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Integrated Early Childhood (BSEd)

The Integrated Early Childhood concentration B.S.Ed. program at the University of Memphis is dedicated to fostering the holistic development and learning of young children. This specialized track is designed to equip future educators with the essential skills and knowledge to promote child development, cultivate meaningful family and community partnerships, conduct thorough assessments, and create enriching learning experiences for children. Graduates of this program are prepared not only to apply for licensure in Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) but also to positively impact the lives of young learners and their families through thoughtful and evidence-based educational practices.

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Degree Timeline (Total Hours: 120)

Semester I (15 credits)

  • ENGL 1010: English Composition I
  • MATH 1420: Foundations of Mathematics
  • HIST 1110: World Civilization | OR | HIST 1120: World Civilization II
  • Fine Art**
  • Humanitites**

Semester II (16 credits)

  • ENGL 1020: English Composition II
  • PSYC 1030: General Psychology | OR | POLS 1030: American Government
  • HIST 2010: US History | OR | HIST 2020: US History Since 1877
  • EDPR 2111: Development Across Lifespan
  • Natural Science Lecture and Lab**

 

**Visit UofM's course catalog > for Fine Arts, Humanities, and/or Natural Science course options.

Semester I (16 credits)

  • ENGL 2201: Literacy Heritage | OR | ENGL 2202: African American Lit
  • SPED 2000: Foundations of Inclusive Education
  • ESCI 1301: World Regions | OR | ESCI 1401: Cultural Georgraphy
  • LITL 4239: Phonological Awareness and Phonics (FALL ONLY)
  • Natural Science Lecture and Lab**

Semester II (15 credits)

  • ART 3411: Art for Children
  • COMM 2381: Oral Communications
  • IDT 3600: Technology in Education
  • ECED 3555: Observation and Assessment of Infants and Early Childhood Development with/without disabilities
  • Race and Ethnicity**

 

**Visit UofM's course catalog > for Natural Science and/or Race & Ethnicity course options.

Semester I (16 credits) FALL ONLY

  • EDPR 4301: Early Child Development / Begin Teacher
  • SPED 3802: Educational Assessment / Inclusive Setting
  • LITL 4240: Literacy in Grades PreK-4
  • ECED 4540: Planning / Facilitating Infant / Toddler Development
  • ECED 3203: Integrated Early Childhood Practicum I
  • Family, Culture, Gender**

Semester II (16 credits) SPRING ONLY / TEP Restricted

  • PETE 3604: Teaching Physical Education / Health K-Middle
  • ENGL 4531: Methods / Techniques ESL
  • SPED 3803: Behavior Management in Special Education
  • SPED 3805: Math / Science Instruction for Early Childhood Students with Exceptionalities
  • ECED 4520: Planning and Facilitating Social Studies Learning and Development
  • ECED 4204: Integrated Early Childhood Practicum II

 

**Visit UofM's course catalog > for Family, Culture, Gender course options.

Residency I (14 credits) FALL ONLY

  • ECED 4115: Planning Curriculum in Early Childhood Inclusive Settings
  • ECED 4510: Historical and Current Issues in Early Childhood
  • ICL 4914: Residency Practicum I
  • ICL 4001: Role of Family, Cultural, and Community Assets in Education

Residency II (12 credits) SPRING ONLY

  • ICL 4800: Professional Seminar
  • ICL 4904: Residency Praticum II 

All teaching candidates obtaining a BSEd and a Tennessee teaching license must complete the Professional Seminar (ICL 4800) and complete and pass the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA).

View OTECP edTPA resources >

Praxis Test Requirements and Deadlines

Early Childhood:

  • Test Code: 5025
  • Qualifying Score: 156
  • Deadline: December 1 during Residency I semester

Teaching Reading: Elementary Education:

  • Test Code: 5205
  • Qualifying Score: 159
  • Deadline: February 15 during Residency II semester

Education of Young Children:

  • Test Code: 5024
  • Qualifying Score: 160
  • Deadline: February 15 during Residency II semester

Important Information

Students must be admitted to the College of Education's Teacher Education Program (TEP) by the end ot their Junior I semester. All Junior I coursework must be completed and passed with a C- or better before being permitted to register for Junior II coursework. Junior II (Pre-Residency) courses must also be completed and passed with a C- or better before being permitted to register to Residency I courses. Visit OTECP > or contact Mary Lanier > for questions about the TEP admissions process.

For licensure exams, candidates are required to pass Praxis II Content Knowledge exams to be licensed to teach in Tennessee. Visit the Educational Testing Service > for information on registration, costs, and more. (View TEP's Praxis Resources)