University of Findlay education students not only benefit from classroom experience outside campus beginning in their first year, they are also paired with a UF education faculty member who mentors them throughout their classroom experiences. This faculty mentor is licensed and experienced in the student's area of study and even makes site visits to check-in with their student at the school. Our faculty is made up of experienced teachers, educational administrators and human resource developers.
Early Childhood Education
Children in the early childhood years (ages 3 through 8) are filled with curiosity, energy and a sense of wonder about the world around them.
Students who earn an early childhood education degree from The University of Findlay receive multiple learning options with international and domestic students, and students with disabilities starting in their very first year. This unique fieldwork continues throughout the program.
As an early childhood teacher, you will have the opportunity to make a very positive impact on every child you teach and help each child develop a love of learning.
Young children need teachers who are dedicated, knowledgeable, lifelong learners, organized and positive in their approach. If this describes you, early childhood may be the right career choice for you.
You may begin your licensure program at the University of Findlay as a high school graduate, as a transfer student from another institution of higher education, or you can enter the post-baccalaureate program if you have a bachelor’s degree in any major field of study.
Endorsement Requirements
An Endorsement in Early Childhood Generalist Grades 4-5 Includes
Expected December 2024
Start date
15 August 2025
College of Education
300 Davis Street,
FINDLAY,
Ohio,
45840, United States
Entrance into The University of Findlay requires an earned diploma from an accredited high school in a college preparatory course of study or a GED certificate. The faculty recommends four units of English, three units of mathematics, three units of social studies (including one in history), two units of science, and two units of foreign language. The following criteria are used as standards for first-time student admission as well as for students with fewer than 12 hours of post-secondary credit: High school grades (minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average) and class rank; American College Test (ACT) (minimum 20 composite ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (minimum 950 composite SAT) scores.
English Language Requirements:
International students entering The University of Findlay’s undergraduate program must submit a TOEFL (iBT) score of at least 61, an IELTS score of at least 6.0, a Pearson Test of English (academic) of at least 50, or an International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) of at least 3.5. International students whose medium of instruction was in English at the secondary and/or post-secondary levels may apply for exemption from this requirement. Students, who do meet these language requirements, may study in The University of Findlay's Intensive English Program (IELP) prior to beginning their academic studies.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.