Pre-K (Preschool)

The requirements for the Pre-K (Preschool) endorsement are as follows:

1. An approved program in child development or early childhood education

2. 24 semester hours in child development or early childhood education to include the courses listed below

*Course in General Psychology

*Course in Child Growth and Development

*Course in Teaching Students with Exceptionalities

            *typically taken in undergraduate degree program

SPED 560 – Family Systems and Professional Collaboration

ECE 511 – Guidance for Young Children

ECE 513 – Early Childhood Curriculum

ECE 517 – Methods of Early Childhood Education

ECE 795 – Practicum in Early Childhood