B.S.Ed. Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Help shape young minds and big hearts! Mansfield University was one of the first teacher colleges in Pennsylvania. Join us as we continue the rich tradition of preparing the finest teachers as reflective decision-makers. Our curriculum emphasizes practical, hands-on courses with child-centered approaches. Our program features school experiences throughout all four years of study in a wide variety of classroom settings before culiminating in student teaching. Students are encouraged to begin the clearance application process prior to their first semester.
To be an educator is a vitally important profession. Become someone who will make an important difference in the minds and hearts of your students.
Early Childhood and Elementary Education at Mansfield University
- B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
- Optional Special Education Certification
- Student Organizations
Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
For specific course and program requirements, please consult the current undergraduate catalog.
The Early Childhood and Elementary Education Program is designed to provide students with a foundation in child development and learning, extensive preparation in content subject matter and teaching methodology, and uses of observation and student assessment to guide instructional decision-making. Additional emphasis includes establishing cooperative relationships with families and community resources and developing the important knowledge, skills, and dispositions that are required of early childhood and elementary education professionals.
Completion of the Early Childhood and Elementary Education Program prepares graduates to meet the learning needs of all students and to be successful in diverse modern classrooms. Students also learn to adapt and plan instruction that is based on developmentally appropriate practices and to make effective uses of technology to aid teaching and learning.
Successful graduates of our program are recommended to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Early Childhood and Elementary teaching certification for grades Pre-K-4.
Optional Special Education Certification
The Special Education Certification Program is designed to allow students to teach children in grades K-8 with exceptionalities in the areas of learning and intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbance, autism, physical disability, and brain injury.
Completion of the Special Education Certification Program prepares students to work with exceptional individuals through a variety of teaching methods and practicum experiences.
This program provides students who complete the requirements for certification in Special Education with a Pennsylvania Instructional I teaching certificate. This is a second certification which will be in addition to their primary certification in Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-4).
Student Organizations
Our education programs offer plenty of other exciting options for individual enrichment. Mansfield students have tutored children in reading, chaperoned dances for individuals with disabilities, presented their work at conferences, and coached Special Olympics events. These are just a few examples of the many different ways to get involved.
Student Council for Exceptional Children
The Mansfield Student Council for Exceptional Children is dedicated to meeting the needs of its members through:
- Advancing the professional and ethical growth of its members
- Fostering involvement of their membership
- Serving as an advocate for the purpose of enhancing the educational, professional, and life opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities.
It is the mission of the members of Mansfield's Student Council for Exception Children to advocate for individuals with disabilities both in and outside of our community. The members of CEC work to help build acceptance and understanding of exceptional individuals as well as help to integrate university students into activities with exceptional individuals in a fun and relaxed setting.
CEC works towards these goals by holding events in the community. Every semester we hold three dances and three craft nights for individuals with disabilities. We also participate in multiple community service activities and events including fundraising during Mansfield's Heritage Weekend and an autism activism week every April.
Below are links to Mansfield University's CEC events and social media. Check us out!
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Student Pennsylvania State Education Association (SPSEA)
Mansfield University's chapter of the Student Pennsylvania State Education Association (SPSEA) is a professional organization devoted to providing professional development and networking opportunities for aspiring educators. SPSEA serves to provide a supportive environment for preservice teachers to take part in:
- Professional development seminars and conferences at the local, state, and national level
- Campus and community events dedicated to positively impacting children and their education
- Outreach service opportunities to work with local schools and their teachers, students, and administrators.
Mansfield University's chapter of SPSEA helps preservice teachers to develop a better understanding and appreciation for the education profession. SPSEA also works to promote professional ethics, standards, and attitudes, all while making a difference in our local schools.
Below are links to Mansfield University's SPSEA events and social media. Check us out!
Mansfield University News Articles
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While some of Mansfield University's professional degree programs are designed to prepare students to meet Pennsylvania's licensure or certification requirements, these programs are not necessarily compatible with licensure or certification requirements in other states. Students who plan to enroll in Mansfield's degree programs with the intent to pursue licensure or certification in states other than Pennsylvania must be aware of the professional licensure requirements in those states. Current students who are planning to undertake field experiences outside of Pennsylvania should also be aware the requirements of other states. Consistent with federal regulations, Mansfield is making a good faith effort to determine if our academic programs leading to licensure or certification meet the requirements of licensing boards in other states. Doing so requires contacting out-of-state licensing boards and having those boards review Mansfield's program curricula. As information from the out-of-state licensure boards is received, it will be posted on the University Licensure and Certification page.