Online Education Early Childhood Unified Degree :: Accredited Universities

Interested in working with young children and families? If so, the Bachelor of Science in Education: Early Childhood Unified may be the program for you. You can earn your bachelor’s degree from home. The ECU licensure program can be used for entry into a wide variety of occupations serving children and families from zero to 8 years of age. This is an ideal program of study for students who wish to prepare for careers in early childhood programs as a teacher, administrator and coordinator, including but not limited to: district sponsored early childhood/early childhood special education pre-kindergarten programs, kindergarten through third grade teacher in public or private school, Early Head Start, Head Start, First Start, Even Start, infant/toddler programs, Parents as Teachers, directorship/teacher of franchised daycare and preschool programs, directorship/teacher of privately owned preschools/daycare/Infant & toddler programs, early intervention special education services, military-related child care centers, etc. The degree is structured to provide a seamless acquisition of academic requirements for various career levels. With the courses online, students are allowed the opportunity to work, raise a family, etc. while obtaining their degree.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should complete high school or equivalent

International Applicants
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You as an international student must meet minimum English proficiency requirements before beginning coursework at Fort Hays State University.

TOEFL (paper-based version) - 500 +
TOEFL (computer-based version) - 173 +
TOEFL (internet-based version) - 61 +
IELTS - 5.5 +
iTEP - 4

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It is my pleasure to inform you that the English as a Second Language (ESOL) minor at the undergraduate level has now received final approval from the Kansas State Board of Education. Beginning in the fall of 2012, candidates may complete the minor coursework and the ESOL PRAXIS II exam; then apply for the ESOL endorsement from the Kansas State Department of Education. A teaching license at any level preK-12 must have already been secured or secured in conjunction with the minor to be able to add this endorsement to that license. Candidates who have previously earned an educational degree may add this undergraduate minor to their program of study up to two years following their FHSU graduate date. This minor means a great deal to our undergraduate candidates, as it enables them to better meet the needs of all students in our public and private preK-12 educational settings.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should complete high school or equivalent

International Applicants
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You as an international student must meet minimum English proficiency requirements before beginning coursework at Fort Hays State University.

TOEFL (paper-based version) - 500 +
TOEFL (computer-based version) - 173 +
TOEFL (internet-based version) - 61 +
IELTS - 5.5 +
iTEP - 4

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The graduate program in Early Childhood Unified is designed to prepare teachers to work effectively with young children in early childhood settings that are inclusive or noninclusive, as well as teachers working with young children in early childhood special education settings; and
to meet the challenges of the present and the future. Current federal mandates and trends in public schools recognize the growing importance of early childhood special education services for children from birth through age 8 and their families. Teachers with advanced training in their
field will be in a favored position to usher in best practices for young children. There is an emphasis on early intervention and serving families with infants with special needs. The Master of Science degree in Early Childhood Education may result in the Kansas License ECU Birth
through age 8 or the Kansas License ECU Birth to Kindergarten. The candidate must have a degree in elementary education as an admission requirement for the ECU program for Birth through age 8 License in Kansas. The ECU program for Kansas License Birth to Kindergarten
does not require a degree in elementary education as an admission requirement but does require a degree in a related field.

Entry Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the Graduate School, a formal letter, with admission requirement material, will be mailed to you. All candidates are admitted on a probationary
status, pending successful completion of these admission requirements:

(Admission points are earned based on each item.)

• GPA (a minimum of 3.00 on last 60 undergraduate hours)

• Two references and two Advanced Candidate Assessment of Dispositions completed by supervising administrators • Signed disclosure form

• Admissions essay:
- Describe your critical thinking and beliefs about the following issues in early childhood education.

- The need for high expectations in the learning setting while respecting the individual differences of all learners.

- The importance of forming alliances with families in the education process.

- Discussion of professionalism and ethical standards for the teacher of young children.

- Signed acceptance of required professional dispositions .

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