Education/Early Childhood Programs
Department Head:
Susan Morgan, (850) 484-2137
smorgan@pensacolastate.edu
Program Contacts:
Betty Persons, (850) 484-2534
bpersons@pensacolastate.edu
We strongly encourage you to contact the History, Languages, and Social Sciences Department for assistance in planning your program of study.
Early Childhood Education is concerned with the education, guidance and daily care of young children. Early Childhood professionals plan and implement activities that stimulate children's intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.
Two courses (EDF1005 and EDG2085) require service learning in a public school setting. Background checks may be required. Although a school district may provide an appeals process to persons receiving a disapproval to enter K-12 classrooms as a result of the background check, students should be aware of the Florida statutes 435.04. Pursuant to Chapter 1012, Fla. Stat., any individual who has been found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, or entered a plea of nolo contender or guilty to, any offense enumerated in §435.04, Fla. Stat., shall be ineligible for appointment to any instructional, non- instructional or voluntary position in any daycare, school or other educational facility providing care or instruction to children 17 years of age or younger. To view 435.04, Florida Statutes, go to www.flsenate.gov/statutes.