B.A.Ed. in Early Childhood Education (BAED)
Description
This degree program prepares candidates to become effective early childhood educators who use innovative and collaborative practices for children with and without disabilities. Opportunities to apply knowledge and skills are embedded in all coursework and practical experiences in a variety of settings with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. As local, state, and national advocates, graduates will promote the education and wellbeing of young children. Candidates completing the B.A.Ed. in Early Childhood Education program will be effectively prepared to become professionals in a variety of roles, such as working in classroom settings, managing childcare programs and more, within the field of early childhood education.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 124
Admission
Requirements to admission to Phase II (Teacher Education Program):
- Completion of core curriculum.
- A minimum core point grade average of 2.75.
- Passing scores on Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE)*
- *Praxis score exemption: Students who provide proof of an ACT score of at least a 21 composite (or SAT equivalent) OR have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a minimum of 60 completed coursework hours are exempt from taking Praxis CORE exam for admission to Phase II.
- Courses EDCI 3520 and EDSP 3080 are the only professional education courses that may be taken prior to admission to Phase II. A minimum grade of “C” in all professional education courses is required.
Degree Requirements
The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to
- change or withdraw courses;
- change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and
- change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.
General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following First Year Writing I courses: | 3 | |
| Freshman Honors I | ||
| Introduction to College Writing | ||
| First-Year Writing I | ||
| Select one of the following First Year Writing II courses: | 3 | |
| First Year Seminar | ||
| First-Year Writing II | ||
| Freshman Honors II | ||
| Select six hours of history courses | 6 | |
| Select three hours of MATH 1210+ 1 | 3 | |
| Select three-four hour course with laboratory in physics, astronomy, or physical science II | 3 | |
| Select a physical science lab to accompany physical science course | 1 | |
| Select a biological science course with an accompanying lab | 3 | |
| Select a biological science lab to accompany biological science course | 1 | |
| Select a three-four hours course in geology, chemistry, or physical science I | 3-4 | |
| Select six hours of literature 2000+ | 6 | |
| Select three hours in the fine or performing arts | 3 | |
The course may be chosen from art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. | ||
| Total Hours | 35-36 | |
- 1
Does not include MATH 2451 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I or MATH 2452 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II.
General Education II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 2451 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
| or MATH 2452 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II | |
| GEOG 1010 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| Select three hours of Sociology or Politicol Science coursework | 3 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSCD 2010 | Introduction to Communicative Disorders | 3 |
| EDEC 3260 | Socio-Emotional Competencies | 3 |
| EDEC 3210 | Early Childhood Development I | 3 |
| EDCI 3520 | Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner | 2-3 |
| EDSP 3080 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDSP 3270 | Classroom Mgt & Behavioral Interventions | 3 |
| EDRD 3550 | Early Literacy Instruction I and II | 6 |
| EDEC 3200 | Early Childhood Methods | 3 |
| EDEC 3120 | Action Lab ECE Child Guidance/Classroom | 2 |
| EDCI 3530 | Planning & Teaching Strategies for Effec | 3 |
| EDEC 3250 | Function & Theory of Play in Early Child | 3 |
| EDSP 3350 | Assessment of Exceptional Students | 3 |
| EDSP 4070 | SP ED Law and Procedures | 3 |
| EDEC 4020 | Action Lab Placement in ECE Preschool | 3 |
| EDSP 4100 | Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom | 3 |
| EDEC 3280 | Infant & Toddler Development and Program | 3 |
| EDEC 3040 | Action Lab Infant and Toddler Settings | 3 |
| EDEC 4000 | STEAM in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDEC 4010 | Integrating Arts into the Curriculum | 3 |
| PPLD 3630 | Early Childhood Policy in the U.S. | 3 |
| or EDEC 3290 | Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Edu | |
| EDEC 4040 | Assessment for Early Childhood | 3 |
| EDLE 4630 | Student Teaching: Early Childhood | 9 |
Major Requirements II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 3230 | Special Ed for Early Childhood Dev | 3 |
| EDEC 3010 | Introduction to Early Childhood Ed | 3 |
| EDEC 3240 | Early Language and Literacy | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Other Academic Requirements
Note: A minimum grade of C is required in all professional education courses, content courses, and related courses. If this minimum of C is not met, the course(s) must be retaken before enrolling in the next level of professional education courses.