Distance Learning Program Guidelines

1. The degree will be a B.S. in birth-kindergarten. Graduates of this program will hold licensure certifying them as capable of demonstrating a broad range of skills in serving children age’s birth through five. This will include children with and without disabilities and their families.
2. Entry to the Program will be selective and not based on open enrollment. To be eligible for the Program, applicants must have earned 60 hours toward a two-year Associate Degree and a 2.75 grade point average. Entry into Teacher Education includes completion of general application, PRAXIS 1 Test, and completed the M5 Personality & Diversity Inventory. Selection criteria will include grade point average, instructor recommendations, and potential for completing the baccalaureate degree.
3. It is anticipated that no more than 30 students will be accepted for the Fall and no more than 30 students in the Spring semesters.
4. Once you have been accepted to the BK Distance Program you must maintain a 2.75 grade point average from solely your WCU courses.
5. All students should have access to a modern computer. Assignments will include accessing Internet resources, WebCat online software, the WCU library, and the home page of an instructor.
6. A Program Coordinator will be appointed to oversee the curriculum and will visit sites to provide advising and program planning to students.

Distance Learning Program of Study (by delivery components)

• Licensure (PDF)
• Non-licensure (PDF)