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East Carolina University

Name East Carolina University
Address Office of Undergraduate Admissions
106 Whichard Building
Greenville, NC 27858
Phone 252-328-6640
Website www.ecu.edu
Degree
Bachelor's Bachelor of Science in Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Education
Accreditation Body
  National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Program
Name College of Human Ecology: Child Development and Family Relations
Website www.ecu.edu/che/cdfr/bk.html
Description The birth through kindergarten (BK) major prepares individuals to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners (i.e., ALL young children) with and without disabilities, including those at risk, and their families. In addition to working in public school classrooms, BK program graduates may find employment in early intervention programs, child care and education centers, residential placement centers, and other child and family settings.There are 2 different ways individuals can earn a BS in Birth-Kindergarten Education. The first is a traditional face-to-face program delivered on campus; the second is a degree completion program delivered via distance education. The degree completion program is delivered entirely online to residents of North Carolina only. Non-residents are not eligible for admission to the program and may not register for BK classes delivered online. Upon completion of their course work students are also required to complete a yearlong internship (student teaching) in a public school setting.
Total Credits Required 126 Semester Hours.
Prerequisites
Education High school diploma or GED.
Delivery Method
OnLine Blackboard
Specific Technology Requirements
Computer Computer required.
Internet Access High speed access required.
Contact
Name Child Development & Family Relations
Communication
Telephone-Land 252-328-6908
E-Mail CDFR@ecu.edu Send Email
Articulation Agreements
Institution East Carolina University and many NC Community Colleges have entered into an articulation agreement between the AAS in Early Childhood Education and the BS Birth through Kindergarten program. For more information: http://www.ecu.edu/che/cdfr/aas2bk.html
Finances
Financial Aid For infomation about financial aid visit http://www.ecu.edu/financial/
Notes
  Students who successfully complete all requirements for the Birth-Kindergarten (BK) major will be recommended for a North Carolina teaching license in BK.