East Stroudsburg University
Stroud Hall Room 209A
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
(570) 422-3356
(570) 422-3942 (Fax)
Department Chair
Early Childhood & Elementary Ed
Patricia Pinciotti
ppinciotti@po-box.esu.edu
(570) 422-3356
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
The
Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education is housed in the
College of Education. Students who successfully complete our program
receive a bachelor of science degree. Our major undergraduate programs
offer certification from the State of Pennsylvania in:
- Early Childhood – Birth through 3rd grade
- Elementary Education – Kindergarten through 6th grade
- Dual Early Childhood and Elementary Education
- Integrated Elementary and Special Education
- Student Professional Programs in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
LEARN MORE – SPECIAL OPPORTUNITES FOR ESU EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY UNDERGRADUATES
Meet
the challenge and achieve the rewards of teaching in the 21st century
at ESU. Our programs offer in–depth experiences in the classroom and in
the field. Students are engaged in innovative, research–based
instruction with the latest technology. Opportunities to make
deliberate decisions about teaching and learning in real classrooms are
woven throughout the curriculum. Students apply theory and practice in
a wide range of educational settings and in best-practice Professional
Development Schools. Participate in a community of learners as you
become a competent and reflective professional able to teach any child
in any setting.
FACULTY
A faculty with
doctorate degrees from outstanding universities create a sense of
community and set a standard of excellence in the Early Childhood and
Elementary Education Department. The sixteen, full–time faculty members
participate in professional associations and are leaders in ESU teacher
education initiatives including the Urban Learning Academy and
Professional Development Schools. Our diverse and expert faculty
focuses on student success.
DEGREE OPTIONS
Major
programs in Early Childhood and Elementary Education include General
Education, Professional Education, and major course requirements.
Students typically apply for admittance into the department
after 48 credits. This formal process involves proficiency on PRAXIS I
tests, state clearances, 2.8 GPA and demonstration of professional
dispositions and commitment to education. Through their professional
and major courses students have multiple experiences in the field to
prepare them for their student teaching semester. Certification
is granted to students who successfully demonstrate competency in
teaching and learning.
DO MORE – EXPORE THE OPPORTUNITIES
Students
are involved in the field from the very beginning of their program.
Classroom activities and a variety of in–depth experiences provide
opportunities to enhance the knowledge and skills of beginning
educators as their identity as an ESU teacher develops. These
experiences afford students unique opportunities along their
professional path:
- To learn – as part of a Living/Learning community, study abroad, explore teaching in urban settings and work with diverse students
- To serve – volunteer teaching, community service, participation in student associations
- To teach – at a variety of grade levels, in various urban, suburban and rural settings and Professional Development Schools
- To lead – influence and impact student associations, teacher education committees, and advocacy efforts
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