University of Southern Indiana

USI Alumni Association

Issue 6: June 2003
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Board approves new degree programs

Two new undergraduate degree programs, a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and one in international studies, received approval in May by the USI Board of Trustees.

The early childhood education degree will prepare prospective teachers for positions in preschool through third grade. It also will provide a degree option for adults employed in preschool settings who want to earn a degree.

The early childhood education degree requires 124 semester hours of course work including the core courses, a professional education component that includes courses and experiences common to all teacher education programs of study, courses in the major, and electives.

The program also requires practical experience working with young children for four semesters, three of which will involve intensive experience in classrooms. Students will be placed in two early childhood education settings.

The international studies degree is an interdisciplinary program. Students in this major will be prepared to live and work in the multicultural world of today.

This program builds on an earlier focus on Latin American studies, expanding that interest extensively. Students enrolled in the program will take courses in international studies, University Core Curriculum, and open electives.

Faculty from the School of Liberal Arts, the School of Business, and the Pott School of Science and Engineering developed the program based on student demand.

Graduates of the program will have a variety of employment opportunities in international business, government service, journalism, international service, and tourism.

Students also will be prepared to pursue graduate work in disciplines ranging from international law to tourism and hotel management.

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