Early Childhood Education (ECED3-BS), B.S.

New Student Admission Requirements

• 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
• Minimum Composite ACT Score of 17/SAT 900

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

• Combined college or university GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA based on completion of 12 transferable semester credit hours or more.
• The degree completion program at a statewide and online location requires 48 transferable semester credits to be admitted.
• Completion of ENGL 150  or transfer equivalent of C grade or higher
• Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s MATH 114 /MATH 115 /MATH 117  or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require a Math ACT score of 19 or higher; Math SAT of 500 or higher; or Math Accuplacer scores: Elementary Algebra score 75 or higher and College Level Math 0 to 49.

First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100  course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 40 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course.

• COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3

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• Choose 1 of 3

• ENGL 321 - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 323 - Proposal Writing Credit Hours: 3
• ENGL 325 - Advanced Business Writing Credit Hours: 3

Quantitative Literacy Competency - 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent) (Met in Associate)

• Choose 1 of 5

• MATH 114 - Quantitative Reason for Pro 2 Credit Hours: 4
• Any MATH Course Higher Than MATH 114 ; Consult Advisor for Exceptions
• Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
• Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
• Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher

Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required

Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. BIOL 109  is required for the Child Life Specialist Concentration (ECSP).

Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course.

• LITR 326 - Children’s Literature Credit Hours: 3

Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required

Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course.

• SOCY 121 - Introductory Sociology Credit Hours: 3
• PSYC 150 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• SOCY 225 - Marriage and the Family Credit Hours: 3

United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - Course Required Met in Self and Society Competency

If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Students in this program cannot have courses met using the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements.

• SOCY 225 - Marriage and the Family Credit Hours: 3 (Met in Self and Society Competency)

Global Diversity Competency - Course Required Met in Self and Society Competency

If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Students in this program cannot have courses met using the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements.

• SOCY 225 - Marriage and the Family Credit Hours: 3 (Met in Self and Society Competency)

Collaboration Competency - 2 Courses Required (1 Course Met in Self and Society Competency)

If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.

• SOCY 225 - Marriage and the Family Credit Hours: 3 (Met in Self and Society Competency)

Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements or Self and Society Competency

If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.

• SOCY 225 - Marriage and the Family Credit Hours: 3 (Met in Self and Society Competency)
• EDCD 380 - Advocacy in Early Child Educ Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
• EDCD 450 - Current Issues Early Child Edu Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)

Major Courses - 67 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.

• EDCD 101 - Intro to Early Childhood Edu Credit Hours: 4
• EDCD 112 - Theories of Child Development Credit Hours: 3
• EDCD 115 - Obsv-Docu of Children Credit Hours: 3 (May Be Taken Concurrently with EDCD 112 )
• EDCD 160 - Role of ECED Teacher Credit Hours: 3 (May Be Taken Concurrently with EDCD 101 )
• COHP 205 - Child Care Food and Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
• EDCD 206 - Ethical Practices-Early Chldhd Credit Hours: 3
• EDCD 210 - Mthds-Teach Infants & Toddlers Credit Hours: 4
• EDCD 211 - Mthds-Tch PreS and Sch Age Chd Credit Hours: 4
• EDLA 261 - Foundations of Literacy Credit Hours: 3
• EDCD 295 - Early Childhood Edu Practicum Credit Hours: 6
• EDCD 308 - Teaching Special Needs in ECE Credit Hours: 3
• EDCD 340 - Family Engagement in EC Credit Hours: 3
• EDCD 350 - Curr Perspect Early Child Educ Credit Hours: 3
• EDCD 380 - Advocacy in Early Child Educ Credit Hours: 3
• EDCD 425 - Assessment/Research Methods EC Credit Hours: 4
• EDCD 450 - Current Issues Early Child Edu Credit Hours: 3
• EDCD 495 - Early Childhood Edu Internship Credit Hours: 12

Concentration - 15 to 19 Credits Required (Advisor Approval)

Choose one concentration.

Notes

• Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
• Ferris State University’s Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (MACRAO) and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) policies will not apply to this program due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements.
• Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:

• All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
• A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
• A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
• A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
• A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

• All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
• A 2.50 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
• A 2.75 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Major Courses section.
• A 2.50 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Concentration section.
• A minimum grade of C must be earned in all courses.

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