Academic Program Proposal
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Date Proposal Activated | Institution and Proposal | Degree Awarded | Academic Program Name | Objections Received | Objection Deadline | MHEC Final Action | Final Decision Date |
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| Salisbury University Proposal | (B.S.) Bachelor of Science | Elementary Education and Dual Certification in Early Childhood Education (PreK-6) | | 10/26/2022 | | |
Elementary Education and Dual Certification in Early Childhood Education (PreK-6) Program Description |
The proposed B.S. in Elementary Education with Dual Certification in Early Childhood Education (PreK-6) program will provide graduates with teacher licensure from pre- <br>kindergarten (age 3) through grade 6 offering additional flexibility for job placement and broader workforce options. Currently, the Department of Early and Elementary Education offers an Early Childhood Education Program (ECED) leading to teacher licensure in pre-K through grade 3 and an Elementary Education Program (ELED) leading to teacher licensure in grades 1-6 in the state of Maryland. Completers of the Elementary Education major with Early Childhood Education Certification (Dual majors) will have more than 120 credits upon graduation. Because these students are earning two certifications (Early Childhood: PreK-3 and Elementary: Grades 1-6), then more credits are necessary. |