Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

The Great Basin College Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education is a 120-credit hour, non-licensure degree program focused on working with children from birth through age five. This program is designed to prepare students to assume teaching and/or leadership positions in licensed childcare and preschools programs, Head Start programs, non-public school settings, and agencies supporting early childhood education. Note: This program does not offer licensure for teaching positions in the public-school system.

The 澳门新甫京娱乐游戏在线下载 Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education offers an innovative, research-based curriculum which aligns with the NAEYC Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators. This program will prepare potential Early Childhood Education teachers and administrators for the diverse academic, social, and emotional context in which children learn, grow, and develop. Based on the ever-changing paradigm shift in backgrounds, practices, and behaviors, the following emphasis areas will be blended into an eclectic and highly innovative program. 1) Infant & Toddler Education, 2) Early Childhood Education 3) Special Education including Behavioral Interventions, and 3) English Language Acquisition and Development. The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education assessment plan will be updated, at a minimum, annually and reviewed after the first year of implementation and every five years per college policy for program review.

Teacher Education Program Mission Statement

The mission of the teacher education program of Great Basin College is to provide a distinctive early childhood, elementary, secondary, and special education program for rural Nevada.

The teacher education program is designed to develop competence, values, skills, and knowledge to promote lifelong learning and is distinctive in the following ways:

• We recognize and value diversity in the heritage and traditions of the region;
• We collaborate with licensed community-based early childhood programs and rural school districts to offer high-quality field experiences supported by mentors and coaches in the field of early childhood education;
• We utilize the professional expertise and contributions of faculty and staff in all academic disciplines; and,
• We utilize technology for distance education and the online delivery of all required courses.

Academic Advising

It is highly recommended that students who are interested in pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education seek advisement early in their academic program to ensure efficient advancement through the program. The course of study in Early Childhood Education involves the proper sequencing of courses within the program. All students are encouraged to schedule appointments with their assigned advisors on a regular basis. Program degree requirements may change. Call the Office of Advising to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, 775-327-2068.

Admission to the Early Childhood Education Program - Application Deadline

After the specified prerequisites have been met, students must formally apply for admission into the early education program. Students will contact the Early Childhood Education Department to receive a copy of the most current 澳门新甫京娱乐游戏在线下载 Early Childhood Education Program Admission Handbook. Prior to application to the Early Childhood Education Program, students must successfully complete the following:

• Early Childhood Education Program application form for admission.
• FBI background checks for ECE 493 Supervised Internship.
• Completion of ENG 102 and one college level math course with a grade of C or higher and the completion of 24 credits in ECE/HDFS program required courses with a 2.5 GPA or higher. Technology and ECE/HDFS courses must have been completed within the last eight years.
• Official transcripts from previous colleges sent to 澳门新甫京娱乐游戏在线下载’s admissions and records office.

Admission Criteria

The teacher education committee (TEC) will admit students to the BA in Early Childhood Education program each semester. Admission is on a competitive basis. When there are more qualified applicants than there are available spaces in the program, preference will be given to those with the highest qualifications. Meeting minimum application criteria does not guarantee admission to the program. Those students who meet or exceed the minimum criteria but who are not admitted may reapply in future semesters.

Additional Cost

Fingerprint cards must be submitted for background checks prior to enrolling in the first field experience class. There is a fee for fingerprinting.

Maintaining Good Standing

After admittance to the program, students will adhere to the rules of the current Early Childhood Education program handbook. Students who have been admitted to the Early Childhood Education program must maintain their status as students in good standing in order to graduate.

The requirements are as follows:

• Maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA at 澳门新甫京娱乐游戏在线下载.
• Receive no lower than a C in all upper-division HDFS/ECE courses.
• Maintain an ethical and professional standard of behavior.
• Receive satisfactory evaluations in field work and portfolio development.

Students who complete the lower division ECE, HDFS, and general education courses may also apply to graduate with an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education.

Accreditation

The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities accredits Great Basin College (NWCCU).

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For More Information

Lynette Macfarlan
ECE Program Supervisor & Lead Professor
Phone: 775-327-2133
Email: lynette.macfarlan@169577.com

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