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ADMISSIONS

Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Admissions Requirements

  1. Completion of a minimum of 45 credits
  2. Minimum 2.75 cumulative UM grade point average
  3. Completion of Fundamental English Composition with a minimum grade of “C-”
  4. Completion of Fundamental Math course (College Algebra or higher) with minimum grade of “C-”
  5. Completion of EDHD 220 with a minimum grade of “B-”
  6. Completion of Gateway Courses with a cumulative 2.7 GPA for the following courses:
    1. Biological Science with Lab (CORE LL/GenEd NL)
    2. Physical Science with Lab (CORE PL/GenEd NL)
    3. MATH 212 Elements of Numbers
    4. MATH 213 Elements of Geometry
  7. Satisfactory completion of a test of basic skills: Please consult an academic advisor for testing information

Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Supplemental Application Materials

  1. List of Prior Experiences: A detailed list of previous paid and/or volunteer experiences with young children (birth- 3rd grade) should be included. This should be submitted in an enhanced resume format, with each item including (at a minimum) a brief description of the type of activity, age group of the children, and type of setting in which these experiences occurred. Competitive candidates should have experience interacting with children of the target age group and diverse populations (e.g. ELLs, children with disabilities, non-dominant ethnic groups).
  2. Goal Statement: The goal statement is your introduction to the EC/ECSE faculty as a potential Early Childhood General and Special Educator and will be used as one of several factors in determining your admission to the program. This 1-2 page (double spaced) statement should address the question below in a cohesive paper (essay format). In addition to content, the goal statement will be evaluated for spelling, punctuation and syntax. The goal statement should address the following question: What will it mean to be a good Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education teacher over the course of the next ten years?
  3. Letters of Recommendation: Three (3) letters of recommendation are required. One letter must be written by a faculty member who can address your academic abilities and potential to complete an academically rigorous professional program. Two letters must be written by a previous/present employer or supervisor of a paid/volunteer experience. The letters must be on letterhead stationery (where applicable) and should contain contact information for the recommender in case additional information is needed. In these letters, the recommender should address your contributions to the field of early childhood, the quality of your service, and your professional development during your employment or volunteer experience. Please make personal copies before submitting letters.
  4. Application Deadline: Applications are to be submitted once a year (by May 1 of each year) to the Office of Student Services (Rm 1204 Benjamin). Applications must be complete when submitted.

Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the Professional Teacher Education program in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education.