a minimum GPA of 3.00
- Complete certain core courses with specified minimum grades (see department for more information)
- Pass a criminal background check (this should be done one semester before applying)
- Pass at least two sections of the Praxis II Elementary Education Multisubjects Exam. (This should be done at least one semester prior to applying.)
International students have additional admissions requirements.
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