2019-20 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-20 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Early Childhood Education, BS, Concentration: Reading


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About the Program


Apply Now Purdue University Northwest offers a degree in Early Childhood Education which prepares candidates for the Indiana initial teaching license, Early Childhood Generalist, Prek- Grade 3. Through course work, field experiences, practicum and student teaching, candidates gain knowledge, acquire skills and develop dispositions to effectively integrate theory with practice, as outlined in the National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Preparation Standards. Graduates of the program are highly qualified early childhood professionals committed to supporting families and providing all children with developmentally appropriate learning environments and instruction. Formal admission to the program is required, including passage of the basic skills assessment in math, reading and writing (CASA).

Degree Requirements


  • 120 Credit Hours
  • Minimum grade of C required for all courses with the exception of COM 11400, EAS 13000, ENGL 22700, SCI 11200, and all History courses
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5 required for graduation

PNW General Education Core (30 Credits)


Total 120 Credits Required


Degree Map


Requirements


Minimum Grade and Grade Point Average (GPA):  Minimum grade of C required for all courses with the exception of COM 11400, EAS 13000, ENGL 22700, SCI 11200, and all History courses; 2.5 GPA

Experiential Learning (EL):  One EL course required.  EL courses are noted by (e) next to the course title.

General Education Core:  General Education notations can be found within the course description.  Please click on a course to see if it meets a Gen Ed requirement.

Milestone Courses noted by (m) next to the course title have been identified as being critical to your success in this field of study. 

Courses that are only offered on one campus will be noted by an (H) for Hammond, or (W) for Westville.

Please see the Additional Information and Guidelines section below for more information.

Semester 8 (12 Credits)


Additional Information and Guidelines


Note: Admission to program required to begin Semester 4 courses. Admission requirements include passing CASA score, 2.5 GPA, and minimum C in all milestone courses.

Resources


The 8 semester plan of study is a recommended sequence of classes designed to show how this program can be completed within four years.

Visit the 15 to Finish website for information and resources.

For career information, click here to visit the Careers and Employment Trends page.

For Financial Aid eligibility, click here. Annual FAFSA filing deadline is March 10. Financial Aid recipients are required to complete 30 credits per calendar year to stay eligible for the standard financial aid award.

Financial Guarantee: If you follow the degree map and find a course unavailable, you may be able to take the course for free in a future semester.  Certain exclusions apply. 

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