Early Childhood Education (PK-4) (B.S.Ed.)

Teachers have an impactful role in the life of a developing child through mentoring, advocating and fostering learning. And as the child learner develops, the teacher continues to be a big influence in the classroom as a role model and support mechanism.

Bloomsburg University's early childhood education program provides an opportunity to develop knowledge of the nature of the child, the nature of the school and center, the learning process, general methods of teaching and methods of teaching particular subjects and to provide student teaching experience.

A total of 70 semester hours is taken in required courses. None may be taken on a pass/fail basis. No free electives are available for this program. In addition to the 120-credit requirement for a Bloomsburg University degree, education majors are subject to background checks and passage of PAPA, PECT and any required PRAXIS exams.

Early Childhood Education Admissions

Incoming freshmen must select from one of the following programs.

• PK-4 Program Sheet

Requirements

Students who entered BU prior to Summer 2012

• PK-4 Program Sheet

Due to certification changes implemented by the PA Department of Education, be certain you’re using the correct check sheet. Your advisor is not responsible if you are using the incorrect sheet. If you are uncertain, please consult your advisor.

Students enrolled as education majors enter as "Pre-Teacher Education" (PTE) status. In order to register for upper level coursework, including student teaching, students must complete and submit an admission packet. This packet is reviewed in detail during the one-credit introductory course required by each major.

Why teach early childhood?

Early childhood education enables you to build a strong foundation of child development through your desire to see children learn and grow, while serving as a valuable resource to their family in forging a path for continued learning success.

Department Chairperson
  Molly H. Marnella | 570-389-4425
Department Secretary
  Stacey Potora | 570-389-4032