Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
| Hours | 81 Credit Hours |
| MAP | Major Academic Plan |
Program Requirements
This major is designed to prepare students to teach in public schools. In order to graduate with this major, students are required to complete Utah State Office of Education licensing requirements. To view these requirements go to https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/licensing or contact Education Advisement Center, 350 MCKB, 801-422-3426.
requirement 1 Complete 1 option
Complete the following prerequisite courses prior to application to the program:
option 1.1 Complete 3 courses
Note: The Global & Cultural Awareness and Letters general education requirements are fulfilled through completion of the Early Childhood Education major.
For students accepted into the major after December 16, 2019, grades below C in any required coursework in a teaching major or teaching minor will not be accepted. Teacher candidates must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher once admitted into the program and to qualify for student teaching. For additional details on admission and retention requirements for teaching majors and teaching minors, see Educator Preparation Program Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Complete admission process for the program through the Teacher Education Department. Go to http://education.byu.edu/ted/early_childhood for admission requirements.
requirement 2 Complete 23 courses
requirement 3 Complete 1 course
requirement 4 Complete 1 course
requirement 5 Complete 12.0 hours from the following course(s)
Note: Prior application is required. Apply for student teaching/internship by September 15 or January 15.
Note: It is the student's responsibility to be sure that the PRAXIS II test has been passed and that BYU has received the test scores and that his or her fingerprint background clearance is current and that state licensing fees have been paid prior to graduation. Students will also be responsible for any additional requirements imposed by the state prior to their graduation. To confirm the status of these requirements, contact the Education Advisement Center, 350 MCKB, 801-422-3426. Graduation and Utah licensure cannot be processed until these requirements have been completed.
Recommended Complete 4 courses
The following courses are strongly recommended.
Program Outcomes:
1. Learner Development
The teacher candidate understands cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional and physical areas of student development.
2. Learning Differences
The candidate understands individual learner differences and cultural and linguistic diversity.
3. Learning Environments
The candidate works with learners to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, encouraging positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
4. Content Knowledge
The teacher candidate understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline.
5. Assessment
The teacher candidate uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, monitor learner progress, guide planning and instruction, and determine whether the outcomes described in content standards have been met.
6. Instructional Planning
The candidate plans instruction to support students in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, Utah Core Standards, practices, and the community context.
7. Instructional Strategies
The teacher candidate uses various instructional strategies to ensure that all learners develop a deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and build skills to apply and extend knowledge in meaningful ways.
8. Reflection and Continuous Growth
The teacher candidate is a reflective practitioner who uses evidence to continually evaluate and adapt practice to meet the needs of each learner.
9. Leadership and Collaboration
The teacher candidate is a leader who engages collaboratively with learners, families, colleagues, and community members to build a shared vision and supportive professional culture focused on student growth and success.
10. Professional and Ethical Behavior
The teacher candidate demonstrates the highest standard of legal, moral, and ethical conduct as specified in Utah State Board of Education Rule R277-515.