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.

The Department of Early and Special Education requires all Inclusive Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Arts students to 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enrolling in these upper-division Early and Special Education courses without approved upper-division standing will be withdrawn administratively from the courses.

Click here to apply to upper division standing

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:

• • • ED-ESP 221
    • ED-ESP 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 (ED-ESP 221 & ED-ESP 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 ED-ESP 465, ED-ESP 471, and ED-ESP 472. To be admitted to inclusive early childhood culminating experiences, a student must meet the following criteria. Students enrolling in ED-ESP 465, ED-ESP 471, or ED-ESP 472 without approved inclusive early childhood culminating experiences standing will be withdrawn administratively from the courses.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 722 in the Education building.

Pathway to Proficiency – Teacher Education Program Requirements

To apply to Upper Division in the Inclusive Early Childhood Education BA program, you must have the following 3 things completed:

1. 3.0 minimum GPA across lower division courses
2. Completion of ED-ESP 221 and 223 with a C or better before applying to upper division
3. At least 36 credits completed/in progress at the time of application

After Admission to Upper Division

After admission to Upper Division, you must complete the following courses with a 3.0 minimum GPA:

• ED-ESP 321
• ED-ESP 322
• ED-ESP 326
• ED-ESP 327
• ED-ESP 329
• ED-ESP 360
• ED-ESP 361
• ED-ESP 362
• ED-ESP 363
• ED-ESP 364
• ED-ESP 365

After completing all 300 level courses with a 3.0 GPA

*Completion of all 200 and 300 level ED-ESP courses with a C or better in each course is required

• Apply to Early Childhood Education Culminating Experiences

After admission to Early Childhood Culminating Experiences

• ED-ESP 465 Culminating Experience in ECE
• ED-ESP 471 Proposal for Capstone Project
• ED-ESP 472 Capstone Project

Pathway to Proficiency – Courses

Courses required prior to applying for upper division standing

*3.0 minimum GPA required across lower division courses; must have 3.0 or better in ED-ESP 221 & 223 prior to upper division standing

•  FW ENGL 101 – Writing and Rhetoric I (3 credits)
• FW ENGL 102 – Writing and Rhetoric II (3 credits)
• UF 100 – Foundations of Intellectual Life (3 credits)
•  UF 200 –  Foundations of Ethics and Diversity (3 credits)
• FM Math – Foundations of Mathematics (3-4 credits)
• FN Natural, Physical & Applied Science – Science course with lab (4 credits)
• FN Natural, Physical & Applied Science – Science course in a second field (3-4 credits)
• FA Arts – Foundations of Arts (3 credits)
• FH Humanities – Foundations of Humanities (ASL 101 recommended) (3-4 credits)
• FC COMM 101 – Foundations of Oral Communication (3 credits)
• ED-ESP 221 – Foundations of Professional Practice (3 credits)
• FS ED-ESP 223 – Child Growth and Development (3 credits)
• FS Social Science – Foundations of Social Science (must be in a second field) (3 credits)

Admission to upper division standing is required before enrolling in the following courses

• ED-ESP 321 – Family and Community Relations: ECE/ECSE (3 credits)
• ED-ESP 322 – Inclusive Methods: ECE/ECSE (3 credits)
• ED-ESP 326 Natural Environments, Birth to Three: ECE/ECSE (3 credits)
• ED-ESP 327 – EI/ECSE Assessment (3 credits)
• ED-ESP 328 – Intervention Methods: ECE/ECSE (3 credits)
• ED-ESP 329 – Behavior Support in Early Childhood (3 credits)
• ED-ESP 360 – Environments and Observation in Early Childhood (3 credits)
• ED-ESP 361 – Place-Based and Outdoor Education in Early Childhood (3 credits)
• ED-ESP 362*- Fieldwork in Early Childhood: Place-Based Education (3 credits)
• ED-ESP 363 – Inquiry-Based Learning in Early Childhood (3 credits)
• ED-ESP 364*- Fieldwork in Early Childhood: Inquiry-Based Learning (3 credits)
• ED-ESP 365 – Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood Education (3 credits)
• Electives to total 120 – Plan electives with an advisor; some electives may require admission to upper division standing (26-29 credits)

Admission to culminating experiences is required before enrolling in the following courses

• ED-ESP 465*- Culminating Field Experience in Early Childhood Education (9 credits)
• ED-ESP 471 – Proposal for Capstone Project (1 credit)
• ED-ESP 472 – Capstone for the BA in Inclusive Early Childhood Education (2 credits)

Total Credits: 120

*Fieldwork can be completed in current classrooms for those working in ECE