Early Childhood Education/English as Second Language (PreK-12) Major (BS/MEd)
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Education, Masters of Education
Majors: Early Childhood Education, Biblical Studies, English as a Second Language (ESL)
Certification: Pennsylvania Instructional I (PreK-4 and ESL PreK-12 ) and ACSI (K-8)
Major Mission: The Early Childhood Education major trains students from a philosophical base which reflects a biblical worldview, to serve the community as teachers in public and private schools. The Master of Education: ESL seeks to train students from a philosophical basis which reflects a biblical worldview to serve as teachers in English as a Second Language in public and private schools.
Major Outcomes:
- The teacher candidate will integrate knowledge to design coherent learning experiences.
- The teacher candidate will implement safe, equitable, learning-focused environments.
- The teacher candidate will demonstrate effective instructional practices.
- The teacher candidate will demonstrate professionalism.
- The teacher candidate will integrate a biblical worldview.
Major Description: The Early Childhood Education/English as a Second Language Major trains students to teach children in grades PreK-4 in a variety of educational settings, as well as serve as an ESL teacher in grades PreK-12. Coursework and field experiences focus on understanding the needs of the "whole child" and implementing developmentally appropriate practices. Students in this major can be eligible to become the generalist elementary teacher, teaching all subjects to students, and the ESL teacher.
Early Childhood Education/ESL Major Curriculum
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| LBC 101 | Engaging Faith & Life | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
| SOC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 101 | The Teaching Profession | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| LIT 240 | Literature for Children and Young Adults | 3 |
| MAT 181 | Integrated Math II | 3 |
| ELE 103 | The Education of Children | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| CSV 201 | Christian Service I | 0 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| MAT 181 | Integrated Math II | 3 |
| SOC 325 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| EDU 204 | Instructional Design | 3 |
| ELE 205 | Integrating Play, Movement, and the Arts | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Spring Semester
| CSV 202 | Christian Service II | 0 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
| HIS 201 | U.S. History I (1600-1877) | 3 |
| SOC 326 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 333 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| ELE 201 | Math Instruction for the Young Child | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| ELE 424 | Literacy for the Young Child | 3 |
| EDU 425 | Educational Assessment for Classroom Teachers | 3 |
| EDU 301 | Teacher Education Internship I | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring Semester
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
| EDU 335 | Inclusionary Practices | 3 |
| ELE 352 | Social Studies in the Elementary School | 3 |
| EDU 302 | Teacher Education Internship II | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
Summer
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| ELE 354 | Methods of Teaching Science | 3 |
| EDU 410 | Teaching the English Language Learner | 3 |
| EDU 430 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDU 401 | Teacher Education Internship III | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester
BNT ____
| Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
BOT ____
| Bible Old Testament Exegetical Elective | 3 |
| 400 level course | 3 |
| EDU 461 | The Cross Cultural Experience | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Summer
Fifth Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester