About the Program

The Early Childhood (ECHD) graduate teacher education program leading to initial licensure Pre-K-2 is a 37 credit program that consists of 13 required courses. The 13 course sequence includes a 1-credit pre-practicum and a 3-credit full-time practicum. The program is designed to be completed full-time in 4 semesters. It is divided into four segments or cores at the end of which students must demonstrate competencies that allow them to pass on to the next level.