Early Childhood Education/Special Education Dual Major
Early Childhood Education/Special Education Dual Major
Pursue a satisfying career as a teacher who can help young students flourish — especially those with special needs.
Why study Early Childhood Education/Special Education?
Connect one-on-one with faculty, 的同学, and other professionals through classroom instruction, 实践学习, 实地实习:
- Learn how to create educational environments that support and nurture positive developmental outcomes.
- Work with expert faculty who will prepare you for a bachelor’s degree and certification to teach in a variety of Pre-K to twelfth grade settings.
- Participate in school-based observation and participation each semester and gain real world experience with field experiences beginning your first year and continuing through student teaching in your last semester.
Receive personalized attention and top-notch instruction in a supportive environment:
- Our Stairs to Success developmental plan for success will guide you through your time at Keystone.
- 100% of students receive financial aid.
- Over 175 scholarships are awarded yearly.
What can I do with a degree in Early Childhood Education/Special Education?
职业选择
- PreK to Grade 4 Education Teacher
- PreK to Grade 12 Special Education Teacher including in early intervention, learning and emotional support.
雇主
- 公立学校
- 私立学校
- 幼儿园
- 中间单元
联系
Dr. 卡洛琳•米伦
项目负责人
570-945-8477
卡洛琳.millen@babytripster.com
项目的目标
- To develop candidates’ content knowledge related to learners, 内容区域, and evidenced based practices essential for effective and equitable teaching.
- To prepare candidates with skills for planning and implementing purposeful learning experiences
- To guide and prompt students to acquire knowledge, skills and competencies regarding a broad range of computer technologies and software and to use them responsibly.
- To prepare candidates so they acknowledge multiple perspectives and plan diverse experiences to address the academic, 人际关系, and emotional needs of all learners.
- To prepare candidates to collect and analyze and use multiple assessments and tools to enhance student achievement.
- To prepare candidates to respect and demonstrate professional integrity through behaviors that reflect national, 状态, and institutional ethical standards and equip students to operate as collaborative professionals.
- To provide authentic field experiences for students so they can demonstrate their learning as they observe and work with a teacher and support staff and interact with children in a learning environment.
特殊的经历.
巨大的成果.
14:1
Keystone student-to-faculty ratio
18%
increase in jobs over the next 10 years
$60,100
年薪中位数
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Important Resources for Education Students
正式录取
Learn how to apply as an Education student. You must be formally accepted into the education program before being permitted to take 3000/4000 level courses.
教师资格证书准备
Learn about accelerated programs if you already have your bachelor's degree and want to teach in Pennsylvania.
学徒计划
Learn how high school students interested in early childhood care and those currently working in a the field can gain on the job training and earn college credit.
早期实习
Learn how to succeed in your first, second, and third year placements. Each field participation provides an opportunity to experience life in the classroom.
学生教学
Learn about student teaching in your senior year. Student teaching takes place in two seven week periods after all academic course work is complete.
许可
Learn the process for clearances. Any education student wishing to participate in a field experience or student teaching must obtain required clearances every year.
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