Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Salisbury University Proposal	(B.S.) Bachelor of Science	Elementary Education and Dual Certification in Early Childhood Education (PreK-6)	10/26/2022	Approved	1/25/2023
Elementary Education and Dual Certification in Early Childhood Education (PreK-6) Program Description
The proposed B.S. in Elementary Education with Dual Certification in Early Childhood Education (PreK-6) program will provide graduates with teacher licensure from pre- <br>kindergarten (age 3) through grade 6 offering additional flexibility for job placement and broader workforce options. Currently, the Department of Early and Elementary Education offers an Early Childhood Education Program (ECED) leading to teacher licensure in pre-K through grade 3 and an Elementary Education Program (ELED) leading to teacher licensure in grades 1-6 in the state of Maryland. Completers of the Elementary Education major with Early Childhood Education Certification (Dual majors) will have more than 120 credits upon graduation. Because these students are earning two certifications (Early Childhood: PreK-3 and Elementary: Grades 1-6), then more credits are necessary.