The early childhood three plus one bachelor’s degree program is designed for students from partner community and tribal colleges who have earned an Associate Degree in Early Learning (ages birth - kindergarten) to complete additional on-line course-work and a supervised internship to obtain a bachelor’s degree. The program is designed to support candidate learning in their home communities as candidates are a key support network for children, families, and employers and the overall success of their community. The quality online delivery of the curriculum and internship leverages the deep relationships established among community and tribal college faculty, families, and the candidate. Teacher candidates who complete program requirements can seek Certification for the Birth to Kindergarten grade band as identified by the Michigan Department of Education.
Recommendation for Teacher Certification Requirements:
- Completion of all required coursework
- Maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.7 (B-) in all ECE coursework
- A minimum of 300 clinical hours of supervised internship in an early childhood setting
- Passing score on the Michigan Teacher Test for Certification #134 Early Childhood General and Special Education (Birth-K)
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the School of Education, Leadership & Public Service department page.
Related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics - data on Preschool Teachers