East Stroudsburg University
Stroud Hall Room 209A
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 422-3539
(570) 422-3942 (Fax)
Department Chair
Early Childhood Education
Patricia Pinciotti
ppinciotti@po-box.esu.edu
(570)422-3356
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Department Admissions
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has established specific requirements for all candidates in teacher preparation programs. For admission into the initial teacher certification program, students are required to have a 3.0 QPA, pass the Praxis I academic skills assessments prior to taking ECED 262 or ELED 264, and complete 6 credits of math and 6 credits of English (English Composition and Literature) along with various clearances. Please refer to the section The School of Professional Studies in this catalog for specific requirements for admission into teacher education. Majors in Early Childhood Education should meet regularly with their academic adviser so they are oriented to their major program and the requirements and procedures for admission into each program. Students must be admitted into the department prior to taking any 400 level ECED major courses. A description of the Admittance Process for admittance into Early Childhood Education is available in the department office. Transfer credits are evaluated by the department chair for equivalent university courses.
Experiences in the Field
There are multiple opportunities throughout each program to gain experience in early childhood
and elementary school classrooms including urban and inclusive settings. These various field experiences are connected to courses and are an integral, required part of the respective programs. Two unique opportunities are listed below.
Professional Development Schools (PDS)
Part of the Dual Major, involvement in Professional Development School occurs the semester
prior to the resident student teaching semester. The Professional Development School Apprentice semester integrates five courses (ELED 311, 344, 345, REED 313, SPED 315) along with weekly fieldwork in an elementary classroom and involvement in a professional learning community. For more information see your academic adviser or contact the field experience office at 570-422-3471.
Student Professional Program
The program offers a full year of field experience in early childhood and elementary schools. (Refer to ELED 497 and ELED 498 Student Professional Programs at the end of the course descriptions.)
Student Teaching
A full semester of student teaching is required for certification in ECED. Passing scores for the Praxis II Fundamental Subjects Content Knowledge test must be submitted to your advisor during the Student Teaching Review process. Students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA to student teach and for certification in the State of Pennsylvania.
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