Early Childhood Education & Early Childhood Special Education (Additional Licensure for Already Licensed Teachers)
https://cps.unh.edu/online/academics/post-baccalaureate-teacher-licensure
This Post-Baccalaureate Program is for candidates interested in pursuing an additional teacher licensure. The Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure program is designed for 21st Century Educators, providing an in-depth focus on the critical issues that are transforming the landscape of education - innovation, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration.
Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses 1 | ||
| Introductory Level Education Courses | ||
| EDC 800 | Introduction to Clinical Experience | 1 |
| EDC 801 | Special Education Law | 4 |
| EDC 802 | Young Children with Exceptionalities, Birth to Age 8 | 4 |
| EDC 803 | The Dynamic Role of the Special Educator | 4 |
| Intermediate Level Education Courses | ||
| EDC 804 | Assessment of Young Children in EC/ECSPED - Birth to Age 8 | 4 |
| EDC 805 | Collaboration, Consultation and Teaming In Early Childhood & Early Childhood Special Education | 4 |
| EDC 806 | IFSP, IEP, and Transition Plans, Birth to Age 8 | 2 |
| EDC 807 | Behavior Interventions for Young Children | 4 |
| Advanced Level Education Courses | ||
| EDC 808 | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in Early Childhood and Early Child Spec. Ed. 0-8 | 4 |
| EDC 809 | Teaching Language Arts and Literacy in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education | 6 |
| EDC 810 | Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Spec Educ. Birth-Age 8 | 4 |
| EDC 885 | Culminating Teaching Experience and Seminar | 4 |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
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A minimum grade of B- is required in all Major coursework.
State Licensure Requirements
The following requirements must be completed in order to be recommended to the state for teacher Licensure.
- Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA): Pearson Essential Academic Skills or Praxis Core Academic Skills For Educators Exam required. Passing BASA Exam scores or current NH teaching licensure must be submitted prior to completion of EDC 800 Introduction to Clinical Experience to continue with clinical courses.
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Licensure Exams: Pearson Early Childhood, Pearson Early Childhood Special Education and Pearson Foundations of Reading exams required for licensure. Students must attempt to pass these exams prior to taking the Culminating Teaching Experience & Seminar. Passing exam scores are required for state licensure.
This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first semester at UNH.
Sample Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EDC 800 | Introduction to Clinical Experience Nonclinical; Complete CHRC Process | 1 |
| EDC 801 | Special Education Law Nonclinical | 4 |
| EDC 802 | Young Children with Exceptionalities, Birth to Age 8 Nonclinical | 4 |
| EDC 803 | The Dynamic Role of the Special Educator | 4 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDC 805 | Collaboration, Consultation and Teaming In Early Childhood & Early Childhood Special Education | 4 |
| EDC 807 | Behavior Interventions for Young Children Clinical A | 4 |
| EDC 810 | Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Spec Educ. Birth-Age 8 | 4 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| EDC 804 | Assessment of Young Children in EC/ECSPED - Birth to Age 8 | 4 |
| EDC 806 | IFSP, IEP, and Transition Plans, Birth to Age 8 | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDC 809 | Teaching Language Arts and Literacy in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education Clinical A | 6 |
| EDC 808 | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in Early Childhood and Early Child Spec. Ed. 0-8 Clinical A | 4 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 3 - Licensure Exams | ||
| EDC 885 | Culminating Teaching Experience and Seminar Clinical A | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Note: Only 1 Clinical A course allowed per term
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will:- Be reflective and knowledgeable about learners and are able to employ instructional methods, strategies and technologies to meet the needs of all students;
- Have a rich understanding of the subject/s that they teach;
- Employ best practices in the planning, delivery and assessment of instruction to improve learning achievement of Pre-K-12 students.
Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education (Additional Teacher Licensure)
Location/Delivery: College of Professional Studies [Online Program]
This program is designed to prepare graduates for professional licensure/certification as follows:
Teacher Licensure
Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education
The University of New Hampshire has determined this program meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in:1
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont
Additional information and related resources are available on the Office of the Registrar's website.
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State specific post-education requirements are subject to change. Students are responsible for confirming these requirements in their state of residence and intended practice.