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ECE Directory - Degrees & Credentials Record
Program - Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
| Name of degree | Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education |
| Link to program-specific web page | https://education.ufl.edu/early-childhood-bachelors/ |
| Requirements for admission to this program? | The limited access program admits high-quality teacher candidates who meet state-mandated admission requirements and show potential for the teaching profession. Admission to the undergraduate program for rising juniors and transfer students is selective and minimally requires: 1) Passing General Knowledge test scores from the Florida Teacher Certification Examination 2) Completing all General Education requirements, including a writing requirement 3) Completing EDF1005 Introduction to Education with a grade of B or higher and a course in Human Growth and Development or Developmental Psychology 4) A minimum 2.6 GPA 5) A minimum of 60 credits; the AA is required for transfer applicants Early Childhood Education applicants are asked to submit a Personal Goals Statement (PGS) addressing the following: a) Why do you wish to pursue a career in early childhood education? b) What personal qualities and/or experiences volunteering or working in educational or related settings make you a good candidate for a career in early childhood education? c) After having read the description of the Early Childhood Education program, describe how you think this program will meet your personal and career goals. |
| Early Childhood Associate degree accreditation (refers to NAEYC ECADA)? | |
| Name of institutions with which specific ECE articulation agreements are in place | None |
| Courses offered (number and name) that count toward the Florida Staff Credential or National CDA | |
| Number of credit hours articulated for the Florida Staff Credential or National CDA (if student holds credential) | |
| Average number of ECE courses offered on-campus (face to face) each term | 15 |
| Average number of ECE courses offered online (virtual) each term | 3 |
| Average number of ECE courses offered per term in accelerated format (e.g. courses offered in 6, 8, or 10 weeks) | 0 |
| Average # of courses offered in Spanish each term? | 0 |
| Number of ECE degrees awarded by this program last year | 13 |
| Current tuition cost per credit hour for on-campus, face to face courses | $111.00 |
| Current fees for on-campus, face to face courses | $17.00 |
| Current tuition cost per credit hour offered for online/virtual learning courses | $129.00 |
| Current fees for online/virtual learning courses offered | $17.26 |
| # of T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Scholarships last fiscal year |