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Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

This endorsement is for "teaching learners ages three through five" and is limited to those holding a kindergarten-primary, elementary, family and consumer sciences, or special certificate for education of the handicapped. This endorsement may be included in a M.Ed. program of study or pursued in a non-degree program. The non-degree endorsement preparation program is 100% online.

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91²Ö¿â the Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement Preparation

91²Ö¿â’s Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement Preparation non-degree program provides targeted education in early childhood education for 3-5 year olds. This program offers career benefits for students looking to specialize in 3-5 year old education.

Program Information for Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

Full Description

The Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement Preparation non-degree program is designed for teaching learners ages three through five and is limited to those with a Resident Educator or Professional Kindergarten-Primary, Elementary, Family and Consumer Sciences or a valid State of Ohio special certificate for the education of the handicapped.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at 91²Ö¿â must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at 91²Ö¿â's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Evidence of a valid Resident Educator or Professional Kindergarten-Primary, Elementary, Family and Consumer Sciences or a valid State of Ohio Special Certificate for the Education of the handicapped (no longer required starting with spring 2025 admission term)
  • Effective with spring 2025 admission term: Evidence of valid elementary certificate, special certificate for education of the handicapped or early childhood or intervention specialist license from the State of Ohio.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions
Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply PreK-5 learning standards to classroom experiences with students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate standards in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies related to learning environments.
  3. Assess student learning and demonstrate effective home, school and community partnerships through assessment sharing.
Coursework

Program Requirements

Endorsement Requirements

Licensure Requirements (min C grade in all courses)
ECED 60103SOCIAL STUDIES AND THE ARTS IN PRESCHOOL 3
ECED 60113PRESCHOOL EDUCATION 3
ECED 60151SOCIOMORAL ENVIRONMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3
ECED 67292PRACTICUM AND INTERNSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 11-3
Program Elective, choose from the following:3
CI 60169
UNDERSTANDING EMERGENT BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
CI 60171
TEACHING EMERGENT BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS
ECED 50302
TEACHING PHONICS AND WORD STUDY
ECED 60152
APPLICATION OF SELECTED THEORETICAL PRINCIPLES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Minimum Total Credit Hours:13-15
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Required credit hours based upon prior coursework and teaching experience, and current employment. All coursework for the license must be current. For candidates employed full time in a teaching capacity, an individualized plan for completing the practicum will be developed with the faculty advisor. This may include observations, partnering with a preschool teacher and development of a portfolio to demonstrate competency for teaching in the preschool years.

Progression Requirements

  • Must maintain a minimum 3.000 overall GPA

Graduation Requirements

  • Minimum C grade is required in each course for endorsement.
  • The preschool internship may be completed during the summer session.

Licensure Information

Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching endorsement are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for an endorsement from the Ohio Department of Education. Students should consult the Early Childhood Education program for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to endorsement.

Students who do not apply for endorsement within 12 months of program completion may be subject to additional course requirement, based on standards in force at the time of application.

Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • Mostly online
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

Those who complete the Early Childhood Education (3-5 years) Enndorsement Preparation at 91²Ö¿â can benefit from specialized career opportunities in 3-5 year old settings.

Education teachers, postsecondary

4.8%

about as fast as the average

77,300

number of jobs

$65,440

potential earnings

Elementary school teachers, except special education

3.5%

about as fast as the average

1,452,100

number of jobs

$60,940

potential earnings

Kindergarten teachers, except special education

3.7%

about as fast as the average

127,700

number of jobs

$57,860

potential earnings

Preschool teachers, except special education

2.5%

slower than the average

540,400

number of jobs

$31,930

potential earnings

Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

3.6%

about as fast as the average

1,395,900

number of jobs

$28,900

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.