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Early Childhood Education, B.S.
Introduction
Curriculum in the Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare resourceful, creative and competent graduates to work in settings with young children. The program emphasizes theory and practice and meets the requirements for birth through grade three teaching certification for the State of Wisconsin. Academic course work is enriched by involvement with children in early childhood settings early in the program, with observation and participation experiences in UW-Stout’s Child and Family Study Center. Graduates are employed as preschool, kindergarten and primary teachers, and administrators of early childhood care centers, curriculum specialists, and resource and referral specialists within corporations and the public sector. Two concentrations, Special Education and Early Childhood-Middle Childhood, are available options and require additional coursework.
General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree
Total for graduation
120 credits
Stout Core
40 credits
Major Studies
80 credits
Students must demonstrate proficiency in American Red Cross First Aid procedures, either by verifying current certification with their adviser, or by satisfactory completion of HLTH-340 ARC Standard First Aid and Personal Safety (adding 1 credit to the program credit total).
*Required courses with a grade point of 2.0 (“C”) or better. Courses in which a student earns less than the required 2.0 must be retaken and at least a 2.0 earned prior to student teaching.
Note: This program is designed to meet the requirements for licensure in the State of Wisconsin. If you reside outside of Wisconsin, please note that UW-Stout cannot confirm whether this program (or course) meets requirements for professional licensure in your state. Students from other states will need to contact their state regarding licensure requirements. See the following website for additional information.
