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Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

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It’s almost become a cliché, “not all heroes wear capes.” Most of them teach! Teachers pour their heart and soul into the development of young people, and for those that want to work with the youngest of these, a degree in Early Childhood Education from Tennessee Wesleyan is the first step.
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Program Description

The early childhood education degree at TWU is intended for those who want to teach students from birth to approximately eight years old, with licensure opportunity in preschool-3rd grade. 

Students will learn how to use classroom management procedures, develop lesson plans, use researched-based programs to teach children how to read, understand and use math strategies for Pre-K-3rd grade and incorporate instructional technology. 

It’s more than just learning to teach, however, as students see how family, school, and community working together effect and develop children.

The Tennessee State Board of Education approves Tennessee Wesleyan University programs in teacher education.

Career Opportunities

Early childhood majors with licensure will be able to teach in the state of Tennessee any grades between PreK and 3rd grade. 

If a student obtains the Early Childhood Degree without licensure, there can be job opportunities for places such as day care programs.

State Recognized Partnerships

Tennessee Wesleyan University’s Educator Preparation Program (EPP) holds partnership agreements with the following districts.

Alcoa City Schools
Athens City Schools
Blount County Schools
Bradley County Schools
Cleveland City Schools
Etowah City Schools
Greeneville City Schools
Hamilton Country Schools
Lenoir City Schools
Loudon County Schools
McMinn County Schools
Meigs County Schools
Monroe County Schools
Oak Ridge Schools
Rhea County Schools
Sweetwater City School District
Williamson County Schools

Questions about State Recognized Partnership Agreements may be directed to:

Melanie Amburn, Ed.S.
mamburn@tnwesleyan.edu

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