Early Childhood Education - Initial Licensure

Program Requirements

Upon acceptance into the program, you will complete a tentative Plan of Study in consultation with the program coordinator. You must request that any transfer credits be considered at this time. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO MORE THAN THREE COURSES TAKEN AT SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY BEFORE ADMISSION CAN BE COUNTED TOWARDS THIS PROGRAM. You should meet regularly with the program coordinator to discuss your progress and revise your plan of study as needed.

Methods Courses: (9-12 credits)

• EDU 739 - Literacy Instruction and Assessment in the Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom with field experience
• EDC 721 - Social Studies and Creative Arts Methods in Early Childhood
• EDC 736 - Early Childhood Full Time Pre-Practicum

• or

• EDC 714 - Childhood Half Pre-Practicum
• EDC 796 - Classroom Management Seminar for Elementary School and Early Childhood Settings OR
• EDU 801 - Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Supports
• EDA 905 - Programmatic Assessment for Initial Education Licensure V

Additional Information and Notes

*Candidates for initial licensure must take and pass all required sections of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure prior to entering the practicum.

Practice Courses: (11.5 credits)

• EDC 795C - Universal Design for Learning Practice
• EDC 723 - STEAM Methods in Early Childhood I: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Art
• EDC 722 - STEAM Methods in the Early Childhood II: Mathematics
• EDC 829 - PreKindergarten/Kindergarten Practicum
• EDC 834 - First/Second Grade Practicum
• EDC 834S - Practicum Seminar in Early Childhood Education
• EDA 904 - Programmatic Assessment for Initial Education Licensure IV

Total Credits: (variable 12-43.5)

Total credits depend on transcript review by program coordinator