Early Childhood Education: Liberal Arts and Technology
Program Transfer Guide
Stevenson University

Effective
Fall, 2024 - Current
Instruction Methods
In person
About the Program
Stevenson University offers a bachelor’s degree program in early childhood education: liberal arts and technology (grades 1-6). Courses in this program provide candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be successful elementary teachers. The curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in liberal arts, mathematics and science, technological competency, and a thorough understanding of child development and its impact on educational practices. The curriculum includes an integration of theory, practice and mentoring, and includes clinical field experiences from the first year in the program. Candidates complete an internship in a Partner School that extends for two consecutive semesters. Candidates who successfully complete this program, including achieving passing scores on Core Academic Skills for Educators (or meeting the requirements of the SAT/ACT/GPA options), Praxis II, and the Praxis Performance Assessment are eligible for teacher certification in Maryland and in states with reciprocal agreements with the Maryland State Department of Education. The early childhood education: liberal arts and technology program is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.