The Early Childhood Education Program prepares candidates for teaching children from ages 3 to 8 (prek - grade 3), including typically developing youngsters and those with mild and moderate disabilities. Taken as a whole, the curriculum focuses on the development of teaching and learning practices associated with high-quality early childhood education for young children representing diverse cultures and abilities. These practices respect all children and provide them with equal opportunity to develop emotionally, socially, morally, physically, intellectually, and aesthetically and to extend their learning in all content areas. The development of professional knowledge and skills is aided by reflective practice and inquiry. To that end, the observation of children and early childhood settings accompanies relevant study, is followed by on-site practice, and culminates in supervised student teaching.

Department Office: Teacher Education; 1319 Rhodes Tower, (216) 687-4600.

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Welcome Back to all our Early Childhood Education Students !!!

The faculty and staff of the early childhood education programs are looking forward to an exciting Fall 2009 semester. We are pleased to see the College of Education and Human Services is near completion and we look forward to moving in January, 2010! Under graduate students who have completed a program of study we offer a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Non-education students who have completed an undergraduate program of study interested in seeking a Teaching License Only should contact the College of Education at 216.687.4600 for an appointment. Also, keep an eye on this space for future PRAXIS prep study sessions later in the fall and upcoming student events. Have a great semester and don’t forget you can email your questions to earlychildhoodedu@csuohio.edu.

Early Childhood Education Newsletter  
The Early Childhood Education September Newsletter offers information for current and pre-service educators.

Important Reminders:

If you are planning on doing a field experience, either practicum or student teaching, in Spring 2010 your application is due to the Office of Field Services by September 20th! You can access this application online from their homepage http://www.csuohio.edu/cehs/fieldservices/. The application in listed under “Valuable Links” on the right hand side of the page. You can call them with any questions at 216.687.4616.

If you are planning on graduating in May of 2010 your graduation application is due by September 9! There is a $25 fee due at the time you turn in your application. Graduate applications can be picked up at Campus 411, MC 116. Undergraduate applications for graduation can be picked up in ESSC, RT 1401 or from your academic advisor.

If you have any other questions regarding field experience or Graduation please check out our “FAQ’s” link on the right hand side of the page.