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.

Teach Next Year

Students in Teach Next Year (TNY) completed the program curriculum in 12 months (from June until June).