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Bachelor of Science in Education — Early Childhood Education
ESL Option (EC-6)
The Early Childhood Education (EC – 6th grade) major at TCU will prepare you to work in preschool and early elementary settings. Majoring in Early Childhood Education at TCU means that you will closely work with faculty who are committed to improving teaching and learning for all students. You will enjoy your participation in integrated coursework blocks and field-based instructional applications in both public and private schools. All students learn to teach in diverse early childhood settings, which include students with special needs and second language learners.
Certificate: Generalist EC-6 with ESL Option
Degree: BS in Education
Major: Early Childhood Education
Advisors: Dr. Sue Anderson, Dr. Judy Groulx, Dr. Fran Huckaby, Dr. Nancy Meadows, Dr. Cecilia Silva, Dr. Ranae Stetson, Dr. Kay Stevens
Special Education Option (EC-6)
Do you believe that all children can be engaged and excited about learning – even children with special needs? Special Education is just that, special. Watching a child with disabilities achieve an important goal or perform a task that seemed impossible makes this teaching career especially rewarding. You will make a real difference in the lives of your students, and you will find that your students make a real difference in your life as well.
Certificate: Generalist EC-6 with Special Education Options
Degree: BS in Education
Major: Early Childhood Education
Advisors: Dr. Nancy Meadows, Dr. Kay Stevens
For program details on Early Childhood Education (ESL and Special Education Options), please see the TCU Online Catalog.
Bilingual Option (EC-6)
Texas is a bilingual state. The educator that possesses the language skills necessary to communicate with bilingual students is in high demand. The Bilingual Option is designed for students who will teach in bilingual (Spanish) early childhood settings. Students wishing to pursue this degree option must demonstrate their proficiency in Spanish as a condition for admission to the College of Education.
Students must pass required state examinations, including the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) in order to be awarded a Bilingual Generalist EC-6 Teaching Certificate. Candidates who do not meet the passing criteria for the BTLPT, but meet all other course work and certification requirements, will be eligible for a Generalist EC-6 teaching certificate with English as a Second Language qualifications.
Certificate: Bilingual Generalist EC-6 Option
Degree: BS in Education
Major: Early Childhood Education Bilingual Option
Advisor: Dr. Cecilia Silva
For program details on EC-6 Bilingual Generalist please see the TCU Online Catalog.
The state standards for EC-6 Generalist, Special Education Certification and EC-6 Bilingual Option can be see on the State Board for Educator Certification Web site.
EC-6 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are available on the Texas Education Agency Web site.
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