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Early Childhood Concentration

Our Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (B. S. Ed.) degree program is designed to prepare candidates for initial teacher certification in grades Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade school settings. Program coursework and field experiences promote research-based practices that ensure that all students can and do learn. 

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Plan Your Degree

Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
A1: ENGL 1101

English Composition 1

3
A2: MATH 1001 OR 1111

Quantitative Skills & Reasoning or College Algebra

3
B2: XIDS 2002

First-Year Seminar

2
F: MEDT 2501

Multiple Literacies for Ed

3
D1: Science + Lab 4

Milestones:

  • Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better.
  • Complete Area A2 Math & Area F with a C or better.
  • Complete Lab Science.
  • Earn 15 or more credit hours.

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
A1: ENGL 1102

English Composition 2

3
D1: Non-lab Science 3
E: Social Science 3
F: Education Course 3
F: Education Course 3

Milestones:

  • Complete ENGL 1102 with a C or better.
  • Complete non-lab science.
  • Earn 15 or more credit hours.

 

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
D2: CS 1030

Introduction to Computer Concepts

3
F: MATH 2008

Found of Numbers & Operations

3
E4: GEOG 1013

World Geography

3
G: PWLA 1600

Personal Wellness

2
C1: Fine Arts 3
F: ISCI Course 3

Milestones:

  • Complete Area F Courses with a C or better.
  • Earn 15 or more credit hours.
  • 2.7 or better GPA for on-time Teacher Education Admission after this semester.

Term 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
C2: ENGL 2110, 2120, or 2130

World Lit, Brit Lit, or English  American Lit

3
F: ISCI Course
3
E: Social Science
3
E: Social Science
3
B1: Written and Oral Communication
3
G: PWLA Activity Course
1

Milestones:

  • Complete Area F Courses with C or better.
  • Complete B1 Course C or better.
  • Earn 15 or more credit hours.

17 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 33 Credit Hours

Block 1: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
CEPD 4101

Educational Psychology

3
SPED 3713

Introduction to Special Education and Mild Disabilities

3
ECED 3282

Practicum 1

1
MATH 3803

Algebra for P-8 Teachers 1

3
ECED 3214

Exploratory Activities in Music and the Fine Arts

2
READ 3251

Children’s Literature

3
ECED 4261

Teaching Content and Process: Social Studies Education

3

Milestones:

  • Complete Block 1 Courses with C or better.
  • Maintain 2.7 or better GPA.
  • Successfully complete practicum course.

Block 2: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
MATH 3703

Geometry for P-8 Teachers

3
PHED 4650

Health & Phys Activity in Elementary Ed

2
ECED 3271

Classroom Management

3
ECED 4263

Teaching Content and Process: Math Education

3
ECED 4283

Practicum 2

1
MEDT 3402

Integrating Tech into the Classroom

2
READ 3262

Teaching Content and Process: Read Education

3

Milestones:

  • Complete Block 2 Courses with C or better.
  • Maintain 2.7 or better GPA.
  • Successfully complete practicum course.

 

18 Fall Credit Hours + 17 Spring Credit Hours = 35 Credit Hours

Block 3: Fall

Course Name Credit Hours
ECED 4251 + Lab

Assessment & Correction Math Education

3
ECED 4284

Practicum 3

2
EDRS 4262

Teaching Content and Process: Science Education

3
READ 4251

Assessment & Correction Reading Education

3
READ 3263

Teaching Content and Process: Integrating Literacy Ed/Process Writing

3
EDRS 4042

Intro to Class Assess

3

Milestones:

  • Complete Block 3 courses C or better.
  • Maintain 2.7 or better GPA.
  • Successfully complete practicum course.

Block 4: Spring

Course Name Credit Hours
ECED 4286

Teaching Internship

6
ECED 4289

Teaching Internship Seminar

2

Milestones:

  • Complete Block 4 courses C or better.
  • Successfully complete practicum course.

17 Fall Credit Hours + 8 Spring Credit Hours = 25 Credit Hours

Crush Your Course

First Year:

  • Students who complete ENGL 1102 and their Area F courses with a C or better remain on track for admission to enter Teacher Education.
  • Start collecting children’s books for your future classroom library!

Middle Years:

  • Apply for admission to Teacher Education with your COE Advisor. Submit your Field Experience Application. Take the Georgia Educators Ethics Exam.
  • Moving forward in the program requires the successful completion of your Classroom Teaching Experience and all coursework.

Last Year:

  • Attempt the Elementary Education GACE.
  • Look for opportunities to apply for paid internships in Blocks 3 and 4.

Find Your Place

First Year:

Middle Years:

  • Participate in the Beginning School Experience at your school site. You’ll gain experience with pre-planning, setting up your classroom, and creating community with students in those first few days of a new school year.

Last Year:

  • Participate in the Teaching for the Future Ceremony.
  • Complete the end of program survey!

 

Broaden Your Perspectives

First Year:

Middle Years:

Last Year:

Connect Off-Campus

First Year:

  • Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
  • Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.

Middle Years:

  • Complete an internship in your field.
  • Consider a summer or part-time job.
  • Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.

Last Year:

  • Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
  • Explore career shadowing opportunities.

Take Care of Yourself

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Middle Years:

Last Year:

Pave Your Path

First Year:

Middle Years:

  • Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
  • Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
  • Draft your personal statement.
  • Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.

Last Year:

  • Request references from professors and supervisors.
  • Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
  • Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
  • Attend an interview workshop.
  • Apply for graduate programs.

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