Early Childhood Education
无论你是想指导幼儿的发现和学习，还是在教室里指导二年级的学生, you can have a profound influence on youth. SAU gives you the skills to educate and the confidence to ignite a world of wonder.
Our students work at Head Start, Illinois Regional Office of Education, Area Education Agencies, and as teachers in public and private schools across the country.
Ambrose Advantages
- Personal, Faculty Mentors
- Enriching, Supportive Learning Environment
- Practicum at SAU's Accredited Children's Campus
At St. Ambrose, you don't just casually wonder about your teaching experience. Instead, 当你带领一群年幼的孩子时，你会感到兴奋的眼睛里闪烁着火花——你意识到这是会传染的, too. Here, you can teach, guide, and inspire young children because you learned from the best. 我们的教师教育毕业生是有能力和专业的教育工作者，准备培养和准备下一代.
Read Our Early Childhood Education Fact Sheet (pdf)
More Information on Early Childhood Education
你将学习如何教所有的孩子——包括那些残疾和发育迟缓的孩子——从出生到8岁, in public and private schools, pre-schools, and other settings. Required courses include early childhood development, education technology, assessment practices, administration and nutrition, and managing behavior and social integration skills
You will work with children early in your college career. Get hands-on field experience at the SAU Children's Campus, a fully licensed, nationally-accredited childcare center. We also have strong, established relationships with Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency, Early Access, Davenport Community School District, and other districts and agencies that serve a diverse population of children and settings.
During your one-semester Capstone course, you'll develop an idea or problem and conduct research in the classroom.
You get unmatched real-world experience at the SAU Children's Campus.
儿童校区是我们幼儿教育专业的实验室，也是一个经过认证的实验室, fully-operational early childhood program serving up to 70 children of all abilities, ages six weeks to 6 years-old. The Children's Campus also offers educational experiences and resources for families. The lab is focused on excellence in teaching and creating an environment of mutual trust.
At most universities, such experience would be reserved for master's students. Not at St. Ambrose. You'll gain these skills long before you step into your own classroom.
The SAU School of Education Curriculum Library has educational material, instructional resources, 教学辅助工具帮助你做好准备，成为年轻人生命中最有影响力的角色之一:教师.
In addition, we are one of few universities in Iowa offering Peace Corps Prep, 这个项目可以让你在和平队或其他服务项目的志愿者职位中成为更有力的候选人. Most students can earn the certificate – awarded by the Peace Corps – without taking extra courses. Click here to learn more.
Early Childhood Educators are in high demand. You can care, inspire, and teach children in pre-school, childcare, elementary school, or even work as a private or school district tutor.
Meredith Tangen '08, 2010年MBA被爱荷华职业和技术教育协会认可，因为她在达文波特西高中担任数学教师期间对创新和独特的职业和技术教育项目做出了重大贡献.
Education Department
Dale Blesz, PhD, Director
Trish Zinger, Administrative Assistant
Melissa Judd, Curriculum Library Administrative Assistant
Jessica Davis, Assessment Administrative Assistant
Gene Bechen, PhD, Professor
Brenda Boleyn, PhD, Professor
Stephanie Erps, MEd, Assessment Coordinator, Lecturer
Mike Kiss, MA, Lecturer
Sherri Moler, MA, Instructor
Angela Rekers-Power, PhD, Associate Professor
Tracy Schuster-Matlock, PhD, Professor
Deanna Stoube, PhD, Professor
Edwin Ubeda, PhD, Assoc. Professor
Tanya Volkova, PhD, Professor
The School of Education at St. Ambrose University includes areas of study necessary to prepare highly-qualified, 专业的课堂教师，并使学生获得在爱荷华州机构和学校任教的初步许可证.
The program is approved by the Iowa Department of Education. Through agreements with other states, graduates may apply for certification after receiving an Iowa license.
There is some planning involved before you apply, so follow the steps below.
Steps to Apply for Admission to the School of Education
Step One:
Complete these general education courses:
ENGL 101 Written Communications
PSYC 105 Introduction to Psychology
One course in American History or American Government
One Biology and Non-biological Science (only ECE/Elem. majors)
COMM 110 Basic Human Communication
Step Two:
Enroll in EDUC 205 or EDUC 207. Prerequisites: Complete (or transfer) 12 credit hours. GPA must be at least 2.7.
Step Three:
While enrolled in either EDUC 205 or EDUC 207, 申请教育学院，同时确保你满足以下GPA和ACT要求.
Admission Requirements
a. Complete 40 field hours in EDUC 205 or provide verification through EDUC 207.
b. Two professional rating forms (EDUC 205 or 207 instructor, 和合作教师的评估)，表明申请人在三个单独的性格类别中平均得分至少为发展(3)，并由课程讲师和合作教师推荐继续参加课程.
c. Receive a grade of "B" or above in EDUC 205 or 207.
d. 填写完整的教师教育项目入学申请表(包括欺诈声明部分和必要的签名).
e. Complete EDUC 282 and EDUC 284 with at least a B average
GPA Requirements
进入教育学院和在学院内保持地位的总GPA应仅使用转入St的学分来计算. Ambrose University plus the credits earned at SAU.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Education GPA of 3.0
- Content GPA (if applicable) of 3.0
Majoring in Early Childhood Education is equivalent to an Iowa early childhood endorsement.
View education courses and descriptions in the online course catalog
要获得爱荷华州幼儿教育认证——有资格教三年级的孩子，无论是否有残疾——申请人需要具备以下条件:
Required:
EDUC 205 Intro to Teaching, 2 credits or 207 Orientation to Teaching, 1 credit
EDUC 282 Educational Technology, 2 credits
EDUC 284 Child and Adolescent Development
EDUC 300 Diversity and Culturally-Responsive Teaching
WI-EDUC 301 History and Philosophy of Education
EDUC 309 Educational Psychology
EDUC 312 Curriculum Development for Young Children (ages 5-8)
EDUC 371 Language Arts and Reading in the Elementary Schools (grades 4-8)
EDUC 452 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Techniques of Teaching Reading, 4 credits
EDGEOG 201 Physical Geography
EDMATH 210 Theory of Arithmetic
6-7 credits in Biology and Natural Science
One course in U.S. history or government
Two of the following:
EDUC 440 Student Teaching Early Childhood Birth-3
EDUC 441 Student Teaching Early Childhood Ages 3-6
EDUC 442 Student Teaching Early Childhood Ages 5-8
PSYC 105 Introductory Psychology
SPED 310 Inclusion Strategies for Students with Special Needs
SPED 313 Collaboration with Families and Professional
ECSE 204 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
ECSE 311 Assessment of Young Children
ECSE 321 Management of Young Children
ECSE 410 Infant Toddler Curriculum and Methods
ECSE 420 Development Curriculum and Methods
COMM 325 Introduction to Speech Pathology
ECE 303 Literacy for Young Children
ECE 307 Science for Young Children
ECE 308 Social Studies for Young Children
ECE 350 Math Education for Young Children
ECE 365 Early Childhood Development
ECE 381 Health, Nutrition, and Public Policy
Pre-Student Teaching
要求在学校或机构设置的三个不同年龄阶段(0-3岁或3-6岁或K-3年级)至少有215小时的学前教学经验 before student teaching.
幼儿教育专业的学生也必须出示目前的婴儿认证证明, child, and adult CPR and first aid before the student teaching semester.
For More Information
Dr. Brenda Boleyn, 563-333-6103
Student teaching is during the last semester before graduation, and the placement is all day, every day, for one semester.
Guidelines for Admission to Student Teaching
申请人须符合下列入学教学及毕业条件:
1. Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Completion of a proposed sequence of courses leading to licensure.
2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.70 with 3.00 GPAs in education and major/endorsement courses. All grades must be C or above in education and major/endorsement courses. D or F grades are unacceptable.
Note: A student who does not meet any of the above requirements may file an appeal. 所有的上诉必须通过教师教育计划的评估协调员以书面形式提交给教师教育上诉委员会, one semester before the start of the student teaching semester.
这是建议的学习计划，在四年内毕业，获得幼儿教育学位.
If a student does not have three years of foreign language in high school, then 9-11 credits of a foreign language are required.
Also, 学生必须证明对数学131的熟练程度，或者除了更高水平的数学课程外还参加该课程.
First Year
| FALL | SPRING | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
NSS 101 New Student Seminar |
1 | EDUC 282 Educational Technology | 2 |
| HIST 201 or 202 (US History) | 3 | EDUC 205 Field Experience | 2 |
| EDUC 284 Child & Adolescent Psych | 3 | 100 Level PHIL / THEO | 3 |
| IL 101 Information Literacy | 1 | EDGEOG Physical Geography (Nat Sci) | 3 |
| 100 Level PHIL / THEO | 3 | ENGL 101 Written Composition | 3 |
| KIN 149 Wellness | 1 | PSYCH 105 Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| EDMATH 210 Theory of Arithmetic | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 15 | TOTAL | 16 |
Second Year
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECSE 204 Intro to ECSE 0-8 | 3 | Creative Arts | 2 |
| ECE 365 Early Child Development | 3 | ECSE 420 Curriculum | 3 |
| WI-EDUC 309 Ed. Psych:Test & Meas | 3 | ECSE 311 Assessment | 3 |
| COMM 129, 132, 203, 228 or 329 | 3 | EDUC 371 Lang.Arts & Reading Grades K-3 | 3 |
| BIOL 109 Environmental Science | 3 | Humanities | 3 |
| 100 Level PHIL / THEO | 3 | EDUC 312 Curriculum Ages 5-8 | 3 |
| Total | 18 | Total | 17 |
Third Year
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI-EDUC 301 Hist & Phil of Education | 3 | ECSE 410 Curriculum 0-3 | 3 |
| ECE 303 Literacy for Young Children | 3 | ECE 308 Social Studies | 3 |
| 300 Level PHIL / THEO | 3 | ECE 307 Science | 3 |
| EDUC 452 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Techniques of Teaching Reading | 4 | SPED 313 Collab. with families | 3 |
| EDCOMM 325 Intro to Speech Pathology | 3 | EDUC 300 Cultural Pluralism* | 3 |
| Total | 16 | Total | 15 |
Fourth Year
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECSE 321 Behavior Management | 3 | Student Teaching Semester | |
| ECE 350 Math Education for Young Children | 4 | (Choice of two) | |
| ECE 381 Health, Nutrition & Public Policy | 3 | EDUC 440 0-3 | |
| PHIL / THEO | 3 | EDUC 441 3-6 | |
| SPED 310 The Inclusive Classroom | 3 | EDUC 442 5-8 | |
| KIN 206 First Aid / CPR | 0-2 | ||
| Total | 16-18 | Total | 15 |
Scholarships and Grants
St. 可以买滚球的正规平台提供优秀的奖学金和助学金，勤工俭学和其他经济援助选择! Full-time students may be eligible based on your strong academic performance in college, 你在美术或体育方面的天赋或你证明的经济需求由 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The SAU school code for the FAFSA is 001889.
ON CAMPUS
Merit-Based Scholarships
4.0 GPA: $24,000
3.75-3.99 GPA: $22,000
3.0-3.749 GPA: $20,000
2.5-2.99 GPA: $18,000
2.0-2.49 GPA: $14,000
If GPA is 2.0-2.49, additional documents and review required for admission.
OFF CAMPUS
Merit-Based Scholarships
4.o GPA: $17,000
3.75-3.99 GPA: $16,000
3.0-3.749 GPA: $15,000
2.5-2.99 GPA: $14,000
2.0-2.49 GPA: $13,000
If GPA is 2.0-2.49, additional documents and review required for admission.
ADDITIONAL INSTITUTIONAL AID
Ambrose Advantage Full-Tuition Scholarship
Pell-eligible Iowa residents, learn more here
Fr. Welch Alumni Scholarship: $500 per year
Parent is a St. Ambrose graduate
Catholic Traditions Scholarship: $1,000 per year
具有天主教宗教信仰或计划从天主教高中毕业的学生
Minority Scholarship: $500 per year
Ethnically diverse student
Athletic Scholarships: varies
Performance and ability
Fine Arts Scholarships: varies
Performance and ability in music, art and theatre
Faith Learning Justice Campus Ministry Scholarships: $2,000 per year
承认参与教会和正规买球平台有哪些服务，并对加强信仰和成长为校园事工的领导者感兴趣
Scholarships are determined by unweighted GPA, and are renewable for four years of undergraduate student. Increases in scholarship awards due to change in GPA will be reviewed until March 1.
补助金是你不需要偿还的钱，它们可以来自政府或私人. SAU直接接收所有的经济援助资金——包括贷款和助学金——然后将它们应用到你的账户中:一次在秋季学期，一次在春季学期. Grants can be used to cover your tuition, books, and housing costs. You must apply for grants each academic year. If you have any loan funds in excess of your costs, you may receive a refund. If you are a first-time borrower, there is a 30-day hold on your first disbursement. For all of these grants, you must complete the Free Application Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as it is available.
Iowa Tuition Grant
To be eligible for the Iowa Tuition Grant, 你必须是爱荷华州董事会规定的爱荷华州居民，并且目前正在或计划在符合条件的爱荷华州学院或大学(SAU符合条件)注册本科学位课程。. Iowa College Aid administers need-based college financial aid for Iowans, such as the Iowa Tuition Grant.
Award: $7,500 maximum
Federal Pell Grant
根据你的家庭对你的教育贡献的多少，授予最需要的学生. The U.S. Department of Education sets a threshold. Then, when you file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), 它会计算你在这个门槛内的位置，并确定你是否有资格获得资助，以及获得多少资助.
Award: $6,895 maximum
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
You must file a FAFSA to qualify for a Pell Grant. This grant is awarded on a first-come, 已提交所有所需文件以供审查并及时完成审查的学生优先申请. If you are eligible for a Pell Grant or SEOG, the awards will appear on your financial aid award letter.
Award: $400 maximum
Federal Work Study
Must secure campus employment.
Award: $2,560
Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant
为打算在低收入家庭服务的学校从事高需求领域教学的学生提供资助.S. Department of Education or a state education agency). Review criteria and all details here.
Award: up to $4,000
There are many opportunities to receive scholarships from outside sources, here are a few websites to begin researching your options:
- Fastweb
- College Board Scholarship Search
- Scholarships.com
- Peterson's Award Database
- Scholly (app download)
Another tip: Next time you're on campus, check out the bulletin board outside Student Financial Services where we post more flyers and applications for outside scholarships.
Andromahi (Mahi) Harrison '07
As St. Ambrose University Children's Campus Lead Preschool Teacher, Mahi has an unrelenting drive to give children the tools to flourish now, and long into the future. 她作为一名教育工作者的技能和对该领域的深厚热情得到了全国的认可:她是2020年全国儿童保育教师奖的50位获奖者之一. Mahi天生的积极态度和坚信孩子可以完成任何事情的坚定信念，让她的16名三到五岁的孩子深深投入其中. "My goal is to help them build respect for themselves, respect for each other, and to set goals for themselves," she says.
Read Mahi's StoryContact
Dale Blesz, PhD, Director
School of Education
Ambrose Hall 205
518 W. Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
563-333-5839
BleszDaleP@keramicke-plocice.net