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Individuals who complete this dual certification program will be eligible for New Hampshire Department of Education teacher certification in Early Childhood (Birth-Age 8) and Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-Age 8). The program aligns with the NH Department of Education’s standards for teacher credentialing.

This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.

Sample Course Sequence

Note: Only 1 Clinical A course allowed per term

Degree Requirements

General Education Program Requirements

A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.

All General Education requirements, including CRITÌý602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDISÌý601 Interdisciplinary Seminar, must be taken prior to the capstone.

Writing Program Requirements

All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University as follows:

Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.

Major Requirements

AÌýminimum GPA of 3.0Ìýis required for state certification.Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses along with CRITÌý602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDISÌý601 Interdisciplinary Seminar. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.

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Required prior to beginning the last 60 credits of degree program

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Passing Praxis Core Exam scores must be submitted prior to taking EDCÌý700 Introduction to Field Experience

Electives

Open electivesÌýare coursesÌýstudents will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order toÌýsatisfy the remaining credit totalsÌýfor their programs. Open electivesÌýareÌýdefinedÌýas any creditÌýcourseÌýoffered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor.ÌýStudents will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Division of the College of Professional Studies.

State Certification Requirements

The following requirements must be completed in order to be recommended to the state for Teacher Certification:

• AÌýminimum GPA of 3.0Ìýis required for state certification
• Praxis Core Academic Skills For Educators ExamÌýrequired. Passing Praxis Core Exam scores must be submitted prior to takingÌýEDCÌý700 Introduction to Field Experience
• Praxis II-EC Education of Young Children ExamÌýrequired. Students must attempt to pass Praxis II exam prior to taking the Culminating Teaching Experience & Seminar. Passing exam scores are required for state certification.
• Pearson Foundations of Reading ExamÌýrequired. Passing Pearson Foundations of Reading Exam Scores must be submitted prior to taking the Culminating Teaching Experience & Seminar.

• Develop a working understanding of current brain research and its implications for teaching and learning.
• Develop the skills to access and utilize technology as a tool to empower teaching and learning.
• Develop a solid understanding of the utilization of formative and summative assessment for program design, monitoring student progress and evaluating teaching effectiveness.
• Work with colleagues to observe, analyze and provide feedback on student progress and teaching effectiveness.
• Utilize research methods and materials, pedagogies and assessment strategies to teach for understanding and application specific to content area.