Program Overview

Early Childhood Education (P-5) Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Overview

The Early Childhood Education PK-5 Additional Licensure Preparation program provides aspiring educators with the necessary training to succeed in today's rapidly evolving educational environment. Through comprehensive coursework and practical training, you'll be equipped to address the unique challenges of working with young learners, developing their cognitive and emotional skills while promoting social and emotional growth.

Admissions

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Goal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• Questions in Anticipation of Licensure Form
• Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester: Rolling admissions
• Spring Semester: Rolling admissions
• Summer Term: Rolling admissions

Program Requirements

Endorsement Requirements

• Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours
  • ECED 50125 | INQUIRY INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE | 3
  • ECED 50203 | CRITICAL INQUIRY: THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE FRAMEWORK | 3
  • ECED 50301 | TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN K-5 CLASSROOMS | 3
  • ECED 50302 | TEACHING PHONICS AND WORD STUDY | 3
  • ECED 50303 | TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS I | 3
  • ECED 50304 | TEACHING SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS | 3
  • ECED 50402 | TEACHING READERS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS | 3
  • ECED 50403 | TEACHING WRITERS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS | 3
  • ECED 50404 | TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS II | 3
  • ECED 54444 | DEVELOPMENT AND PEDAGOGY IN UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3
  • ECED 60103 | SOCIAL STUDIES AND THE ARTS IN PRESCHOOL | 3
  • ECED 60113 | PRESCHOOL EDUCATION | 3
  • ECED 60115 | SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS FOUNDATIONS FOR EARLY AND MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3
  • ECED 60151 | SOCIOMORAL ENVIRONMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 3
  • ECED 60152 | APPLICATION OF SELECTED THEORETICAL PRINCIPLES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN | 3
  • ECED 60201 | TEACHING EARLY READERS | 3
  • ECED 63333 | FAMILY-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN DIVERSE SETTINGS | 3
  • ECED 67392 | PRACTICUM AND INTERNSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | 1-10
• Minimum Total Credit Hours: 52

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum Major GPA: 3.000
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.000
• Minimum C grade required in each course for licensure.

Licensure Information

Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

1. Apply PreK-5 learning standards to classroom experiences with students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate standards in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies related to learning environments.
3. Assess student learning and demonstrate effective home, school and community partnerships through assessment sharing.

Residence Requirement Policy for Non-Degree Teacher Education Licensure/Endorsement Preparation Programs

• Non-degree licensure (initial and additional) and endorsement programs that are a total of 15 credits or above: Students must complete 60% of the coursework at Kent State University, including the course that addresses the CAEP A.1.1 Standard as designated by the program area.
• Non-degree licensure (initial and additional) and endorsement programs that are less than 15 total credits: Students must complete 100% of the coursework at Kent State University.
• Students are permitted 6 years to complete licensure programs and 4 years to complete endorsement programs at Kent State University.
• Coursework transferred from another university cannot be more than 6 years old at the time the licensure/endorsement program is completed.
• Students who do not meet the residence requirements will not be recommended for licensure by Kent State University.

Full Description

The Early Childhood Education (P-5) Additional Licensure Preparation non-degree program is designed to provide licensure to teachers who hold an active resident educator or professional State of Ohio teaching license.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.