BA, Inclusive Early Childhood Education

The Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Early Childhood Education does not result in an institutional recommendation for Idaho teaching certification. This program prepares early childhood educators to work outside of the public school system in settings that do not require teaching certification.

This degree requires admission at two points in time during the program:

1.  Admission to upper-division Early and Special Education standing.

2.  Admission to Inclusive Early Childhood Education culminating experiences.

Please discuss specific admission requirements with your advisor.

All Inclusive Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Arts majors must apply for admission to Upper-division Early and Special Education Standing prior to enrolling in 300-level and 400-level early and special education courses with the prerequisite of “upper-division early and special education standing”. Students enrolling in these upper-division Early and Special Education courses without approved upper-division standing will be withdrawn administratively from the courses.

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Minimum Criteria for Admission to Upper-division Early and Special Education standing for the Inclusive ECE BA:

1.  Admission to Boise State and declared Inclusive Early Childhood Education major

2.  Completion of the following lower-division courses with a C or better in each course:

• • • EDEC 221
    • EDEC 223

(NOTE: Different undergraduate certificate programs in Early and Special Education have different pre-requisite courses required for admission to upper-division standing. Check requirements for each program you are enrolled in)

3.  Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher across required lower-division courses (EDEC 221 & EDEC 223 for Inclusive ECE BA)

4.  At least 36 credits (including coursework in progress at the time of application)

5.  Submission of a completed application

Students pursuing the Inclusive Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Arts must apply for admission to inclusive early childhood culminating experiences prior to completing EDEC 465, EDEC 471, and EDEC 472. To be admitted to inclusive early childhood culminating experiences, a student must meet the following criteria. Students enrolling in EDEC 465, EDEC 471, or EDEC 472 without approved inclusive early childhood culminating experiences standing will be withdrawn administratively from the courses. Students enrolled in a degree-seeking program leading to state teaching certification will be required to follow procedures to be admitted to Professional Year prior to enrolling in culminating experiences.

Application to Inclusive ECE Culminating Experiences

Minimum Criteria for Admission to Inclusive Early Childhood Culminating Experiences:

• Completion of all 200- and 300-level required ED-ESP courses with a grade of C or better in each course
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher across required program courses
•  Fingerprinting and background check – pick up packet from E 319 in the Education building.

Courses

Find course listings and information in the Boise State Undergraduate Catalog:

Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Early Childhood Education courses