Western Oregon University
Early Childhood Education 2010-2011
Early Childhood Authorization - Age 3 through Grade 4
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
Required Courses
| University Requirement | PCC Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Humanities/Language Arts: Choose 1: COM 112, COM 324, COM 342, PHL 433, WR 321, WR 322, WR 323, WR 441 Choose 1: ENG 104, 105, or 106 |
Choose 1: SP 214 Interpersonal Communication or WR 227 Technical and Professional Writing Choose 1: ENG 104, 105, or 106 Intro. to Literature |
4
4 |
Mathematics: MTH 211, 212, 213 Foundations of Elem. Math |
MTH 211, 212, 213 Foundations of Elementary Math | 12 |
Science: BI 101 General Biology Choose 2: ES 104, 105, or 106 Earth Systems Science |
BI 103 General Biology Choose 2: GS 106, 108, or 109 Physical Science |
4 8 |
Social Science: Choose 2: HST 201, 202, 203 History of the U.S. Choose 1: GEOG 105, 106, 106 Physical, Economic, or Cultural Geography Choose 1: PS 201, 203 American Nat. Government or State & Local Government Choose 1: ECON 201, 202 Micro or Macroeconomics |
Choose 2: HST 201, 202, 203 History of the U.S. Choose 1: GEO 105, 106, 106 Human Geography, Geo. of Developed World, Geo. of Developing World Choose 1: PS 201, 203 U.S. Government: Foundations & Principles or State & Local Government Choose 1: EC 201, 202 Micro or Macroeconomics |
8 4
4 4 |
| Electives: Foreign Language, ESOL, or other credits approved by a WOU Education Advisor | Electives: Foreign Language, ESOL, or other credits approved by a WOU Education Advisor | 6-8 |
Students choose either Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science: Bachelor of Arts: CS 101 or above Foreign Language
Bachelor of Science: CS 121 or above |
Students choose either Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science: Bachelor of Arts: BA 131, CAS 133, 200-level or higher (min 3 credits), CIS 120 or higher, CS 160 or higher Complete 2nd year, 3rd term of a foreign language Bachelor of Science: BA 131, CAS 133, CAS 133, 200-level or higher (min 3 credits), CS 160 or higher |
Will vary |
LACC –general education recommendations for early childhood authorization
Writing: WR 135 College Writing II (need grade of C- or better) |
*WR 121 & 122 English Composition | 8 |
| Communication Studies: COM 111 Principles of Public Speaking |
SP 111 Public Speaking | 4 |
| Health & Physical Education: PE 131 Individual Health & Fitness PE Activity courses to equal 2 credits |
HPE 295 Health & Fitness for Life 2 PE courses |
3 2 |
Creative Arts: Complete 1 course from at least 3 areas: Art 115 or 130 prerequisite for Teaching Major Music Dance Theatre Arts |
ART 115 Basic Design or 131 Drawing Choose additional courses from MUS, D, TA If you want to take upper-division dance, a lower-division course is required |
3 minimum of 6 credits |
| Philosophy/Religion | Any PHL Course, R 210 World Religions | 4 |
Literature/Modern Language: Included in Teaching Major |
Included in teaching major | - |
Laboratory Science: Included in Teaching Major |
Included in teaching major | - |
Social Science Sequence: Included in Teaching Major |
Included in teaching major | - |
* WR 122 is also required for students who take their WR 121 fall 2008 and beyond.
Notes
It is highly recommended that students contact a Western Oregon Education advisor as soon as possible. Contact the WOU Central Advising Office, Education Advisor, 503-838-8428 or toll free 877-877-1593.
Additional Requirements
Applicants who plan to start WOU’s Education Professional Core by the end of their junior year will be required to have taken two exams: CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test) or PRAXIS I PPST, this test should be taken in your Freshman/Early Sophomore year, and ORELA (Oregon Educator Licensure Assessments) Multiple Subjects Exam, this test should be taken after completion of LACC General Education requirements. The Praxis I and II tests will no longer be offered by TSPC for licensure after August 31, 2010. After September 1, students must take a new content test by NES.For information on the NES test go to www.wou.edu/educationtests.
While a 2.75 minimum GPA is required for entrance to the Education Professional Core, students are encouraged to strive for a higher GPA to be competitive. Not all applicants are admitted.
For admissions to the education programs there are special requirements which must be met. Contact the College of Education division representatives for more information.
PCC endeavors to create accurate transfer guides for students; however, requirements may change without notice. Students are responsible for working with PCC advisors and their transfer institution to ensure that their academic plan will meet requirements and timelines.
Last updated: August 2010