Program Description
Any teacher with a current, valid license in one teaching area may apply to add additional teaching endorsement areas to their license. An applicant may add this endorsement area by completing this approved educator preparation program in the desired teaching field. If the individual does not already hold a teaching endorsement at the grade level(s) of the added endorsement, the program must include student teaching and/or a practicum at the grade level(s) of the added endorsement. The Early Childhood Endorsement Certificate II meets those requirements and has been approved by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board. The certificate includes instruction in early childhood education, growth and development, guiding children’s behavior, planning instruction, and working with families. The student will complete a 12-hour practicum in an early childhood classroom.
Program Requirements
Course Requirements
| EDEC 1020 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 credits |
| EDEC 1100 | Observation and Guidance of Young Children | 3 credits |
| EDEC 2000 | Engaging Families in Early Childhood Education Settings | 3 credits |
| EDEC 2470 | Endorsement Practicum | 3 credits |
| EDEC 3220 | School Programs for Young Children | 3 credits |
| EDEC 4320 | Oral and Written Language Acquisition | 3 credits |
| EDEL 2280 | Literature for Children | 3 credits |
| FCSC 2121 | Child Development | 4 credits |