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The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
is one of the
integrated programs. This program of study is
designed to prepare students for certification from the Florida
Department of Education
for Preschool (birth to age 4) and Prekindergarten/Primary (age
3 to grade 3), as well as Prekindergarten/Disabilities endorsement.
Coursework and extensive field experiences enable students to dynamically
integrate theory and teaching practices. Competencies include
content-specific
knowledge applicable to the unique developmental needs of this
age population including a thorough understanding of cultural
diversity,
individual differences, and skills to work with children in individual
ways, particularly English for Speakers fo Other Languages(ESOL)
students; and an emphasis on capabilities of teachers to work with
children with
atypical abilities and special needs.
The program consists of 129 credit hours and includes ESOL endorsement.
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