Early Childhood Education — Undergraduate Academic Programs

Department	Elementary & Early Childhood Education
College	Education
Undergraduate Degree Type(s)	BS
Program Description	Students study education content and pedagogy to develop expertise in teaching children from birth through grade 3. Early childhood majors engage in clinical experiences throughout their coursework in nearby early learning environments and elementary schools. The program culminates in experiences in student teaching. This major prepares students to become licensed in Minnesota to work with children from birth through Grade 3.
Admission Requirements	The department will recommend for admission only those applicants who submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet contains the following documents: A hard copy of the downloaded Application to Professional Education An unofficial copy of your college transcript (transfer students include a Transfer Credit Evaluation form or DARS form) Evidence of the Praxis I test, if the Academic Advising Office has not received your Praxis I test scores already Evidence of writing skill assessment Other materials (letters of recommendation, etc.) Application deadline must be adhered to for consideration for the upcoming semester's coursework enrollment. Prior to the upcoming semester's registration, the Academic Advising Office will send an email notifying the applicant of his/her admission status.
Other Requirements	For detailed admission information and necessary forms for each program in the College of Education, see http://ed.mnsu.edu/advising/admission/onlineprofed.html
Program URL	http://ed.mnsu.edu/eec/programs/ec/
Program Contact Information	Department of Elementary & Early Childhood Education Minnesota State University, Mankato 328 Armstrong Hall Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-389-1516 Fax: 507-389-5853 Academic Advising Office Cheryl Kalakian, Student Relations Coordinator 117 Armstrong Hall 507-389-1215 Email: cheryl.kalakian@mnsu.edu
College Advising	College of Education Advising Cheryl Kalakian, Student Relations Coordinator 117 Armstrong Hall 507-389-1215

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