2023-2024 Traditional Undergraduate Catalog

Early Childhood Education (BSEd)

Credential:  Bachelor of Science in Education

Majors: Early Childhood Education, Biblical Studies

Certification: Pennsylvania Instructional I (PreK-4) and ACSI (K-8)

Location:  Lancaster

Program Director:  Stacey Martin, EdD

Program Mission Statement:  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.

Program Description: The Early Childhood Education Major trains students to teach children in grades PreK-4 in a variety of educational settings. Coursework and field experiences focus on understanding the needs of the "whole child" and implementing developmentally appropriate practices. Students in this major become the generalist elementary teacher, teaching all subjects to students. 

Program Learning Outcomes: As a result of this program, teacher candidates will:

1. Integrate knowledge to design coherent learning experiences.

2. Implement safe, equitable, learning-focused environments.

3. Demonstrate effective instructional practices.

4. Demonstrate professionalism.

5. Integrate a biblical worldview.

Experiential Learning:    Field placement experiences take place throughout the program, beginning in the first semester and culminating in the final semester with Student Teaching.  Field experiences consist of observation, internship, practicum and student teaching. Students in early education classes complete observations as a part of course requirements. Upperclassmen are assigned to internship, practicum, and student teaching experiences by the Field Placement Coordinator. Student teaching placements occur within a 40-mile radius of LBC unless the student is completing an international experience. Student teachers complete two placements, each seven ½ weeks in length in a public and private school, or one placement of 15 weeks in a public school.

Curricular Structure and Degree Requirements

Curricular Structure

Credits

Bible & Theology Courses

33

Arts & Sciences Courses

37

Education Courses

64

LBC 100 Foundations Seminar

1

Christian Service CSV 201, CSV 202

0

Program Total

135


Bible & Theology Courses (33 credits)

BIB 103Creation & Covenants: OT I

3

BIB 104Israel's Life & Literature: OT II

3

BIB 106Interpreting the Bible

3

THE 105Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies

3

BIB 203Life of Christ: NT I

3

BIB 204Early Church: NT II

3

THE 223Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall

3

THE 224Christian Narrative II: Redemption

3

BNT
New Testament Elective

3

BOT
Old Testament Elective

3

THE 320Christianity and Culture

3

 

Arts & Sciences Courses (37 credits)

LAN 101Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric

3

LAN 104Public Speaking

3

LIT 240Literature for Children and Young Adults

3

HIS 201U.S. History I (1600-1877)

3

SCI 151Integrated Science I

3

SCI 151LIntegrated Science I Laboratory

1

SCI 152Integrated Science II

3

SCI 152LIntegrated Science II Laboratory

1

MAT 161Integrated Math 1

3

MAT 162Integrated Math 2

3

SOC 101/PSY 101General Psychology

3

SOC 325Human Growth & Development

3

SOC 326Educational Psychology

3

Arts & Sciences Course (400 level)

3

Students take two labs, but only one for credit.

 

Education Courses (64 credits)

EDU 103Professional Seminar I

1

ELE 101Introduction to Early Childhood Education

3

EDU 105Instructional Technology

3

EDU 204Instructional Design

3

EDU 333The Exceptional Child

3

ELE 201Math Instruction for the Young Child

3

ELE 205Integrating Play, Movement, and the Arts

3

EDU 301Teacher Education Internship I

0

EDU 302Teacher Education Internship II

0

EDU 335Inclusionary Practices

3

EDU 340Introduction to Curriculum & Assessment

3

ELE 352Social Studies in the Elementary School

3

EDU 401Teacher Education Internship III

0

ELE 320Literacy Instruction - Primary

3

ELE 321 Literacy Instruction - Intermediate

3

ELE 354Methods of Teaching Science

3

EDU 410Teaching the English Language Learner

3

EDU 430Classroom Management

3

EDU 435Community, Culture, and Collaboration

3

EDU 450Teacher Education Practicum

3

EDU 350Professional Seminar II

2

EDU 461The Cross Cultural Experience

1

EDU 493 Professional Seminar III

2

EDU 499Student Teaching

12

 

LBC 100 (1 credit)

LBC 100Foundations Seminar

1

 

Christian Service (0 credit)

Christian Service provides an important part of the overall education program of the college. Its function is to assist students in experiencing various forms of practical ministry, proclaiming Christ by serving Him in the Church and society. CSV 201 and CSV 202
CSV 201Christian Service I

0

CSV 202Christian Service II

0

 

Program Director:  Stacey Martin, EdD

Dr. Martin has served at LBC | Capital since 2012.  Prior to that, she served for 17 years as a teacher and administrator in various childcare, preschool, and elementary school settings.  Her studies have focused on developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood, as well as on meeting the needs of students from diverse populations, particularly children who are affected by poverty.  Her favorite days are full of time spent mentoring future teachers and maintaining a partnership with Aurora Primary School in South Africa.  

Faculty:

Robin Bronkema, PhD
Bob Dodson, EdD
Christine Kirkpatrick, EdS
Stacey Martin, EdD