Early Childhood Education, B.S.

General Education Requirements

General education requirements are presented in the undergraduate academic information  section in this catalog. A course that meets a general education requirement may also meet a course requirement in the major or a course requirement in another discipline.

While students must complete a full general education sequence, the following specific general education courses must be taken to meet the requirements for this major:

• MTH 102 - Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers: Number Systems, Geometry and Measurement Credit(s): 3
• BIO 108 - Introduction to Life Science with Lab Credit(s): 3
• CIS 103 - Computer Technology: Applications for Educators Credit(s): 3

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• HST 105 - United States to 1865 Credit(s): 3

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• HST 106 - United States History Since 1865 Credit(s): 3

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• PHY 108 - Introduction to Physical Science with Lab Credit(s): 3
• PSY 200 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3
• EDU 270 - Introduction to Learner Diversity Credit(s): 3

Graduation Requirement

• REL 225 - World Religions Credit(s): 3 is highly recommended.

Required Courses in the Major

• ECE 131 - Introduction/Observation of Early Childhood Programs Credit(s): 3
• ECE 230 - Infant and Toddler Development Credit(s): 3
• ECE 232 - The Young Child Credit(s): 3
• EDU 268 - Introduction to Learner Development Credit(s): 3
• ECE 300 - Early Intervention in Early Childhood Credit(s): 3
• ECE 320 - Advocacy and Public Policy in Education Credit(s): 3
• ECE 431 - Early Childhood Integrated Curriculum Credit(s): 3
• ECE 432 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs Credit(s): 3
• ECE 433 - Applications of Early Childhood Integrated Curriculum Credit(s): 4
• ECE 434 - Early Childhood Management and Professionalism Credit(s): 3

Courses Required for Early Childhood with Certification

• EDU 269 - Critical Skills in the Teaching Profession with Field Experience Credit(s): 3
• EDU 263 - Methods of Teaching Reading and Language Arts Credit(s): 6
• EDU 306 - Analysis and Correction of Reading Difficulties Credit(s): 3
• EDU 310 - Reading Methods Practicum-Elementary Credit(s): 2
• EDU 333 - Multi-sensory Methods for the Elementary Classroom Credit(s): 3
• EDU 338 - Emergent Literacy Across the Curriculum Credit(s): 2
• EDU 325 - Individualized Assessment and Approaches in Early Childhood Credit(s): 3
• EDU 373 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies Credit(s): 3
• EDU 394 - Counseling Techniques Credit(s): 3
• EDU 410 - Planning for Instruction and Assessment Credit(s): 3
• EDU 450 - Student Teaching at the Elementary Level* Credit(s): 2-12 (Credits: 6)
• EDU 452 - Student Teaching at the Preschool-K Level* Credit(s): 2-12

PreK-K Level Courses Required in Other Disciplines

• CDS 105 - Speech and Language Development of the Normal and Exceptional Child Credit(s): 3
• NTR 214 - Nutrition and Wellness Credit(s): 2
• MTH 350 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Credit(s): 3
• BIO 370 - Teaching of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Credit(s): 2

Additional Courses Required for Early Childhood Special Education Certification

• EDU 271 - Introduction to Content Planning, Delivery, and Assessment Credit(s): 3
• EDU 307 - Methods of Teaching Early Childhood Special Education Credit(s): 3
• ECE 375 - Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education Credit(s): 3

Courses Required for Early Childhood without Certification

• EDU 140 - Literature for Children and Adolescents Credit(s): 3
• ECE 235 - Play, Happiness, and Well-Being Credit(s): 3
• EDU 333 - Multi-sensory Methods for the Elementary Classroom Credit(s): 3
• EDU 338 - Emergent Literacy Across the Curriculum Credit(s): 2
• EDU 394 - Counseling Techniques Credit(s): 3
• ECE 460 - Internship Credit(s): 7

Courses Required in Other Disciplines

• CDS 105 - Speech and Language Development of the Normal and Exceptional Child Credit(s): 3
• NTR 214 - Nutrition and Wellness Credit(s): 2